Fusion and decompression for degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine
9.00-9.20 h.
TLIF : Gold standard for interbody fusion from the posterior approach? Tips and tricks. Alternatives for posterior fixation.
Prof. Benalcazar
9.20-9.40 h.
The ALIF philosophy. Do we really need the anterior approach?
Prof. Mehren
9.40-10.00 h.
May we solve cases with anterior-alone surgery?.
Prof. Benalcazar
10.00-10.30 h. / ROUND TABLE / DISCUSSION
Chairman:
Dr. J.A. Martínez Agüeros
10.30-11.00 h. / Coffee break
11.00-11.40 h.
Direct lateral/ Extreme lateral Interbody Fusion (DLIF/XLIF). Overview (Rationale, indications, surgical technique, tips and tricks).
Prof. Conix
11.40-12.00 h.
Neurological safety and Neurofisiology with the trans-psoas approach.
Prof. M. Martínez
12.00-12.20 h.
Trans-psoas treatment of adult scoliosis.
Prof. Cardoso
12.20-13.15 h. / ROUND TABLE / DISCUSSION
Chairman:
Dr. J.A. Martínez Agüeros
13.30-15.30 h. / Lunch
Complications of MIS Surgery. Motion-preserving posterior techniques.
15.30-15.50 h.
Complications of MIS Surgery.
Prof. Cardoso
15.50-16.20 h.
Discussion: Posterior Decompression & Rigid or Dynamic Fixation.
Prof. Conix
16.20-16.40 h.
The role of indirect decompression using interespinous process spacers.
Prof. Cardoso
16.40-17.00 h.
Inter spinous devices experience.
Prof. Benalcazar
17:00-17.30 h. / ROUND TABLE / DISCUSSION
Chairman:
Dr. R. Martín Láez
17:30–17:45 h. / CLOSING REMARKS. ADJOURN