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2 0 1 9 c o n f e r e n c e p r o g r a m – T ORON T O19th AnnualScientific Conference ofthe Canadian Spine SocietyFairmont Royal York 100 Front Street West Toronto Ontario M5J 1E3 CanadaWednesday February 27 to Saturday March 2, 2019CO U R S E O B J EC T I V E SThe Canadian Spine Society is a collaborativeorganization of spine surgeons and healthcareprofessionals with a primary interest inadvancing excellence in spine patient care,research and education.The Annual Scientific Conference of the Canadian Spine Society (CSS) is ayearly review of the state of spine care in Canada providing a uniquelyCanadian perspective on the treatment of spinal problems. Held jointlywith the Canadian Paediatric Spine Society (CPSS) the meeting encompassesboth adult and paediatric issues. Attendees will discuss and debate currentconcepts in both the surgical and non-operative management of a widerange of spinal pathologies. This year the conference highlights means toachieve optimal patient care both before and after surgery: “prehabilitation”as well as rehabilitation. It examines the highly relevant subject of civilityand professionalism in an increasingly confrontational society. The programtakes a broad look at the contemporary pressures driving spine care from theimpact of wait times to the influence of the latest technological advances.Topics encompass everything from breakthroughs in basic science to surgicalmanpower requirements. This meeting offers participants in the CanadianSpine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN) a chance to come togetherand review ongoing research while exchanging ideas for future projects.This Annual Scientific Conference with its CME approved mix of didacticlectures, interactive symposia, hands-on product demonstrations andprofessional interaction is the most important spine meeting in Canada.Conference registration OPEN from December 1, 2018 to February 5, 2019Registration Deadline February 5, 2019

PRE S EN T ER SE D U CAT I ONA L S E S S I ON SSPEAKER READY AREAAll sessions will be presented in English. All abstractsaccepted for presentation will be available for downloadingafter February 9, 2019 at www.spinecanada.ca. Neither abstractbooks nor program USBs will be provided on-site.Open daily (except Saturday) for all presenters to downloadpresentations prior to day of presentation. NOTE: This ismandatory for all presenters (abstract & symposia presentations).locationBallroom Foyer by CSS Registration areaOPEN DESK with LAPTOP – OPEN DAILY0700 - 2100Wednesday0600 - 2100Thursday0600 - 2100 FridayCLOSEDDISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTIn keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers participating inthis event have been asked to disclose to the audience any conflicts ofinterest that may potentially influence the presentation of the educationalmaterial. Disclosure will be done using a slide prior to the speaker’spresentation.SaturdayConference registration OPEN from December 1, 2018 to February 5, 2019Registration Deadline February 5, 2019

programWednesday February 27Thursday February 280700 - 1200 CSORN Principal Investigator Meetinglocation Salon A0615 - 0745 Coffee Break & Light Breakfastlocation Ballroom FoyerCSORN Agenda0630 - 0700 Breakfast1000 - 1015 Coffee Break1145 - 1245 Lunch0700 - 1600 Canadian Paediatric Spine Society– Full Day Sessionlocation Salon BCPSS Agenda0715 - 0800 Breakfast & Registration, Loadpresentations location Ballroom Foyer0800 - 0815 Introduction & WelcomeDr. Fabio Ferri de Barros0815 - 0845 Cross Canada Review0845 - 0930 Pain Management & Roundtable onCanadian ExperienceGuest Speakers: Janet Ahier,Natasha Bath, Natalie Wittmeier0930 - 1000 Guest Speakers: Dr. Michelle Theam &Dr. Samuel Strantzas1000 - 1015 Updates from CPSS Members1015 - 1030 Coffee Break location Ballroom Foyer1030 - 1145 Scientific Session 1: CPSS SelectedPodium Presentations1145 - 1200 Group Photo1200 - 