16:00 - 18:00
Concurrent Sessions | Cases & Cocktails 1-3

Cases & Cocktails 1: Novel Techniques in Complex Thoracolumbar Deformity

Cases & Cocktails 2: Innovation in Pediatric Deformity (VBT, Apifix, Endoscopic, etc.)

Cases & Cocktails 3: Adult and Pediatric Cervical Deformity

18:00 - 20:00
Welcome Reception*

The 31^st IMAST will officially begin with the Welcome Reception, a hosted reception featuring hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and reunions with colleagues and friends and exhibitor viewing.

Available at no charge to in-person meeting delegates, $50 USD for guests of registered delegates.

*denotes a Non-CME session/event

What is Included?

Registration policies are subject to change.

• Entrance to all general and concurrent sessions
• Admission to the industry hands-on workshops
• Meeting materials
• Refreshment breaks and lunch
• Welcome Reception
• Certificate of attendance and CME credits
• Meeting app with ARS capabilities for an interactive meeting experience
• Access to meet face-to-face with exhibitors

Questions?

For registration questions, please contact the SRS Meetings team at meetings@srs.org.

Method of Booking

The IMAST group block is sold out. You may check the hotel’s website for availability.
Online Reservations: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Phone: +1-888-236-2427

Attendees

IMAST delegates are encouraged to attend the Hands-On Workshops (HOWs) and visit the exhibit hall during the meeting.

Hands-On Workshops (HOWs)

Attend the Hands-On Workshops during breakfast or lunch on Thursday and lunch on Friday. Each workshop is programmed by a single-supporting company and features presentations on topics and technologies selected by the company. *Please note: CME credits are not available for Hands-On Workshop.

Hands-On Workshop Schedule

*meeting room locations are subject to change

	Thursday, April 11	Friday, April 12
MORNING	8:00 - 9:00
Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 1	Orthofix/ SeaSpine
Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 3	Stryker
Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 10	SI-BONE
Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 12	Augmedics
LUNCH	12:00 - 13:00	11:30 - 12:30
Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 1	Medtronic	DePuy Synthes
Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 3	Highridge Medical	Amgen
Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 10	DePuy Synthes	Pacira
Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 12	Globus Medical	ATEC Spine

 

*CME Credits are not available for Hands-On Workshops

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 | 08:00 - 09:00

AUGMEDICS | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 12 | Augmented Reality (AR) in Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine: Early Experience & Technique Pearls

This hands-on technology workshop will focus on the innovative application of augmented reality (AR) navigation in minimally invasive and complex spine procedures.

Led by Dr. Raj Sethi and Dr. Venu Nemani, this one hour session will focus on:

• Case-based application of AR navigation in spine procedures
• Early experience with AR adoption and learning curve
• Technique pearls for safety, accuracy, and efficiency In addition to the didactic session, participants will receive hands-on training with the Augmedics xvision Spine System.

ORTHOFIX / SEASPINE | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 1 | As Fast as Freehand: How 7D Flash Navigation Elevates My Deformity Practice

Join us for a case discussion and hands-on workshop surrounding the 7D FLASH Navigation System, a radiation-free navigation solution for complex spinal procedures. Listen to our esteemed surgeon panel share their own personal experience of how this technology has enhanced their practice without adding time or disruption of workflow in the OR. Truly navigation on demand!

Surgeon Presenters: Khaled M. Kebaish, MD, Tyler R. Koski, MD, Gregory M. Mundis. Jr, MD

SI-BONE | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 10 | Sacropelvic Fixation - Why, When & How?

Please join us in this case-based presentation, reviewing the common complications in spinal deformity and how to implement the latest surgical strategies to reduce the 24% sacropelvic fixation failure rate. We will uncover your high-risk patients and review the emerging considerations for sacropelvic fixation in both short and long constructs. Speakers: Sigurd Berven, MD and Isador Lieberman, MD 

STRYKER | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 3 | Intra-Operative CT Imaging and Surgical Navigation in Pediatric Neuromuscular Scoliosis

Join Dr. Upasani and Stryker as we breakdown the surgical benefits of utilizing Airo TruCT and the Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance Software for treating pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis using the Everest Deformity Spinal System.

Faculty: Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 | 12:00 - 13:00

DEPUY SYNTHES | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 10 | Surgical Techniques in Complex Reconstruction for Adults

Dive deep into real-world cases with seasoned thought leaders covering topics on cervicothoracic deformity, coronal deformity, VCR, PSO, and more. Engage in lively discussions and exchange insights on surgical techniques for complex reconstruction in adults.

Moderator: Munish C. Gupta, MD Faculty: Ioannis Avramis, MD; Ali A. Baaj, MD; Alekos A. Theologis, MD

GLOBUS MEDICAL | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 12 | Emerging Technologies That Will Help Define the Future of Deformity Surgery

Please join this surgeon-led workshop to learn more about the latest evolution of enabling technology for deformity surgery from Globus® Medical. Discover the newest addition to the portfolio that is designed to help surgeons create an intelligent pre-operative plan to restore the patients’ global spinal alignment. Then learn how to precisely execute a surgical plan using innovative robotics, imaging, and power tools.

Product Focus: Adult Deformity Faculty: Themistocles Protopsaltis, MD

MEDTRONIC | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 1 | The Evolving Role of Robotics, Data, and AI in Deformity Spine Surgery

As the demand for customized care increases, Medtronic is delivering a connected ecosystem of technology, people, and solutions through AiBLE - a customizable healthcare solution that integrates connected care and predictive technology to advance surgery in the pursuit of better patient outcomes. This workshop will provide a unique opportunity to discover how spine surgeons are leveraging artificial intelligence-driven surgical planning, patient-specific spinal implants for complex constructs, and robotic-assisted surgical delivery into their practice. Join us to learn how Medtronic is partnering with surgeons to advance surgery in pursuit of better patient outcomes.

