The North American Spine Society 27th Annual Meeting

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Annual MeetingOctober 24-27, 2012 * Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas

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Dear Spine Care Professionals,Head to Dallas for the 27th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society! This year’s program includes expanded concurrent sessions providing you the opportunity to focus your education based upon your needs and interests. The schedule enables you to make the most effective use of your time at the meeting and minimizes time away from the office.

The following is a brief overview of the program highlights:•Hands-on cadaver training courses: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Cervical Spine Surgery • 2012 Coding Update course• Instructional courses•Deformity technique workshop•Allied Health sessions• Technical Exhibition opens at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24 offering three hours of dedicated time to view the

latest products in spine. With more than 310 exhibiting companies, you will need this unopposed time to see the latest products and services.

This compelling meeting includes specially-designed content for surgical and interventional spine professionals. The number of concurrent sessions has been increased. Following are some of the topics: •Current Controversies in Spine Care and Surgery • The Use of Biologics in Spine: Hype or Science?•What is the Current State of rhBMP-2 • The Psychology of Spine Surgery•Medical Professionalism and Conflict of Interest •Directional Preference and Pain Centralization: Medical, Surgical and Research Implications• Predicting Clinical Success Based on Biomechanical Metrics/Understanding and Treating the Disc at Risk•How to Best Stabilize the Spine and Pelvis• State-of-the-Art World Spine Care: A Review of Practices From Different Regions of the World

In addition to symposia, there are best paper sessions, best poster presentations, special interest group discussions, and allied health and concurrent sessions—truly something for everyone.

Dallas delivers the ideal combination of a sophisticated, modern city with western tradition and heritage. It is home to some of the best dining, shopping, art and nightlife in the country, along with a wealth of activities and attractions.

Online registration opens April 24 for members and May 8 for all. Information will continually be updated at www.nassannualmeeting.org.

See you in Dallas!

Michael H. Heggeness, MD, PhDPresident

Jeffrey C. Wang, MDHeidi Prather, DOJoseph S. Cheng, MDThomas E. Dreisinger, PhD, FACSM2012 Annual Meeting Program Co-chairs

Join Your Colleagues in Dallas!

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General Information

New for 2012Hands-on cadaver training courses on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

The Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine instructional course will start Wednesday morning and continue on Wednesday evening complete with dinner and refreshments.

Afternoon symposia are now concurrent with more topic-specific sessions allowing you to follow your interests.

Global Spine Forum programming is expanded to a full day including internationally-focused symposia and invited organizations’ programming.

Saturday sessions begin at 7:55 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m.

Saturday morning will feature discussions on the following topics:•Defining MIS•HRQ Key Questions•Developing Measurements and Problem Solving The discussions will conclude with a collective strategic response agreed upon by all participants.

Important DatesApril 24: Registration open for members.

May 8: Registration open for all.

August 14: Early registration deadline. Save $200 with the early registration discount.

September 11: Housing deadline. Ensure that you will have accommodations at an official NASS hotel.

September 26: Online and onsite registration fees increase by $100.

Credit InformationThe North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Additional information for other forms of credit is available on page 23.

Who Should Attend?Join the leading authorities in spine care, representing a multidisciplinary community that includes: orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiologists, physiatrists, pain management specialists, anesthesiologists, psychologists, chiropractors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, researchers, administrators and all other health care professionals with an abiding interest in spine.

Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this meeting, participants will gain strategies to: • Promote discussion of new scientific developments and

best practices in spine care.•Demonstrate the application of current techniques,

procedures and research.• Practice evidence-based medicine relative to spine care.

Questions?Please visit www.nassannualmeeting.org for more information. Contact the following departments via email with any questions:• Educational programming: [email protected]• Registration: [email protected]•Housing: [email protected]• Exhibits: [email protected]•Membership: [email protected]

Table of ContentsProgram Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Dallas, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18NASS Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Technical Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit . . . . 23Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Education FormatsConcurrent SessionsConcurrent sessions are topic-specific abstract presentations highlighting detailed research, with discussion following.

Basic Science Seminar, Current Concepts in Lumbopelvic Pain Seminar and Current Concepts in Biopyschosocial Seminar These newly developed sessions include lectures prior to paper presentations and are topic-specific.

Special Interest Group (SIG) DiscussionsJoin your peers in an open, casual forum that encourages a mutual exchange of ideas and discussion. Topics are based on current trends and issues in spine care. These one-hour discussion groups convene at the end of each day.

Saturday WorkshopsThese workshops will encourage discussion on a particular question that NASS would like to address. Specific objectives will include developing a strategic response to the topic that can be elevated to committees for further action.

ePoster StationsePosters can be viewed in the NASS Resource Center in the Technical Exhibition. Additionally, the authors of the top-graded posters in each category will present their posters and facilitate discussion during the networking breaks.

Program InformationAllied Health TracksNASS offers specialty educational tracks for allied health professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, chiropractors and rehabilitation professionals. These sessions occur each afternoon during the meeting and on Wednesday morning before the general session.

Young Spine Surgeons Education TrackThe transition from training to practice is a difficult time. With the best interest of young surgeons in mind, NASS has developed a symposium to assist surgeons during their early transition to practice. Experts in the community and a distinguished group of spine surgeons that recently transitioned into both academic and private clinical practices will review topics, including, Finding a Job and Early Career Decision Making, Contract Negotiations and Establishing a Practice.

Solution ShowcaseParticipate in a Solution Showcase Theater presentation on the exhibit floor during your networking break or lunch time to learn more about specific products and solutions to help you provide your professional care. The theater presentation schedule will be posted at www.nassannualmeeting.org in June.

