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 conservative management and surgery in the treatment of common degenerative pathology of the spine.
• 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.