Agenda

 Wednesday, July 16, 2025 
2:00pmRegistration / Exhibitors 
2:30Welcome and IntroductionsLionel N. Metz, MD
Lee A. Tan, MD
Kyle A. Mitsunaga, MD
2:35The Nuances in Management of Spinal Osteodiscitis, an Evidence-Based ApproachSina Pourtaheri, MD
2:55The Use of Neuromonitoring Modalities in Complex Spinal Deformity SurgerySigurd H. Berven, MD
3:15Multi-Level Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Matching Patient with ProcedureBobby Tay, MD
3:35Honored Speaker Introduction 
3:40Cervical Disc Replacement in China: 20-year Clinical Experience in PUTH from 2003-2023Yu Sun, MD
4:05Question and Answer 
4:20Break 
4:40Cervical Laminoplasty – How to Choose the Most Appropriate Patients?James Lin, MD
5:00Craniocervical Fusion: Indications and Optimizing OutcomesNima Alan, MD
5:20Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Anterior Column of the SpineAaron Clark, MD
 Management of Primary Tumors of the Spinal ColumnAlekos Theologis, MD
5:40Radiolucent Technology in the Treatment of Spine TumorsAlekos Theologis, MD
6:00Advancements in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Techniques and OutcomesPraveen V. Mummaneni, MD
6:20Question & Answer 
6:30pmCourse Adjourns 
6:30pmHawaiian Reception (6:30-8pm)
Attendees and Exhibitors Welcome		 
   
 Thursday, July 17, 2025 
7:30amContinental Breakfast at Moana Surfrider Hotel 
8:00Welcome and IntroductionsLionel N. Metz, MD
Lee A. Tan, MD
Kyle A. Mitsunaga, MD
8:05Management of Spinal Deformities Associated with OsteoporosisEmmanuel Menga, MD
8:25How to Optimize Surgical Outcome in Multilevel ACDFs?Hani Malone, MD
8:45Chin on Chest Correction – Step by StepChristopher P. Ames, MD
9:05Honored Speaker IntroductionCourse Chair
9:10Advancements in Surgical Techniques for Adult Spinal Deformity: Challenges and InnovationsStephen Lewis, MD
9:35Coffee Break 
9:55Honored Speaker Introduction Course Chair
10:00A Longitudinal Perspective on Innovation in Spine Surgery: The Impact and Longevity of What We Have TriedJens Chapman, MD
10:25Question and Answer 
10:35Sacropenia and Frailty in Adult Spine SurgeryShane Burch, MD
10:55Honored Speaker Introduction Course Chair
11:00The PUTH Classification and Surgical Strategy in the Treatment of Congenital Cervical Scoliosis: Based on the CROCS (Chinese Registry of Congenital Cervical Scoliosis) StudyFeifei Zhou, MD
11:25Question and Answer 
11:35Case Presentations 
 Case #1 – Cervical Deformity 
 Case #2 – Thoracolumbar deformity 
 Case #3 – Pediatric Deformity 
 Case #4 – Revision Surgery 
12:35pmAdjourn, Lunch on the Lanai 
   
 Friday, July 18, 2025 
7:30amContinental Breakfast at Moana Surfrider Hotel 
8:00Abstract Symposium 
 8:00  Session 1 – Cervical, Paper #1-5 
 8:20  Discussion 
 8:30  Session 2 – Adult and Pediatric Deformity, Paper #6-10 
 8:50  Discussion 
 9:00  Session 3 – New Technology, Complications, Etc, Paper #11-15 
 9:20  Discussion 
 9:30  Abstract Awards  
9:40Surgical Treatment to the Congenital Cervical Scoliosis: 106 Cases in 15-year Clinical Experience From PUTHYu Sun, MD
10:05Innovations in Surgical Management of Pediatric Congenital Spinal Deformities: Techniques and OutcomesStephen Lewis, MD
10:30Coffee Break 
10:50Use of Posterior Based Osteotomies in Pediatric DeformityYashar Javidan, MD
11:10Treatment of High-Grade Spondylolisthesis in Pediatric PatientsStephen George, MD
11:30Question and Answer 
11:40Educating the Next Generation of Spine SurgeonsJens Chapman, MD
12:00pmComplication Avoidance in Complex Pediatric Spine SurgeryMatthew Cage, MD
12:20Tips and Tricks in Adult Spinal Deformity SurgeryJoseph Osorio, MD
12:40Question and Answer 
1:00Lunch on the Lanai 
   
 Saturday, July 19, 2025 
7:30amContinental Breakfast at Moana Surfrider Hotel 
8:00Motion-Sparing Surgical Alternatives in Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisGraham Fedorak, MD
8:20Treatment of High-Grade Spondylolisthesis in Pediatric PatientsJamal McClendon, MD
8:40Surgical Treatment to the Multilevel Cervical Disconnection Syndrome (MCDS): the PUTH SeriesYu Sun, MD
9:00Spinopelvic StabilizationAshraf El Naga, MD
9:20Coffee Break 
9:40Correction Surgery for Cervical and Craniovertebral DeformitiesFeifei Zhou, MD
10:05Surgical Management of Spinal MetastasesDaniel Kang, MD
10:25Prioritization of Surgical Intervention in the Polytrauma PatientDavid Gendelberg, MD
10:45Contemporary Treatment of Thoracolumbar Spine TraumaAnthony DiGiorgio, DO, MHA
11:05Using AI in Spine SurgeryJun Kim, MD
11:25Socioeconomic Considerations of Spine SurgeryRichard Menger, MD
11:45Question and Answer 
12:00pmCourse Adjourns