Session Recordings On-Demand: CME Credit AvailableVisit www.nassannualmeeting.org to order the conference session recordings and get 24/7 access to scientific presentations. This recording includes abstract presentations, symposia and electronic posters. These web-based, fully synchronized audio, video and slide presentations are available anywhere you can access the internet. Don’t miss your chance to view the archived online compilations of what you missed!


11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Complimentary Box Lunch (Attendees Only)

12:00–1:00 p.m.Solution Showcase

1:00–1:10 p.m.

Welcome Remarks

1:10–2:10 p.m.

General Session: Best Papers—Outcomes/Cost-Utility

Tuesday, October 237:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Coding Update 2012: Essentials and Controversies of Spine Care CodingChairs: R. Dale Blasier, MD; William J. Sullivan, MD

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Annual Meeting Registration

1:00–5:00 p.m.Hands-on Course: Minimally Invasive Spine SurgeryChairs: Choll W. Kim, MD, PhD; Michael Y. Wang, MD

Wednesday, October 246:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Instructional Course: Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine Part I: Asking Answerable Questions, Searching the Literature and Rating the EvidenceChair: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS

7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Coding Update 2012 (Continued)

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Hands-on Course: Cervical Spine SurgeryChair: TBD

Technique Workshop: DeformityChair: TBD

Instructional Courses: · Section on Rehabilitation Interventional Medical Spine Chairs: Jerome Schofferman, MD; Gerard A. Malanga, MD

· Section on Motion TechnologyChair: Avinash G. Patwardhan, MD

· Section on Biologics and Basic Science: BMPs: Yesterday, Today and TomorrowChairs: Vikas V. Patel, MD; Nitin N. Bhatia, MD

· Leadership Development and TrainingChairs: Mitchel Harris, MD, FACS; F. Todd Wetzel, MD

· Fundamentals of Image-Guided Spinal SurgeryChair: Eric W. Nottmeier, MD

Allied Health Track Sessions: · Secrets of the Successful Spine Team: How to Integrate PAs and NPs Better and More EffectivelyChairs: Alpesh A. Patel, MD, FACS; Jim A. Youssef, MD

· Medical and Surgical Management of MyeloradiculopathyChair: Rick Placide, MD, PT

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Technical Exhibition OpenePosters Open for Viewing

2:10–2:40 p.m.Introduction and Presidential AddressCharles A. Mick, MD and Michael H. Heggeness, MD, PhD

2:40–3:30 p.m.Introduction and Presidential Guest SpeakerMichael H. Heggeness, MD, PhD and Matt Taibbi

3:30–4:00 p.m.Networking BreakBest Poster Presentations

4:00–4:05 p.m.NASS Working for You

4:05–5:35 p.m.Concurrent Symposia: · ACO/Healthcare Policy Combo Chairs: Christopher J. Standaert, MD; John G. Finkenberg, MD

· The Psychology of Spine SurgeryChairs: Andrew R. Block, PhD; Jerome Schofferman, MD

5:40–6:40 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: · Complications/Metabolic · Lumbar Fusion · Socioeconomics · Tumor/Infection

Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Bone Biologics and Fusion

Special Interest Groups: · Best Practice Update: Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery Moderators: William O. Shaffer, MD; Scott Kreiner, MD

· MRI of the Spine: Essentials for the Spine Specialist Moderator: A. Jay Khanna, MD

· Biomechanics Moderator: Boyle C. Cheng, MD

7:00–9:45 p.m.Instructional Course: Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine Part II: Critically Appraising the LiteratureChair: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS


1:50–3:20 p.m.Concurrent Symposia: · What is the Current State of rhBMP-2? Chairs: Alpesh A. Patel, MD, FACS; Peter Whang, MD

· NASS Registry Pilot Update: Collecting Data to Inform Spine Chairs: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS; Zoher Ghogawala, MD

1:50–4:55 p.m.Allied Health Track Sessions: · Nursing · PA/NP · Rehabilitation

3:20–3:25 p.m.Special Presentation

3:25–3:55 p.m.Networking Break Members’ Business MeetingBest Poster Presentations

3:55–4:55 p.m.Concurrent Sessions: · Minimally Invasive Surgery · Cervical · Trauma · Socioeconomics

Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Surgical Biology

Special Interest Groups: · TSJ Editors’ Choice Award Moderator: Eugene J. Carragee, MD

· Best Practice Update: Diagnosis and Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy Moderators: Scott Kreiner, MD; William O. Shaffer, MD

· Evidence-based Nonoperative (Medical) Treatment of SI Joint Dysfunction Moderator: TBD

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Thursday, October 256:30–8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast


7:20–7:25 a.m.Announcements

7:25–8:25 a.m.General Session: Best Papers—Trauma

8:25–8:30 a.m.NASS Working for You

8:30–10:00 a.m.Symposium: Current Controversies in Spine Care and Surgery Chair: Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Technical Exhibition OpenePosters Open for Viewing

10:00–10:05 a.m.Special Presentation

10:05–10:30 a.m.

Networking BreakBest Poster Presentations

10:30–11:00 a.m.

TSJ Outstanding Paper Awards and Editors’ Choice Award Presentations

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions: · Novel Technology · Deformity · Imaging

Current Concepts in Biopsychosocial Seminar

Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Disc Biology

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Complimentary Box Lunch (Attendees Only)Solution Showcase

1:00–1:45 p.m.

Keynote Speaker Charles C. Mann

1:45–1:50 p.m.

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Friday, October 266:30–8:00 a.m.




