SMISS 2012 Annual Meeting

September 21–23, 2012
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Miami, FL

SMISS 2012 Annual Meeting Chairmen

  • D. Greg Anderson, MD
  • Juan Uribe, MD

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for spine surgeons, fellows, and residents.

Course Description

This year’s annual meeting will feature:

  • A full-day cadaver lab on Friday, with separate tracks in both MIS Essentials and MIS Advanced Technologies.
  • Two days of CME-accredited didactic sessions, including research updates, in-depth technical lectures, small-group case discussions, and abstracts on the latest developments in MIS.
  • Multiple Technology Forums showcasing the latest technology in detailed presentations, videos, and hands-on display.

Credit Information

Credits: 9.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:

  • Describe the techniques and recent research associated with posterior and lateral minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) approaches and techniques.
  • Discuss the role of minimally invasive approaches and techniques in the management of degenerative disc diseases, spinal deformity and spinal trauma
  • Describe the rationale and indications for various new and emerging minimally invasive spinal technologies, including motion sparing, and computer guided surgical technologies