Elevate Your Skills at UCSF’s 2025 Spine Surgery Program

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Orthopaedics 411 Staff
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November 7 – 8, 2025 | Las Vegas, Nevada

Event Overview

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco invites orthopaedic surgeons to the 14th Annual UCSF Techniques in Complex Spine Surgery Program. Taking place on November 7 and 8, 2025, at the Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas, this intensive two-day event provides advanced training in surgical approaches for spinal deformities and tumors. With a dynamic blend of didactic lectures, case-based discussions, and faculty-led panels, the course is designed to enhance surgical competencies and foster decision-making in complex spine procedures.

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Key Learning Objectives

This program equips attendees with critical knowledge and practical skills to elevate their surgical practice:

  • Identify indications and refine techniques for posterior column osteotomies, interbody fusions, transpedicular osteotomies, and corpectomies.
  • Evaluate and treat pain stemming from spinal disorders using cost-effective, evidence-based guidelines.
  • Apply evidence-based strategies for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease and deformity while minimizing perioperative risk.
  • Recognize and mitigate factors that predispose patients to complications in complex spinal reconstructions.

Program Highlights

Attendees will engage with a highly focused curriculum designed for high-impact clinical application:

  • Didactic presentations by leading experts in spine surgery.
  • Interactive case conferences addressing real-world challenges in spinal deformity and tumor cases.
  • Peer discussion forums promoting shared learning and diverse perspectives.
  • CME opportunity with up to 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Who Should Attend

The course is intended for orthopaedic professionals committed to improving outcomes in complex spine surgery:

  • Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in spinal procedures.
  • Spine fellows and residents seeking advanced technical refinement.
  • Multidisciplinary team members involved in surgical planning and perioperative care.

Why Participate

This course offers a unique opportunity for surgical growth, expert engagement, and evidence-based advancement:

  • Learn directly from nationally and internationally recognized spine faculty.
  • Refine complex surgical strategies through hands-on discussions and expert-led sessions.
  • Strengthen diagnostic and operative planning capabilities for high-risk patient scenarios.
  • Connect with peers dedicated to excellence in spine care and innovation.

Register Now to Advance Your Spine Surgery Expertise

Orthopaedic surgeons are encouraged to secure their place at this premier UCSF educational event. With its emphasis on practical skill development and multidisciplinary learning, the Techniques in Complex Spine Surgery Program represents a key opportunity to master the challenges of spinal reconstruction. For more information and registration, please visit UCSF Continuing Medical Education.

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