7:25–8:25 a.m.General Session: Best Papers—Clinical


8:30–10:00 a.m.Concurrent Symposia: · Medical Professionalism and Conflict of Interest Chair: Jerome Schofferman, MD

· How to Best Stabilize the Spine and Pelvis Chairs: Thomas E. Dreisinger, PhD, FACSM; Heidi Prather, DO; Maurits van Tulder, PhD; Andry Vleeming, PhD; Paul Hodges, MD, PhD

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Global Spine Forum: Presentations from Invited Societies

9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Technical Exhibition Open ePosters Open for Viewing

10:00–10:05 a.m.Spine Safety Update

10:05–10:30 a.m.

Networking BreakBest Poster Presentations

10:30–10:55 a.m.

Research Award Presentations

10:55–11:00 a.m.

NASS Recognition Awards

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions: · Cervical · Biomechanics/Imaging

Current Concepts in Lumbopelvic Pain Seminar: Breaking Developments in Evaluation and Treatment of Pelvic Girdle Disorders and How They Relate to Spine Pain

Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Disc Regeneration

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Complimentary Box Lunch (Attendees Only)Solution Showcase

1:00–1:05 p.m.NASS Working for You

1:00–2:30 p.m.Global Spine Forum Symposium: State-of-the-Art World Spine Care: A Review of Practices From Different Regions of the WorldChair: Raj D. Rao, MD

1:05–2:35 p.m.Concurrent Symposia: · Directional Preference and Pain Centralization: Medical, Surgical and Research Implications Chair: Ronald G. Donelson, MD, MS

· Predicting Clinical Success Based on Biomechanical Metrics/Understanding and Treating the Disc at RiskChairs: Boyle C. Cheng, MD; Alok D. Sharan, MD

2:30–4:30 p.m.Global Spine Forum: Presentations from Invited Societies

2:35–3:00 p.m.Networking Break Best Poster Presentations

2:35–4:40 p.m.Allied Health Track Breakout Sessions: · Nursing · PA/NP · Rehabilitation

3:00–3:05 p.m.Spine Safety Update

3:05–3:35 p.m.Value Abstract Awards Presentations

3:40–4:40 p.m.Concurrent Sessions: · Surgical Complications · Cervical Arthroplasty · Deformity · Socioeconomics

Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Spinal Cord Injury

Special Interest Groups: · An Update on Spine Ratings and Rating of Spinal Nerve Impairment, According to AMA Guides 6th EditionModerator: TBD

· Spine Research: Spanning the Spectrum from Data Collection at Your Clinic to the Impact on Healthcare PolicyModerator: Donna D. Ohnmeiss, PhD

· Allied Health PractitionersModerator: Michael L. Reed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC


Saturday, October 276:30–8:00 a.m.





8:05–9:35 a.m.Symposium: The Deconditioned Spine: Pre- and Postoperative Chairs: Michael L. Reed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC; Heidi Prather, DO

Presidential Guest SpeakerMatt Taibbi, Wednesday, October 24, 2:40-3:30 p.m.

Matt Taibbi is a Rolling Stone contributing editor and the author of Griftopia, one of the most entertainingly quotable, scathing, and illuminating histories of the current economic crisis. A landmark book, Griftopia tells the story of the most audacious power grab in American history, and it establishes Taibbi as an original voice who “writes in a

no-holds-barred, often profane, but always informative and stimulating style that gets under the skin of the powerful.” (Bill Moyers)

Matt Taibbi has covered everything from politics to sports to business—all with the wit, humor and gonzo spirit of a Hunter S. Thompson. In 2008, he won the National Magazine Award for his columns in Rolling Stone. As an author, Taibbi has written several books, including The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics and Religion and, most recently, the critically hailed Griftopia.

In Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America, Taibbi eviscerates Wall Street for frauds perpetrated on the American people over the last ten years, and makes clear sense of the financial history, lingo, and outright lies that led to our current economic crisis. Blame for the bubbles and collapses is placed on a relatively small number of bankers and traders who, in Taibbi’s wickedly engaging opinion, act without fear of reciprocity from a government no longer representative of its people. Speaking with passion and fervor, Taibbi sheds light on the backroom dealings in Washington and New York, and points a way out of this mess we’ve let our leaders get us into.

Keynote SpeakerCharles C. Mann, Thursday, October 25, 1:00-1:45 p.m.

Charles C. Mann’s most recent book, 1491, won the U.S. National Academy of Sciences’ Keck award for the best book of the year. A correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly, Science, and Wired, he has covered the intersection of science, technology, and commerce for many newspapers and magazines here and abroad, including BioScience, The Boston Globe, Fortune, Geo (Germany), The New York Times (magazine, op-ed, book

review), Panorama (Italy), Paris-Match (France), Quark (Japan), Smithsonian, Der Stern (Germany), Technology Review, Vanity Fair and The Washington Post (magazine, op-ed, book review). In addition to 1491, he has co-written four other books: The Second Creation: Makers of the Revolution in 20th-Century Physics (1986; rev. ed., 1995); The Aspirin Wars: Money, Medicine, and 100 Years of Rampant Competition (1991), Noah’s Choice: The Future of Endangered Species (1995), and @ Large: The Strange Case of the Internet’s Biggest Invasion (1998). He has also written for CD-ROMs, HBO, and the television show Law and Order, and was the text editorial coordinator for the internationally best-selling photographic projects Material World (1994), Women in the Material World (1996), and Hungry Planet (2005). A three-time National Magazine Award finalist, he has received writing awards from the American Bar Association, the American Institute of Physics, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Margaret Sanger Foundation and the Lannan Foundation (a 2006 Literary Fellowship). He is now working on a companion volume to 1491; an early excerpt appeared in National Geographic in May 2007.

9:35–10:00 a.m.Networking Break

10:00–11:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions: · BMP · Surgical Complications · Cervical Arthroplasty

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Concurrent Workshops: · Defining MIS · HRQ Key Questions · Developing Measurements and Problem Solving

12:00 p.m.

