Program Sponsor: The American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons

Chairman of the Board
Kazem Fathie, MD
Las Vegas, NV

Vice-Chairman of the Board
Harilaos Sakellarides, MD
Boston, MA

CME Committee Chair
William E. Mathews, MD
Lafayette, CA

Scientific Organizing Committee Chair
Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, FICS
Boulder, CO
 

Scientific Organizing Committee

Manuel Alzugaray, MD
Miami, FL

Maxime J.M. Coles, MD
Coffeyville, KS

Charles Xeller, MD
League City, TX

Lucia Zamorano, MD
Royal Oak, MI

Accreditation

The American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The Academy (AANOS) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Our goal is to provide and present the most progressive educational programming and evidence based medicine. The Scientific Organizers have determined that the following areas in orthopaedic and neurological surgery are currently experiencing the greatest technical advances and invite abstract submissions in any of the following categories:

1.     Stereotactic Neurosurgical, Radiosurgical, Neuro-Robotic Approaches, Awake Craniotomies

2.     Skull Based Approaches - Surgical, Radiosurgical, and Minimally Invasive Techniques

3.     3D Neuro-anatomical Microsurgery

4.     Minimally Invasive Spine and Intracranial Techniques

5.     Dynamic Complex Spine Techniques

6.     Pros and Cons of Spinal Instrumentation

7.     Neurosurgical Trauma

8.     Orthopaedic Trauma

9.     Orthopaedic Pediatrics

10.  Fetal Surgery

11.  Vertebroplasty

12.  Microsurgical Treatment of Brachial Plexus Injuries

13.  Novel Applications in Neuro-endovascular Techniques

14.  Peripheral Nerve Grafting

15.  Open Reduction Fractures

16.  Technology as Applied to Global Exchange in Neurological Surgery & Orthopaedic Surgery

17.  Novel Applications in Neuro-endovascular Techniques

18.  Neurosurgical-endoscopy

19.  Medical Ethics and Medical-Legal

20.  Practice Management Skills

These topics have been derived from research and literature review, practice parameters, consensus reports and quality patient care data that includes chart audits, mortality/morbidity data, risk management data, and quality improvement data.

All submissions are welcome.  Abstracts accepted on additional topics will be presented as "Free Paper Presentations" and will be included in the final program. 
 

General Information and NEW GUIDELINES for Abstract Submissions:

 

1.  Abstracts are being selected in Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery. Submitted papers should be original and address the latest clinical surgical applications with a primary focus on the topics as described above.  Only MD's and DO's may submit abstracts for oral or video presentation. Other healthcare providers are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentation consideration.

2.   The title of the abstract should clearly define the topic and be typed in capital letters.

3.   After the title, the presenting author should be listed followed by co-authors, followed by the name of the institution(s) where the research was completed, including the city, state and country.

4.   The body of the abstract should not exceed 250 words and must contain 4 separate paragraphs, one for each of the following:

5.   Proprietary names of drugs and or instrumentation are not allowed, generic names should be used. See the brief explanation regarding "Conflict of Interest and Off-label Disclosure Policy Form" found online at the following site:

      http://www.aanos.org/upcoming_meetings.htm. 

6.   When submitting the abstract be sure to include your contact information (name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address). Remember to list the surgical specialty and topic that best defines your presentation's surgical specialty and the PROGRAM CATEGORY as previously listed.

7.   Presenting authors must complete and submit the AANOS "Conflict of Interest Disclosure and Off-Label Disclosure Policies Form" for each submitted abstract.  If research was supported by a pharmaceutical company you are required to indicate the company's role in analyzing the data or preparing the abstract. PAPERS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THIS DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  This document is included in this call for presentations or can be found online at the following site: http://www.aanos.org/upcoming_meetings.htm. 

OTHER  IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION EXTENDED
DECEMBER 15, 2009
NO EXCEPTIONS
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED AT:
AANOS@BRAINBIZ.ORG ONLY!

 

Electronic submission will enable the author to send text and graphics and receive an immediate confirmation that your abstract was received.  If you do not receive a confirmation of abstract receipt within 48 hours (excluding Friday, holiday and weekend submissions), please contact our Office of CME immediately at 312.787.6274 x3126. 

ONLY ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED ABSTRACTS WILL BE REVIEWED AND IF ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION WILL BE REPRINTED

 

• Please direct all inquiries regarding abstract submissions and Scientific Program information to:

Mr. Paul Pancer, AANOS CME Director
Phone: 312.787.6274 x3126
Email: ppancer@ameritech.net 

• General meeting questions (registration, destination, hotel information, etc.) should be addressed to:
   

Ms. Maggie Kearney, AANOS Meeting and Publication Manager
Phone: 312.787.6274 x3129
Email: maggiek@ameritech.net  

 

LCD Projection (Power Point Presentations Only) 35mm slide projection WILL NOT be available.

 

Abstract Submission and Program Registration

Expenses associated with the submission and preparation of an abstract are the responsibility of the presenter.

Submission of an abstract does not constitute registration for the conference. Presenting authors of accepted abstracts are expected to register for the meeting and pay the meeting registration fees.

Invited Faculty:

Dr. Mario Ammirati
Dr. John J. Carbone
Dr. Gregory Christoforidis
Dr. Fernando Diaz
Dr. Jaime Diego Ramirez
Dr. Jeffrey M. Epstein
Dr. Alan E. Freeland
Dr. Carlos Gagliardi
Dr. Josue Gabriel
Dr. Richard Hostin
Dr. Steven Lee
Dr. Adam Lewis
Dr. Abid Querishi
Dr. Griselda Ramirez
Dr. Charles Sorbie
Dr. Philip Weinstein

Off-Label/Experimental Discussions

Some medical devices discussed or demonstrated in AANOS educational activities may not have been cleared by the FDA or may have been cleared by the FDA for specific uses only. AANOS requires the Faculty for this Course to disclose unlabeled uses of products. It is the Faculty's responsibility to disclose when an unlabeled use of a commercial product, or an investigational use not yet approved for any purpose will be discussed during an education activity.

Faculty Disclosure

It is the policy of AANOS to abide by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support. Standard 2: "Disclosures Relevant to Potential Commercial Bias and Relevant Financial Relationships of Those with control over CME Content", requires all planners, including course directors, chairs, and faculty, involved in the development of CME content to disclose their relevant financial relationships prior to participating in the activity. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent a speaker with a significant financial or other relationship from making a presentation, but to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation.

Conflict of Interest Resolution Statement

When individuals in a position to control or influence the development of the content have reported Financial Relationships with one or more commercial interests, AANOS utilizes a process to identify and resolve potential conflicts to ensure that the content presented is free of commercial bias. The content of this presentation was vetted through AANOS's process of peer review and content validation and modified as required to meet this standard.

Liability Statement

The Academy (AANOS), the Faculty and the education committee members assume no personal liability for the techniques or the use of any equipment and accessories demonstrated in the laboratory. The CME Transcript provided pertains only to the course and does not in any way attest to the proficiency of the participant's clinical expertise.

AANOS Disclaimer

The Academy (AANOS) does not endorse nor promote the use of any product/service of commercial entities. Equipment used in this course is for demonstration and teaching purposes only with the intent to enhance the learning experience.

ADA Statement

The Academy (AANOS) fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If any registrant is in need of accommodation, please do not hesitate to submit a written request at least one month prior to this activity.

 

 

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