2024 Baptist Health Spine Symposium

Miami, FL US
January 26, 2024
 

Hybrid Symposium | 3.75 Cat. 1
Friday, January 26, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 12 noon
Baptist Hospital Auditorium / Zoom

The Baptist Health Spine Symposium will present state-of-the-art, evidence-based spine care, utilizing clinical trial data from the last 18 months. Symposium attendees will benefit from short, goal-directed lectures from experts across multiple subspecialties, with the opportunity for direct feedback. We encourage all interested healthcare professionals who treat patients with common spinal disorders to join us for a full morning of interactive lectures and lively panel discussions.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Recognize red flags that guide expert evaluation and medical management for patients with spine complaints.
  • Review evidence-based, peer-reviewed publications from the last 18 months regarding the diagnosis and medical management of common spinal conditions.
  • Examine the role of surgery and conservative management in the treatment of common degenerative pathology of the spine.
  • Describe the complex socioeconomic implications and behavioral expectations for patients and their caregivers.
  • Explain clinical options for improving neurological outcomes in the treatment of spinal pathology.

Who Should Attend

Primary care physicians, family medicine physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, pain specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, integrative medicine physicians, clinical pharmacists and all other healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of common spinal disorders.

Registration and Fees

The registration fees for this symposium have been waived.

Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.75 General certificate of attendance
  • 3.50 Nurse Practitioners
  • 3.50 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 3.75 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 3.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Course opens: 
12/07/2023
Course expires: 
02/25/2024
Event starts: 
01/26/2024 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
01/26/2024 - 12:00pm EST
Cost:
$24.00

Agenda

7:30 a.m.Registration & Exhibits
7:55 a.m.Welcome & Introductions
Robert J. Rothrock, M.D.
Melissa M. Guanche, M.D.
Evaluation and Conservative Treatment Options for Spine Pain
Moderator: Melissa M. Guanche, M.D.
8:00 a.m.The Importance of Core Strengthening to Prevent Low Back Pain
Radomir Kosanovic, M.D.
8:10 a.m.A Pain in the Rear: Common Causes of Buttock Pain
Richard Morgan, D.O. 
8:20 a.m.Electrodiagnosis in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Jose Andres Restrepo, M.D.
8:30 a.m.Steroid Use for Spine Pain: The Evidence
Melissa M. Guanche, M.D.
8:40 a.m.Neurotomy for Axial Back Pain
Armando Alvarez, M.D. 
8:50 a.m.Indications and Evidence for Spinal Epidural Steroid Injections
Justin M. Thottam, M.D. 
9:00 a.m.Panel with Questions & Answers
9:20 a.m.Basivertebral Nerve Ablation: Treatment for Vertebrogenic Back Pain: An Evidence Based Approach
Jose Mena, M.D.
9:30 a.m.Ankylosing Spondylitis
German Ojeda-Correal, M.D. 
9:40 a.m.Pain in the Schneck
Ronald B. Tolchin, D.O.
9:50 a.m.Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Akshay Goyal, M.D. 
10:00 a.m.New Advancements in Low Back Pain: Intradiscal Biologics
Eduardo Icaza, M.D.
10:10 a.m.Panel with Questions & Answers
10:25 a.m.Break & Visit Exhibits 
Surgical Management
Moderator: Robert J. Rothrock, M.D.
10:45 a.m.Mythbusters: Spine Surgery
Robert J. Rothrock, M.D.
10:55 a.m.Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Michael E. Gomez, M.D.
11:05 a.m.Cervical Laminoplasty for Compressive Myelopathy
Jason Liounakos, M.D.
11:15 a.m.Vertebral Body Augmentation for Osteoporotic Fracture
Justin M. Sporrer, M.D.
11:25 a.m.Intramedullay Spinal Cord Tumors
Vitaly Siomin, M.D.
11:35 a.m.Effects of Prolonged Lumbar Symptom Duration on Surgical Outcomes
Raul A. Vasquez, M.D.
11:45 a.m.Panel with Questions & Answers
12:00 noonAdjourn

NOTE: Schedule subject to change.

Baptist Hospital Auditorium / Zoom
8900 N Kendall Dr.
Miami, FL 33176
United States

COVID-19 Protocols for All Attendees, Exhibitors and Vendors

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test is no longer required to attend a Baptist Health CME conference or symposium.

Baptist Health's in-person COVID-19 policy is subject to change based on COVID-19 community levels and any updated guidance from CDC and/or federal or state officials in localities hosting a Baptist Health in-person meeting or event. Baptist Health reserves the right to modify its COVID-19 related procedures and health screening protocols in its sole discretion at any time. Participants will be informed of any such changes on an ongoing basis.

Masks are welcome but not required. Please understand and respect that wearing a mask is a personal and individual choice of your fellow conference attendees.  Masks will made available for attendees onsite at conferences upon request.

Symposium Directors

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Melissa M. Guanche, M.D.
Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Director, Interventional Spine
Miami Neuroscience Institute Spine Center
Baptist Health Surgery Center at Kendall and South Miami
Baptist and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida
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Robert J. Rothrock, M.D.
Spinal Neurosurgeon and Director, Spinal Oncology
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist and South Miami Hospitals
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Faculty

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Armando Alvarez, M.D.
Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
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Michael E. Gomez, M.D., FAANS
Director, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist, Doctors and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida
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Akshay Goyal, M.D.
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
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Eduardo Icaza, M.D.
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, Florida
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Radomir Kosanovic, M.D.
Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
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Jason Liounakos, M.D.
Director, Outpatient Spine Surgery
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, Florida
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Jose Mena, M.D.
Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, Florida
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Richard Morgan, D.O.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, Florida
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German Ojeda-Correal, M.D.
Director, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Miami Neuroscience Institute Spine Center
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, Florida
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Jose Andres Restrepo, M.D., FAAPMR
Medical Director, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Miami Neuroscience Institute Spine Center
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida
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Vitaly Siomin, M.D.
Neurosurgeon and Medical Director, Brain Tumor Program
Director, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Co-Director, Skull Base Surgery
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida
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Justin M. Sporrer, M.D.
Neurosurgeon and Director, Functional Neurosurgery
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist, Doctors and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida
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Justin M. Thottam D.O.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Interventional Spine Physician
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
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Ronald B. Tolchin, D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Miami Neuroscience Institute Spine Center
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida
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Raul A. Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D.
Director, Complex Spine Neurosurgery
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist, Doctors and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida

Accreditation

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for a total of 3.75 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1136398, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity has also been approved for 3.5 credit hours for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Respiratory Therapists and 3.75 for Pharmacists and techs. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.

While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.

Available Credit

  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.75 General certificate of attendance
  • 3.50 Nurse Practitioners
  • 3.50 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 3.75 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 3.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy

We gratefully acknowledge the following exhibitors:

Baxter Healthcare
Elevation Spine
Globus Medical
Joimax USA

Medtronic Navigation
Nuvasive/Globus Medical
OBP Surgical

Relievant MedSystems
Southern Edge Orthopedic
Stryker Spine

Price

Cost:
$24.00
Please login or register for a Baptist Health CME account to take this course.