Meeting Adjourns


Dallas, Texas

OverviewThe ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas covers approximately 343 square miles and has a population of 1,299,543. The ultra-modern and sophisticated city attracts worldwide travelers, making the area the No. 1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas.

You can ride one of the fastest-growing light rail systems in the nation or the historic, free McKinney Avenue Trolley from the Dallas Arts District throughout the Uptown area with its restaurants, pubs, boutique hotels and shops.

Throughout the city, you will enjoy the best shopping in the southwest, four-and five-star restaurants, the largest urban arts district in the nation, 13 entertainment districts and much more. The area also is home to more than 200 golf courses.

In October, the average minimum temperature is 56 degrees Fahrenheit (13.3 degrees Celsius); average maximum temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 degrees Celsius). Dallas has an average rainfall in October of 4.11 inches (10.2 centimeters).

Blend moderate weather, art and entertainment with pure Southern hospitality for a true “taste” of the Dallas difference. Go to iTunes to download free Visit Dallas app.

Flight InformationDallas is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. DFW International Airport is the world’s third busiest airport, offering nearly 1,750 flights per day and providing non-stop service to 144 domestic and 44 international destinations worldwide annually. DFW International Airport is American Airlines’ largest connecting hub with Fort Worth home to AMR Corporation, American Airlines’ parent company. In addition, Dallas Love Field Airport is conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown.

Dining Restaurants are more than the Texan favorites of steak houses, barbeque and Tex Mex. There are many fresh seafood, eclectic bistros and fantastic worldly cuisines ranging from Brazilian to Indian to European. Whether you’re looking for the best restaurants in Dallas or simply trying to find a downtown restaurant to grab a quick bite, you’ll find a wide variety of cuisines to choose from in Dallas. Details are available at visitdallas.com.

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AttractionsPublic ArtWalk DallasGet closer to the art and architecture of Dallas with the Business Council for the Arts’ 30-stop, 3.3-mile walking tour, Public ArtWalk Dallas. Maps are available at the Public ArtWalk Dallas website and will be available at various locations, including the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center, which is the recommended starting point for the tour.

Symphony OrchestraExperience world-class entertainment at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. ‘Ol Blue Eyes is back when Marvin Hamlisch pays tribute to Frank Sinatra, October 26-28, with sensational vocalist Steve Lippia and the DSO! Relive the smooth vocals and classic swing that make Sinatra an American icon. Hear the unforgettable hits Strangers in the Night and My Way in performances that add luster to Sinatra’s legendary career!

Holocaust MuseumFor a historical experience, visit the Dallas Holocaust Museum. The museum is dedicated to teaching the lessons of the holocaust and memorializing its victims through its large collection of audiovisual materials, including videotapes, slides, microfiche and more than 2,500 books. Because of its content only children ages 10 and older are recommended to visit.

Meadows MuseumArt lovers should visit the Meadows Museum. Housing the largest and most comprehensive selection of Spanish art outside of Spain, you are sure to appreciate some of the Spanish Golden Age greats.

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey PlazaYour trip to Dallas should include the city’s famous visitor site, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The museum that spans the sixth and seventh floors of the Texas School Book Depository Building examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy with photographs, artifacts and displays.

Heritage VillageTravel back to Civil War-era Dallas and take a tour through 13 acres of a living history museum. Beautifully preserved, the Village portrays North Texas life from 1840 to 1910.

Tour 18 Golf CourseEver play the 14th hole at Pebble Beach? How about Amen Corner at Augusta National? Tour 18 provides 18 holes from 16 famous golf courses all in one. A trio of friends designed the course holes to be near-exact replicas of the actual holes, including course length and scenery. Golf Magazine named the course one of the 65 “Golfiest Places in America.”

ArboretumExplore 66 acres of lush landscape, gardens, and groves that are sure to impress your whole family. Situated off the shores of White Rock Lake, the serene scenery can calm any hectic day.

World AquariumThough it has its share of marine life, the aquarium is much more, featuring a South American rainforest and other exhibits.

ZooThe Children’s petting zoo gives hands-on feeding experiences with tropical birds. The zoo‘s nature exchange lets kids discuss their nature finds with a scientist and barter them for upgrades.

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Green InitiativeThe Dallas Convention Center has become one of the greenest facilities in the nation due to a determined effort to reduce energy consumption, use 40 percent renewable energy, install solar panels, practice water conservation and gain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau also promotes the Convene Green Alliance, a grass-roots industry initiative that seeks to affect positive environmental practices through national, regional and local outreach and education.

Dallas, Texas

Trivia • The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas.• The integrated circuit computer chip (which became the

microchip) was invented in Dallas in 1958.• The 52-foot ‘Big Tex’ statue that greets visitors at the

annual State Fair of Texas is the tallest cowboy in Texas.• The largest permanent model train exhibit in the

country is on display in the lobby of Dallas Children’s Medical Center.

• The Dallas Arts District is the largest urban arts district in the United States.

• The Trinity River Corridor Project, when completed, will be more than 10 times the size of New York’s Central Park.

•Highland Park Village Shopping Center, developed in 1931 has the distinction of being the first planned shopping center in America.

• The first convenience store, 7-Eleven, got its start in Dallas and the corporation is headquartered there today.

• Lamar Hunt, founder of the American Football League and son of oil tycoon H.L. Hunt, was a noted Dallas resident when he coined the phrase ‘Super Bowl’.

