Track: Spine and Spinal Disorders

Spine and Spinal Disorders

Spinal disorders represent one of the leading causes of pain and disability worldwide. This session connects to themes explored in robotic and computer-assisted orthopedic surgery, particularly regarding navigation-assisted spinal procedures.

Key Topics and Highlights:

Degenerative Spine Disease and Surgical Indications: Disc degeneration and spinal stenosis require careful evaluation of surgical versus conservative management. This sub-topic reviews current evidence-based indications.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Reduced tissue disruption techniques are expanding across spinal procedures, connecting to minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques. This sub-topic examines current technique and outcomes.

Spinal Fusion Technology and Biologics: Interbody device design and bone graft substitutes continue to evolve. This sub-topic covers current advances in fusion technique.

Motion-Preservation Alternatives: Disc replacement technology offers an alternative to fusion for select patients. This sub-topic compares indications and outcomes between approaches.

Adult and Pediatric Spinal Deformity Correction: Balancing correction with functional spinal alignment remains technically demanding. This sub-topic addresses current surgical planning strategies across age groups.

If your research advances spine surgery, we welcome you to submit an abstract and share your findings with a global community addressing one of orthopedics' most common conditions.