Moderator: Dr. Christopher Shaffrey Faculty: Dr. Ronald Lehman and Dr. Joseph Osorio

HIGHRIDGE MEDICAL | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 3 | Innovative Solutions for Idiopathic Scoliosis: Non-fusion and Fusion

Discussion on the benefits of VBT and PSF options and how to avoid pitfalls through optimized techniques.

Faculty: Firoz Miyanji, MD, Josh Pahys, MD, Michael Vitale, MD 

FRIDAY APRIL 12 | 11:30 - 12:30

AMGEN | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 3 | Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - Relevant Information for the Spine Care Provider

Osteoporosis is common in patients undergoing spine deformity surgery. The workshop is intended to provide update on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis for spine care provider. The workshop consists of an instructor-led lecture and interactive Q&A IMAST 2024 attendees who are interested in bone health, osteoporosis and bone quality are welcome to attend.

Moderator: Dr. Robert Eastlack, Scripps Health Presenter: Dr. Peter Passias, Duke University

ATEC SPINE | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 12 | Defining the Future of Deformity Surgery: Patient-Specific Care through Data-Driven Solutions

You are invited to join our esteemed surgeon panel for a case-based discussion highlighting the crucial role of information, technology, and AI in addressing the most critical challenges and complications in complex deformity surgery.  Share your insights and collaborate with peers in defining strategies aimed at improving outcome predictability through standardized, well-informed end-to-end care.

Faculty: Tyler Koski, MD, Rajiv Sethi, MD, Virginie LaFage, PhD

DEPUY SYNTHES | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 1 | Next-Gen Spine Surgery: Redefining Enabling Technology | Fireside Chat

Join us for a captivating Fireside Chat where cutting-edge enabling technology meets real-world impact. From groundbreaking advancements to practical adoption. This session will inspire, educate, and spark meaningful conversations that is shaping the future of MedTech.

Faculty: Eric O. Klineberg, MD (Moderator); Christopher P. Ames, MD; Jennifer M. Bauer, MD; Isador H. Lieberman, MD

PACIRA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon 10 | Innovative Post-Operative Pain Management Techniques for Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery

Join this interactive session which will discuss new and evolving pain management strategies to manage post-surgical pain in both pediatric and adult spine surgery. Live erector spinae plane (ESP) and transversus abdominus plane (TAP) blocks will be demonstrated on a live model for both ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided approaches in addition to technique and dosing options for the use of liposomal bupivacaine.

Faculty: Daniel M. Sciubba, MD, MBA; Robert H. Cho, MD

About San Diego

San Diego is a beach city nestled in the beautiful California Pacific coastline. One of many of the city’s attractions include Balboa Park -- the site of the San Diego Zoo -- as art galleries, artist studios, museums, and gardens. The harbor is home to the USS Midway, a naval aircraft carrier that was the largest ship in the world until 1955, served the US Navy until 1992 and now is a military museum.

Arriving in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the main airport in San Diego. SAN is located approximately 3.3 miles to the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (333 West Harbor Drive).

Taxis or rideshares (Uber, Lyft) are commonly used and available at the airport.

Registration

Faculty and Presenting Authors: Please refer to your invitation.

Presenting authors are required to register for the meeting and pay the required registration fees. If the original presenting author is unable to present live in San Diego, another co-author on the paper may present in their place. Please contact education@srs.org by January 26, 2024 with any author changes.

For more information on registration, please visit: Registration.

CME

The 31^st International Meeting on Advanced Spine Deformity is CME accredited, and it is therefore essential that the presentations are free from commercial influence. References to commercial products must use their generic name or be balanced by referring to other similar products. Please see the guidelines below for CME information.

Non-Exclusive License and Attestation

All faculty, podium, and E-Point presenting authors must complete a Non-Exclusive License and Attestation Form in the Speaker Management System. All presenters will be prompted to complete this form upon logging in to accept their presentation(s) by January 12, 2024.

Disclosures

All faculty, podium, and E-Point presentations must disclose the author’s financial relationships with ineligible companies from the past 24 months.

Please note: An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Sample Disclosure Slide

Product Name Use Policy

SRS strongly prefers that pharmaceuticals and proprietary software/databases as well as surgical approaches or specific instrumentation such as “Surgimap, MIMICS, EOS Imaging, ROTEM, XLIF, DLIF, AxiaLIF, Solera, Vertex, Expedium, Mountaineer, VEPTR, Shilla, etc.,” are not used in presentations. These terms should be replaced by a generic term or description of the drug, software/database and/or instrumentation or technique unless the use of the term directly impacts learners’ understanding of the presentation or data. Instrumentation may also be referred to when the device name is a landmark system that is no longer sold (i.e. Harrington, Cotrel-Dubousset, Luque).

It is recognized that studies evaluating a device or devices or comparing different devices or techniques may require the use of product or technique names. If a device trade name or industry developed technique using a trademarked name are used in an abstract or presentation, it will be specifically reviewed by the CME Committee for evaluation of any relevant financial relationships. When there is a known relevant financial relationship, expanded verbal disclosure will be necessary at the time of presentation.

Furthermore, if a product name is mentioned, the audience should be informed of why it is necessary to give the name.

Product-Specific Language Glossary

Manuscripts

Manuscripts are required for abstracts selected as Podium Presentations. Manuscripts must be uploaded in the Speaker Management System by presenting authors no later than March 19, 2024.

For more information, please visit: Manuscript Guidelines