• The Dallas Public Library permanently displays one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed on July 4, 1776, and the First Folio of William Shakespeare’s “Comedies, Histories & Tragedies.” Jamie Olson

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How to Reserve Your AccommodationsMeeting registration MUST be completed in order to secure housing for the Annual Meeting. Participants will not be permitted hotel reservations until their meeting registration is complete. NASS will monitor the housing reservations list to make sure that all individuals with reservations also are officially registered for the Annual Meeting. NASS reserves the right to cancel reservations that do not meet these criteria. Attendees are required to make hotel reservations through the NASS Housing Bureau using any of the following options:•Online: www.nassannualmeeting.org (in conjunction with

meeting registration)•Phone: 800-545-1773 (US/Canada) or 312-527-7300

(International), 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET• Fax: 888-726-9290 (US/Canada) or 404-393-3172

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Hotels will not and cannot accept reservations directly. The only hotel rooms that can be reserved are the hotels that are in the NASS Housing Block list. The cutoff date for reservations is September 11, 2012; discounted rates may not apply after this date. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to room availability. If the room blocks sell out prior to the cutoff date, NASS will secure another hotel for attendees. This is not a guarantee as it is based on rates and availability within the city of Dallas over the meeting dates.

Hotel Cancellation/Change PolicyChanges may be made to existing reservations online with the confirmation number and password listed on your confirmation; by e-mail to [email protected]; or by calling 800-545-1773 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (ET). You must have the confirmation number of the reservation you wish to change in order to make any changes. Changes can be submitted up to Wednesday, October 17, 2012. After October 17, 2012, changes need to be communicated directly with the hotel. Cancellations to existing reservations must be made according to the individual hotel’s cancellation policy, which is noted on your confirmation. Failure to cancel your reservation according to the hotel cancellation policy will result in a charge to your credit card.

Why You Should Stay in NASS-contracted Housing•Dedicated staff will assist with hotel selection

and city information.• Preferred rate guarantee: NASS meets the

prices of online hotel room providers. Go to www.nassannualmeeting.org for details.

•Convenient deposit policy: Secure your individual hotel reservation or block rooms with a credit card guarantee with no automatic prepayments.

• Shuttles: Access shuttle bus transportation from most official NASS hotels.

•Overbooking protection: Booking through the NASS official room block provides added protection from relocation to another property.

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Conference Registration FeesFees are designated in US currency. NASS accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Conference registration fees include all education sessions beginning on the afternoon of Wed., Oct. 24 through Sat., Oct. 27; continental breakfasts (Thurs.-Sat.); and box lunches (Wed. through Fri.). Additional fees apply for Instructional Courses and Technique/Hands-on Workshops.

For full instructions, policies and to register, visit www.nassannualmeeting.org.

Questions? Please call NASS at 866-960-6277 or 630-230-3600.

Registration Categories and Fees Early (By 8/14)

Regular (8/15–9/25)

Late/Onsite (After 9/25)

Member Physician $695 $895 $995

Member Affiliate Health $395 $595 $695

Member Emeritus $295 $495 $595

Member Resident/Fellow $155 $255 $355

Nonmember Physician $995 $1195 $1295

Nonmember Affiliate HealthLimited to individuals directly employed by a hospital, healthcare network, university or freestanding facility administering care to patients (e.g. DC, PA, NP, RN, PT).

$545 $745 $845

Nonmember Resident/FellowMust provide a letter on letterhead from your program director. $225 $325 $425

Commercial BusinessInterest in spine field but does not treat patients. $995 $1195 $1295

Guest (Limit One)Includes breakfast (Thurs. and Fri.) and lunch (Wed.–Fri.). $275 $375 $375

Registration

Join the Leaders in Spine Care: Become a NASS MemberThe North American Spine Society is the premier multidisciplinary medical organization representing 7,000 members dedicated to fostering the highest quality, ethical, value-based and evidence-based spine care through education, research and advocacy. With members in 72 countries and 32 specialties, NASS is your link to health care professionals invested in advancing spine care.

Learn about the value of membership and find out what NASS is doing for the spine care field by visiting www.spine.org; apply online at www.spine.org/join.


Registration

Coding Update 2012: Essentials and Controversies of Spine Care CodingOct. 23 (7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)–Oct. 24 (7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)Dallas Convention Center (DCC)

Member Physician $700

Nonmember Physician $800

Member Affiliate Health $550

Nonmember Affiliate Health $600

Member Resident/Fellow $350

Nonmember Resident/FellowMust provide a letter on letterhead from your program director. $400

Instructional CoursesAll courses Oct. 24, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.Dallas Convention Center (DCC) By 8/14 8/15-10/24 By 8/14 8/15-10/24

Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine, Parts I and II Part I, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Part II, 6:45–9:30 p.m. $150 $250 $250 $350

Fundamentals of Image-Guided Spinal Surgery $150 $250 $250 $350

Leadership Development and Training $150 $250 $250 $350

Section on Spine Biologics and Basic Science $150 $250 $250 $350

Section on Motion Technology $150 $250 $250 $350

Section on Rehabilitation Interventional and Medical Spine Care $150 $250 $250 $350

Hands-on Courses and Technique WorkshopAll courses Oct. 24, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Dallas Convention Center (DCC)Physicians only! By 8/14 8/15-10/24 By 8/14 8/15-10/24

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Oct. 23, 1:00–5:00 p.m. $750 $950 $850 $1050

Cervical Spine Surgery $750 $950 $850 $1050

Deformity Technique Workshop $475 $675 $675 $875

Member Nonmember

Member Nonmember


The NASS Resource Center showcases NASS’ strengths in education, research and advocacy. Featuring exclusive educational opportunities, the Resource Center allows you to view the ePosters and Exercise Demonstrations, plus numerous other features listed below during three hours of dedicated time on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

NASS Career CenterNASS’ online career service connects employers and candidates with spine care opportunities across the nation. Spine care professionals throughout the industry can register on the site for free and browse more than 1,000 jobs! Site resources include targeted job search, daily job alert emails, articles providing career and interview tips, and more. Employers can post open positions for a nominal fee and can expect qualified responses from health care professionals. For information on searching for opportunities or posting an ad, stop by the Resource Center or visit www.healthecareers.com/nass.