1300 Lunch location Ballroom Foyer1300 - 1400 Scientific Session 2: CSS SelectedPodium PresentationsDEFORMITY A: #1-8session chairs Dr. Ravi Ghag &Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad1400 - 1415 Coffee Break location Ballroom Foyer1415 - 1515 Scientific Session 3: CSS SelectedPodium PresentationsDEFORMITY B: #9-16session chairs Dr. Ravi Ghag &Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad1515 - 1530 Open Microphone for PaediatricSpine Care in Canada1530 - 1545 Closing Remarks & Future DirectionsDr. Fabio Ferri de Barros1545 - 1600 CPSS Executive Meeting1630 - 1830 CSS Executive MeetingBoard Members & Past Presidents Onlylocation Manitoba Room1830 - 2100 Opening Welcome Reception, Exhibits & Registrationlocation Ballroom / Foyer0630 - 1800 Poster Gallery Open – POSTERS #P1-P30location Concert Hall0630 - 0805 Podium PresentationsCERVICAL MYELOPATHY: #17-28session chairs Dr. Eve Tsai & Dr. Eugene Wailocation Concert Hall0805 - 0830 Coffee Break & Exhibitslocation Ballroom0830 - 1005 Podium PresentationsSURGICAL OUTCOMES: #29-40session chairs Dr. Tamir Ailon & Dr. Jacob Alantlocation Concert Hall1005 - 1100 Breakfast & Exhibitslocation Ballroom1100 - 1230 CPSS SymposiumEarly Onset Scoliosis (EOS): Current Conceptsand Challengeslearning objectivesAfter this symposium the attendee will be able to: Understand the current classification system for EOS. Understand the natural history of EOS. Understand current management strategies for EOS.moderator Dr. Fábio Ferri-de-Barros MD, MSc, FRCSCpanel Dr. Kyle Stampe / Dr. David Lebel /Dr. Ron-El-Hawarylocation Concert Hall1230 - 1430 Rick Hansen Institute Sessionlocation Salon A1245 - 1400 Program Director’s Sessionchaired by Scott Paquettelocation Concert Hall1245 - 1500 Case Presentations for Residents / Fellows /Allied Health Professionals with Lunchlocation Salon B1500 - 1600 CSORN Coordinator Session – Eden Richardsonlocation Salon A1600 - 1700 CSORN General Meeting – Greg McIntoshOPEN INVITATION to all attendeeslocation Salon A1800 - 1900 Wine Tasting & Cocktails with ExhibitsTickets required to participate in Wine Tasting;everyone welcome to attend for cocktailslocationBallroom / Foyer1900 - 2100 Presidential Banquet & Speecheslocation Concert Hall2100 - 2230 CSREF Nearly Surgical Skills Fundraising Eventlocation Concert HallConference registration OPEN from December 1, 2018 to February 5, 2019Registration Deadline February 5, 2019

programFriday March 1Saturday March 20615 - 0745 Coffee Break & Light Breakfastlocation Ballroom Foyer0615 - 0745 Coffee & Light Breakfastlocation Ballroom Foyer0630 - 1800 Poster Gallery Open – POSTERS #P1-P30location Concert Hall0630 - 1200 Poster Gallery Open – POSTERS #P1-P30location Concert Hall0630 - 0805 Podium PresentationsPRE-OP / SCREENING: #41-52session chairs Dr. Étienne Bourassa-Moreau &Dr. Zhi Wanglocation Concert Hall0630 - 0805 Podium PresentationsTRAUMA / SCI: #73-84session chairs Dr. Travis Marion & Dr. John Streetlocation Concert Hall0805 - 0830 Coffee Break & Exhibitslocation Ballroom0805 - 0830 Coffee Break & Exhibitslocation Ballroom0830 - 1005 Podium PresentationsADVERSE EVENTS: #53-64session chairs Dr. Henry Ahn & Dr. Ken Thomaslocation Concert Hall0830 - 1000 Podium PresentationsMISCELLANEOUS: #85-96session chairs Dr. Hamilton Hall & Dr. Albert Yeelocation Concert Hall1005 - 1100 Breakfast & Exhibitslocation Ballroom1100 - 1230 CSS SymposiumEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)1000 - 1100 Breakfast & Exhibitslocation Ballroom1100 - 1115 Award PresentationsAward 1The Debbie Scarlett Award for Best Overall Paper– Cash Prize 1,000learning objectivesAfter this symposium the attendee will be able to: Describe techniques for preoperative patient optimization. Outline approaches described in the Northwesternand Virginia Mason ERAS protocols. Propose practical improvements to existing pre andpost-operative practices.moderator Dr. John Streetpanel Dr. Sean Christie, Dr. Tom Wainwright,Dr. Michael