2023 David B. Levine, MD, HSS Spine Symposium

Join world-renowned spine faculty from HSS and beyond as they address clinical controversies in cervical spine surgery and present evidence-based guidance on topics including: treatment of cervical infections, classifications of cervical deformities, management of ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament, approaches for myelopathy, and expanded indications for cervical disc replacement.

Agenda Highlights

• Management of Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL)
• Anterior Versus Posterior Approaches for Myelopathy
• Management of Cervical Infections
• Classification and Management of Cervical Deformity
• Expanded Indications for Cervical Disc Replacement – Where Are We Now?

Faculty will present cervical spine cases to a panel of experts to illustrate controversies related to treatment of cervical spine disorders, degenerative or deformity. Expert panel will debate and come up with a consensus-based treatment plan based on best evidence. A consensus paper will be published at a future issue of the HSS Journal.

Target Audience | This activity is targeted to spine surgeons, non-operative spine and sports physicians, and advanced practice providers. Residents, fellows and medical students may also benefit from this activity.

Program Faculty

Activity Director:

• Han Jo Kim, MD

HSS Faculty:

• Todd J. Albert, MD
• James E. Dowdell III, MD
• Sravisht Iyer, MD
• Sariah Khormaee, MD, PhD
• Francis C. Lovecchio, MD
• Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA

Guest Faculty:

• John Heller, MD | Emory Healthcare
• James S. Harrop, MD | Thomas Jefferson University
• Frank Phillips, MD | Rush University Medical Center
• John M. Rhee, MD | Emory Healthcare
• K. Daniel Riew, MD | Weill Cornell Medicine

About This Course | This course is named in honor of David B. Levine, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery. A former Chief of the Scoliosis Service (1967–1995), Dr. Levine specialized in scoliosis and care of the spine at HSS for over 30 years. He is Director Emeritus of both the Alumni Affairs and the Archives Committees. The David B. Levine, MD, Chair in Scoliosis is established in his honor.

Refund Policy | Refunds up to 7 days before event. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

Hospital for Special Surgery reserves the right to cancel this course. In the unlikely event the course is canceled, HSS will issue a full refund of the registration fee but will not be responsible for any other charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the course.

Please Note | This program may be recorded, filmed or photographed. By attending this program, you give permission to Hospital for Special Surgery to use your voice and likeness for any purpose (promotional, educational, or other), in any medium, and without remuneration of any kind to you.

Registration Information and Assistance | For registration assistance or any other questions, contact Continuing Education at  212.606.1057  or  [email protected].

Confirmations | All registered participants will receive a confirmation via e-mail.

Commercial Support | Funding support for the 2023 David B. Levine, MD, HSS Spine Symposium is pending.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Virtual or Onsite at Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, United States