Internet Stations Computers with internet access will be available so you can keep in touch with your home or office while at the conference.

Advocacy/SpinePACStop by the NASS Advocacy/SpinePAC booth in the NASS Resource Center to obtain information on the key issues shaping the health policy debate and learn how you can make a difference.

Membership InformationMembership information, publications and NASS logo items also are available in the Resource Center. Membership staff will answer questions about the application process and member benefits. As a service to members, dues payments and updates to contact information will be accepted on-site. Pending members may check the status of their membership application and potential members can apply for membership. Reference materials and periodicals are available for viewing and purchase, as well as NASS logo apparel, kids’ t-shirts, coffee mugs, ties and golf accessories.

Dallas Information For information on local attractions, city tours, and activities in and around Dallas, visit the Dallas Information Desk in the Resource Center. Before your visit, make sure to check out www.visitdallas.com for up to the minute information on what to see and do while you are in Dallas.

NASS Resource Center

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Strategic FocusTo develop and deliver innovative repair and regenerative solutions to the spine markets.

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Take advantage of the Technical Exhibition to experience the industry’s largest display of spine care products and services. With more than 300 companies expected to exhibit, you have a great opportunity to see and touch what is available.

Exhibiting Companies as of March 27, 2012:Accel SpineAccutek Testing LaboratoryAdvanced BiologicsAutocam MedicalAutomated Healthcare SolutionsAvalign TechnologiesBacterin International, Inc.Baxano, Inc.Berkeley Advanced Biomaterials, Inc.Biomech - Paonan Biotech Co., Ltd.Biomet Spine & Bone Healing TechnologiesBlue Star RadiologyBOSS Instruments Ltd.BrainlabBuxton BioMedical Inc.Cerapedics, Inc.CFI Medical SolutionsCustom Spine, Inc.Cutting Edge Laser TechnologiesElliquence LLCElsevier, Inc.Enova IlluminationEnsinger, Inc.Esaote North America, Inc.Evonik Degussa CorporationFzioMed, Inc.Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.gSource LLCHans Biomed USA Inc.IMEDICOM Co., Ltd.Innomed, Inc.Innovasis, Inc.Invibio Biomaterial SolutionsInVivoLinkJewel PrecisionJoimax, Inc.K2MKirwan Surgical Products Inc.LDR SpineLeica MicrosystemsLifeNet HealthLilly USA, LLCLowell, Inc.Mazur Marketing

MD Logic EMRMedical Concepts, Inc.Meridian Surgical PartnersMTS Systems Corp.Norman Noble, Inc.NovaBone Products, LLCNutech Medical, Inc.Orchid Orthopedic SolutionsOrthofix, Inc.Orthopedics TodayOssur AmericasParagon MedicalPeriOptix, Inc.Piper Plastics Inc.Precision Medical Technologies, Inc.Prescott’s Inc.Primal Pictures Ltd.RS MedicalSawbones/Pacific Research LabsSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Simpirica Spine, Inc.Solvay Specialty PolymersSpinal Elements, Inc.Spinal KineticsSpine View Inc.Spine WaveSpineGuard, Inc.St. Jude MedicalThe Bremer Group CompanyThieme PublishersThompson Surgical Instruments IncTitan SpineTranS1 Inc.Weigao Orthopaedic Device Co., Ltd.Zimmer Spine

Want to exhibit or know a company that should be exhibiting? Download a copy of the Exhibitor Prospectus from www.nassannualmeeting.org.

Technical Exhibition


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The North American Spine Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the U.S. to participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts Category 1 credit from AOACCME, prescribed credit from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) for the Physician’s Recognition Award from organizations, such as NASS, accredited by the ACCME.

Each state has different requirements for nonphysician providers; please contact your credit granting organization for their requirements.

CME/CE CertificatesMeeting evaluations are submitted electronically and CME certificates can be printed for the sessions you have attended once you have completed the evaluation. Additional information will be available in the Final Program.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit for Allied Health ProfessionalsNASS is proud to offer continuing education units and credit to accommodate non-physician attendees’ certification requirements. The following indicates the status of CE accreditation for non-physician attendees:

Professional Coders—Coding Update 2012: Essentials and Controversies of Spine Care Coding has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 12 continuing education units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor.

Nurses—This activity has been submitted to the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc. for approval to award contact hours. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc. is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Activities that are approved by AORN are recognized for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the ANCS Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses any product included in the presentation.

Chiropractors—Application is pending for continuing education by the National University of Health Sciences. Please look for information on www.nassannualmeeting.org and in the Final Program distributed on-site.

Nurse Practitioners—Application is pending for continuing education credentialing through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Please look for information on www.nassannualmeeting.org and in the Final Program distributed on-site.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit


2011-2012 Board of DirectorsNASS thanks the following Board members for their leadership and guidance throughout the year:

Michael H. Heggeness, MD, PhD, President

Charles A. Mick, MD, First Vice President

William C. Watters III, MD, Second Vice President

Heidi Prather, DO, Secretary

Christopher M. Bono, MD, Treasurer

Gregory J. Przybylski, MD, Past President

Jeffrey C. Wang, MD, Education Council Director

Raj D. Rao, MD, Continuing Medical Education Chair

David R. O’Brien, Jr., MD, Education Publishing Chair

Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS, Research Council Director