Wanglocation Concert Hall1230 - 1330 CSREF Annual General MeetingBoard Members Onlylocation AlgonquinAward 2The Fellow’s Best Paper Award– Cash Prize 500Award 3The Resident’s Best Paper Award– Cash Prize 500location Concert Hall1115 - 1245 CSS SymposiumProfessionalism and Civility in Medicinelearning objectivesAfter this symposium the attendee will be able to: Define and discuss the concepts of professionalismand civility in surgical practice. Discuss the impact of incivility and the positiveimpact of civility in the workplace. Develop a strategy for nurturing professionalismamongst trainees and colleagues.moderator Dr. Neil Berringtonpanel Dr. Eric Jacobsohn, Dr. Richard Cruess,Dr. Michael Westlocation Concert Hall1245 - 1500 Ontario Interprofessional Rapid Access Clinics(RACs) Sessionchaired by Y. Raja Rampersaudlocation Concert Hall1245 - 1500 Case Presentations for Residents / Fellows /Allied Health Professionals with Lunchlocation Salon A1515 - 1600 CSS Annual General Meetinglocation Concert Hall1600 - 1705 Afternoon SpineONCOLOGY: #65-72session chairs Dr. Michael Ford & Dr. Jeremie Larouchelocation Concert Hall1245Adjournmentlocation Concert Hall1705 - 1800 Cocktails, Hor D’oeuvres & Exhibitslocation Ballroom & FoyerEvening FreePoster Gallery OPEN Daily throughout Conference POSTERS #P1-P30 locationConcert HallConference registration OPEN from December 1, 2018 to February 5, 2019Registration Deadline February 5, 2019

GENERA L I NFORMAT I ONCSS Registration DeskAccommodationHotel reservations must be made by the deadline of January 25,2019. Registrants and presenters are responsible for making theirown arrangements.Fairmont Royal YorkToll Free Reservations 1 (866) 540-4489Group Code for Special Room Rates *0219CANA 001 or quotethe group name Canadian Spine SocietyOnline Reservation LINK – www.spinecanada.caA limited number of rooms will be held until January 25, 2019.After that date any remaining rooms in our block will be released.Be sure to reserve early to avoid disappointment.OPEN DAILYlocation Ballroom Foyer0700 - 1300Wednesday February 271800 - 2100Wednesday February 270600 - 1300Thursday February 280600 - 1300 Friday March 11600 - 1700 Friday March 10600 - 1300Saturday March 2DRESSDress code is business casual for the duration of the Conference,except for the evening of the Presidential Banquet, which issemi-formal.Accreditation / Study CreditsThis event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) asdefined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The RoyalCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved byThe Canadian Orthopaedic Association.REFUND POLICYA registration refund will be made upon written request on or priorto February 5, 2019; an administration fee of 35 will be retained.Any refunds granted after February 5, 2019 will incur an administrative fee of 75.GENERAL INQUIRIES & EXHIBITOR INFORMATIONFor general inquiries about the Conference or to obtain Exhibitorinformation, please contact:Jennifer EdwardsDirector of Operations, Conference Coordinator,Canadian Spine SocietyTelephone (519) 986-1459Email css@spinecanada.caREGISTRATION INQUIRIESFor all inquiries regarding Registration for the Conference,please contact:Carey MeyersRegistrar, Canadian Spine SocietyTelephone (519) 986-1459Email registration@spinecanada.caF U T U RE C S S CONFERENCE S2020 February 26 to 29Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, BC, Canada2021 February 24 to 27Fairmont le Château Frontenac, Québec, QC, Canada2022 February 23 to 26Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB, CanadaS AV E T H E DAT E2019 September 4 to 72nd CANZCanada, Australia and New ZealandCombined Spine Society Meeting 2019Queenstown, New ZealandRegistration opens June 2018Visit the NZOA website for details: nzoa.org.nz/events19th Annual Scientific Conference of the Canadian Spine SocietyConference registration OPEN from December 1, 2018 to February 5, 2019Registration Deadline February 5, 2019