The argument that trainees need exposure to traditional “freehand” techniques in spine is valid. The argument that trainees need to understand safe and effective use of Navigation technology, as it’s becoming more commonplace in academic & community settings, is equally valid.…

Resection of an intradural schwannoma: expose, find the rostral/caudal poles, stimulate and cut affarent & efferent rootlet attachments, en bloc removal of lesion and close. #neurosurgery

Total disc replacement can be a great non-fusion option in the right patient candidate. #neurosurgery

Great work!

What are the key, practical alignment parameters in cervical spinal deformity surgery? Hope colleagues find this brief review on this topic helpful. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Open reduction, ligamentotaxis and fixation for a lumbar fracture-dislocation.

The latest session on Endoscopic Spine Surgery with Prof. Jin-Sung (Luke) Kim is now available on our #YouTube channel. youtu.be/S2KG64K_bKU?si…
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We’re doing fewer corpectomies for tumor nowadays, but the skill set remains an important one for trainees (either via posterolateral costo or lateral transthoracic/retropleural approach).

More terrific science and speakers at Scoliosis Research Society #IMAST2024 !

Intraop traction can be invaluable, especially in cases of flexible, or semi rigid deformity. 360 reconstruction is still needed.

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At 3 yrs postop, ~50% of the ASD cohort demonstrated good surgical durability, which was more likely in pts whose reconstruction was fused to the pelvis&addressed lumbopelvic mismatch.

#OrthoTwitter #NSGY Tyler K. Williamson, DO Peter Passias MD, FAAOS
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We are pleased to host Dr. Rory Goodwin, Spine Services Director Duke Spine Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis as the 2024 Silber Lecturer. The Silber Lecture is an annual lecture in honor of Brian D. Silber, and is supported by the Brian D Silber Memorial Fund! We are so grateful to…

(1/3) Thrilled to be a part of the Scoliosis Research Society L.E.A.D inaugural cohort, surrounded by brilliant and accomplished spine surgeons from around the world at the 2024 IMAST meeting. Scoliosis Research Society UNC Neurosurgery

Great to connect with colleagues, mentors and friends at Scoliosis Research Society #IMAST2024 ! Dr. Suken A. Shah #LuizPimenta

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Awesome #BannerSpine representation at Scoliosis Research Society #IMAST24 in #SanDiego !

With my ortho spine colleague and friend Dr. Shaleen Vira. He gave an excellent talk on AI & spine surgery.

Tune in at 6 pm ET today as we're thrilled to welcome Prof. Luke Kim, a true expert in endoscopic & MIS spine surgery!
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Welcome to University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery, Dr. Chao Li!!!!
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Game time! The best meeting on advanced spine techniques and technologies! Scoliosis Research Society Dr. Suken A. Shah Ron El-Hawary Robert Cho, MD, FAAOS, FAOA Mehmet Erkilinc MD Khoi Than Benjamin Elder, MD/PhD #IMAST2024

A huge congrats to our clinical spine fellow, Dr. Chao Li, who’ll be joining the wonderful University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery team as spine faculty this summer. I know he’ll demonstrate the same passion for exceptional care at OU as he did here with us at #BannerSpine . Congrats Chao!