Charles A. Reitman, MD, Evidence Compilation and Analysis Chair

Zoher Ghogawala, MD, Clinical Research Development Chair

F. Todd Wetzel, MD, Administration & Development Council Director

Jerome Schofferman, MD, Ethics Committee Chair

Eeric Truumees, MD, Section Development Chair

Mitchel Harris, MD, Governance Committee Chair

William Mitchell, MD, Health Policy Co-council Director

Christopher J. Standaert, MD, Health Policy Co-council Director

Christopher P. Kauffman, MD, Professional, Economic & Regulatory Chair

John G. Finkenberg, MD, Advocacy Chair

David Rothman, PhD, Ethicist

Eric J. Muehlbauer, MJ, CAE, Executive Director

2012 Scientific Program CommitteeNASS thanks the following members for their valued time, effort and dedication in planning the educational content for this year’s Annual Meeting:

President:Michael H. Heggeness, MD, PhD

2012 Program Co-chairs:Jeffrey C. Wang, MDHeidi Prather, DOJoseph S. Cheng, MDThomas E. Dreisinger, PhD, FACSM

2011 Program Co-chairs:Christopher P. Kauffman, MDWilliam J. Sullivan, MD

2013 Program Co-chairs:Michael L. Reed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC Matthew W. Smuck, MDEeric Truumees, MD

Continuing Medical Education Chair:Raj D. Rao, MD

Acknowledgements


NASS Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosure PolicyNASS recognizes that professional relationships with industry are essential for development of new spine technologies and medical advancement. According to the NASS Ethics Committee, which authored the disclosure policy, “the goal is to create an environment of scientific validity, in which learners can accurately judge whether the information they receive is objective and unbiased, and to be sure that our members are current and forthright in their dealings with one another and with their colleagues and patients.“ The establishment of uniform disclosure requirements frees individuals from having to decide which relationships might influence his or her decision-making and which are irrelevant; transparent disclosure allows the audience to participate in the interpretation of the significance. All authors and faculty speaking at the Annual Meeting have been required to provide complete disclosure of all conflicts of interest.

Commercial Support Disclosure As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, the North American Spine Society must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its sponsored activities.

All individuals participating in a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the activity audience any significant financial interest or other relationship (1) with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation and (2) with any commercial supporters of the activity. Significant financial interest or other relationships may include: grants or research support, employee, consultant, major stockholder, member of the speaker’s bureau, etc. Disclosure information will be made available visually on a PowerPoint® slide before each presentation, in the Final Program, orally by the moderator and in The Spine Journal Proceedings supplement.

Program Committee Statement on Resolution of Conflict of Interest in PresentationsThe intent of this disclosure is to ensure that all conflicts of interest, if any, have been identified and have been resolved prior to the speaker’s presentation. By doing so, the North American Spine Society has determined that the speaker’s or author’s interests or relationships have not influenced

the presentation with regard to exposition or conclusion; nor does the Society view the existence of these interests or commitments as necessarily implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

FDA DisclosureIf a device or drug requiring FDA approval is identified as an important component of a presentation, the author must indicate the FDA status of those devices or drugs as Approved, Investigational or Not Approved for distribution within the United States. The Final Program and The Spine Journal Proceedings supplement will include all FDA status information. Certain medical devices and drugs identified at the 27th Annual Meeting may have FDA clearance for use for specific purposes only, or in restricted research settings. The FDA has stated it is the responsibility of the physician to determine the FDA status of each drug or device he or she wishes to use in clinical practice and to use these products in compliance with applicable law.

DisclaimerThe material presented at the 27th Annual Meeting is made available by the North American Spine Society for educational purposes only. The material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed; rather, it is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty which may be helpful to others who face similar situations.

NASS disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages to any individual attending the meeting and for all claims which may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by physicians or any other person.

On occasion, changes in program content or faculty may occur after the Preliminary Program has been distributed. The Final Program will contain confirmed program content, faculty and presenters. Any further changes from the published Final Program will be announced at the beginning of the session.

Disclosure


Conflict of Interest Disclosure Index All participants provided estimated dollar amounts per the NASS Disclosure Policy through the NASS online disclosure module. NASS staff then translated that information into dollar ranges for purposes of this index.These ranges are as follows:

None: Existing relationship but no remuneration in prior calendar year Level A. $100 to $1,000Level B. $1,001 to $10,000Level C. $10,001 to $25,000Level D. $25,001 to $50,000Level E. $50,001 to $100,000Level F. $100,001 to $500,000Level G. $500,001 to $1MLevel H. $1,000,001 to $2.5MLevel I. Greater than $2.5M

Board of Directors and Program Committee Disclosures (As of 3/28/12)Bono, Christopher M.: Royalties: Wolters Kluwer (B), Informa Healthcare

(B); Consulting: Harvard Clinical Research Institute (Amount not disclosed); Other Office: Barricaid (None), JAAOS (B, Deputy Editor), The Spine Journal (Deputy Editor).

Cheng, Joseph S.: Nothing to Disclose.Dreisinger, Thomas E.: Nothing to Disclose.Finkenberg, John G.: Royalties: Biomet Spine (E); Stock Ownership: K2M

Spine (1%, relationship dissolved); Consulting: Biomet Spine (D); Board of Directors: Satori World Medical (Shares and travel expenses).

Ghogawala, Zoher: Research Support (Staff/Materials): Wallace Foundation (F, Paid directly to institution/employer); Grants: National Institute of Health (C, Paid directly to institution/employer).

Harris, Mitchel B.: Stock Ownership: Orthopaedic Implant Company (100,000 shares); Consulting: Harvard Clinical Research Institute (Amount not disclosed, Paid directly to institution/employer), Fellowship Support: OREF (E, Paid directly to institution/employer).

Heggeness, Michael H.: Royalties: Relievant Medsystems (C, Paid directly to institution/employer), K2M (C, Paid directly to institution/employer); Stock Ownership: Relievant Medsystems (1.6%); Research Support (Investigator Salary): Department of Defense (E, Paid directly to institution/employer); Grants: Department of Defense (I, Paid directly to institution/employer).

