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Innovative Techniques in Spine Surgery:
A Think Tank
8th Annual Meeting — June 23-25, 2011

PROGRAM
THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY
Saturday, June 25, 2011
6:30 Breakfast/Exhibits
7:30 Posterior Non-fusion Devices
Moderator: Tom Errico, M.D.

Posterior Dynamic Stabilization
The Evidence:
Posterior Dynamic Stabilization-Design and Rationale Tony Castellvi, M.D.
Posterior Dynamic Stabilization – Technology over Reason Scott Kitchel, M.D.

Questions/Discussion


8:00 SPINAL REGENERATIVE TECHNOLOGIES:
The Role of Cells and Trophic Implants in Spinal Disorders

Moderators: Sig Berven, Carl Lauryssen, Robin Young

I) Introduction
Role of Stem Cells in Spine-Defining a Trophic Implant and Potential Applications Ira Fedder, M.D.
Categorizing Trophic Implants and Regulatory Considerations Sig Berven, M.D.

II) Stem Cells in Spine Fusion Applications
Osteoconductive Matrices and Marrow

Collagen/Hydroxyapatite Scott Kitchel, M.D.
Tricalcium Phosphate Maarten Persenaire, M.D.
Structural Demineralized Cancellous Bone David Jacofsky, M.D.

Questions/Discussion

DBM With Viable Cells
DBM With Stem Cell Bone Growth Substitute Eubulus Kerr, III, M.D.
Cancellous Bone Containing Viable Adult Stem Cells Ray Linovitz, M.D.
Human Tissue/Cell Based Allograft Frank Phillips, M.D.

Questions/Discussion

Commercially Available Allogeneic Cell Sources
Amniotic Fluid-derived Cells Sig Berven, M.D.
Amniotic Tissue-derived Cells Peter McFetridge, Ph.D.
Synovial Fluid-derived Cells Carl Lauryssen, M.D.


Questions/Discussion

III) Stem Cells in Intervertebral Disc Regeneration
Overview:
Disc Rehydration Robin Young
Juvenile Chondrocytes and Disc Regeneration H. Davis Adkisson, M.D.

IV) Stem Cells and Spinal Cord Injury
Cellular Basis of Spinal Cord Regeneration Carl Lauryssen, M.D.

Questions/Discussion


V) Future Directions in Stem Cells and Trophic Implants
Clinical Considerations Sig Berven, M.D.
Market Considerations Robin Young
 
11:15 ADJOURN
 
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