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Kluver Symposium Series: Value-Based Spine Surgery
This symposium will focus on a patient-oriented and value-based approach to spine problems. It will emphasize a comprehensive approach that includes understanding of non-operative options. The symposium will also discuss a variety of surgical approaches and ways to measure outcome using patient-rated and functional metrics.
Target Audience
The symposium has been designed for physicians and other allied health professionals interested in the treatment of diseases of the spine.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:
- Analyze the natural history and functional significance of spine disease in order to make more informed choices when treating patients;
- Evaluate current treatment options for spine disease to understand their efficacy and appropriate use;
- Identify the outcomes of surgical treatments and available high-value treatments for a range of spine conditions to formulate a standard of care;
- Explain the meaning and significance of a value-based approach to spine care in order to measure its positive effects on patient outcomes.
SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS
| David M. Frim, MD, PhD The Ralph Cannon Professor and Chief of Neurosurgery Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics Section of Neurosurgery The University of Chicago Medicine | Ben Z. Roitberg, MD Professor of Surgery, Residency Program Director Section of Neurosurgery The University of Chicago Medicine | Edwin Ramos, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Section of Neurosurgery The University of Chicago Medicine |
| Christopher Sullivan, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Section of Orthopaedics The University of Chicago Medicine | Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS Program Director Department of Neurosurgery University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health | Lawrence W. Frank, MD Assistant Professor Department of Neurosurgery Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rush University Medical School |
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
To register, please email us by clicking the button below. For more information, download the brochure below.