Kauffman, Christopher P.: Speaking and/or teaching arrangements: NASS (Financial, Course Director/Instructor NASS Coding Course, Travel/lodging reimbursed);Other: Nashville Intraoperative Monitoring (Financial, Had 5% ownership of NIOM. Ended Sept 30, 2009 Currently no ownership).

Mick, Charles A.: Nothing to Disclose; Relationships Outside the One Year Requirement: Synthes (Relationship dissolved 6/2007, Trips/Travel, A).

Mitchell, William: Speaking and/or teaching arrangements: NASS (B); Trips/Travel: NASS (B); Board of Directors: NASS (B, Health Policy Council Director).

Muehlbauer, Eric J.: Other Office: World Spine Care (Advisor); Other: NASS (Salary; daughter works for NASS handling logistics for the Spine Education and Research Center; son occasionally works as data entry).

O’Brien Jr., David R.: Speaking and/or teaching arrangements: NASS (B); Trips/Travel: International Spinal Intervention Society (B), AAPMR (B), Medicare-AAPMR (Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee).

Prather, Heidi: Other Office: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (B, Paid directly to institution/employer); Research Support (Staff/Materials): Scott Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Award (C, Paid directly to institution/employer); Grants: ICTS Just In Time Core Usage Funding (B, Paid directly to institution/employer).

Przybylski, Gregory J.: Private Investments: South Jersey CK Leasing (.2%); Consulting: Indiana Attorney General (None); Speaking and/or teaching arrangements: NASS Coding Courses (B), Decision Health (B), Eli Research (B); Trips/Travel: Relative-Value Update Committee of AMA (B); Scientific Advisory Board: United Health Group (A); Other Office: Eli Research Advisory Editor (B), Medicare APC Committee (Travel expenses), Warren Township Board of Education (President).

Rao, Raj D.: Board of Directors: North American Spine Society (Travel expenses); Scientific Advisory Board: US Food and Drug Administration Scientific Advisory Panel on Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices (B); Other Office: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Travel expenses); Grants: United States Department of Defense - Navy (G, Paid directly to institution/employer), United Stated Department of Defense – Army Medical Research Acquisition (F, Paid directly to institution/employer), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (F, Paid directly to institution/employer), U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (G, Paid directly to institution/employer); Other: The Spine Journal (None), Seminars in Spine Surgery (A).

Reed, Michael L.: Nothing to Disclose.Reitman, Charles A.: Nothing to Disclose.Resnick, Daniel K.: Board of Directors: Congress of Neurological Surgeons

(None); Scientific Advisory Board: Neurosurgical Research Foundation (None); Grants: AANS Spine Section (D, Paid directly to institution/employer).

Rothman, David J.: Other: State of Texas (D); Relationships Outside the One Year Requirement: State of Texas (Expert witness, D).

Schofferman, Jerome: Nothing to Disclose.Smuck, Matthew W.: Consulting: Arthrocare, Inc. (A), EMKinetics (A);

Other Office: The Spine Journal (Deputy Editor); Research Support (Investigator Salary): Cytonics Corporation (C, Paid directly to institution/employer); Research Support (Staff/Materials): Cytonics Corporation (D, Paid directly to institution/employer); Grants: International Spine Interventions Society (C, Paid directly to institution/employer).

Standaert, Christopher J.: Consulting: Washington State Health Care Authority Health Technology Clinical Committee (C), Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (A).

Sullivan, William J.: Trips/Travel: Emerging Technologies Education Summit (B), Maadi Military Hospital, Egypt (B); Other Office: AAPM&R (B), NASS RUC Advisor & Coding Committee Co-Chair (B), NASS Registry Committee (None), NASS SpineLine Editorial Committee (None).

Truumees, Eeric: Royalties: Stryker Spine (C); Stock Ownership: Doctor’s Research Group (Unknown)

Wang, Jeffrey C.: Royalties: Medtronic (C), Stryker (C), SeaSpine (E), Osprey (C), Aesculap (B), Biomet (F), Amedica (D), Zimmer (E), Synthes (F); Stock Ownership: Fziomed (<1%); Private Investments: Promethean Spine (<1%), Paradigm Spine (<1%), Benvenue (<1%), NexGen (<1%), K2Medical (<1%), Pioneer (<1%), Amedica (<1%), Vertiflex (<1%), ElectroCore (<1%), Surgitech (<1%), Axiomed (<1%); Board of Directors: North American Spine Society (Travel expenses), Cervical Spine Research Society (Travel expenses), AO Spine/AO Foundation (D), Collaborative Spine Research Foundation (Travel expenses); Scientific Advisory Board: VG Innovations (Shares, <1%), CoreSpine (Shares, <1%), Expanding Orthopaedics (Shares, <1%), Syndicom (Shares, <1%), Osprey (Shares, <1%), Amedica (Shares, <1%), Bone Biologics (Shares, <1%), Curative Biosciences (Shares, <1%), PearlDiver (Shares, <1%), Pioneer (Shares, <1%), SeaSpine (Shares, <1%).

Watters III, William C.: Royalties: Stryker Corporation (B); Board of Directors: North American Spine Society (None), World Spine Care (None), American College of Spine Surgeons (None); Scientific Advisory Board: Intrinsic Therapeutics (Stock Options), Palladian Health (B); Other: The Spine Journal (Assistant Editor), Spine Arthoplasty Journal (Assistant Editor), Spine (Reviewer), Kirby Glenn Surgical Center (Minority interest ownership).

Wetzel, F. Todd: Stock Options: Relevant Medsystems; Board of Directors: McKenzie Institute International (None)

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