Wednesday, October 16 - Saturday, October 19, 2019 (Members Only)
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
New York, New York

Guest Nation: Japan

This hands-on course will provide an opportunity for participants to expand their knowledge and improve their skills through training and discussions with leading spinal deformity surgeons from throughout the world. Registration will be limited to ensure access to faculty, small-group interaction for better learning, and opportunities for hands-on work. A minimum of ten hours of the course will be devoted to lab work, with a strong faculty-to-learner ratio. Topics and lab sessions will cover all areas of the spine and a variety of conditions and techniques. The intimate learning theme will begin on night one with small group “Fireside Chats” with faculty and will proceed to presentations, video demonstrations and lab rotations on day 2 and 3.

Registration Opens: June 2019

• Review appropriate anatomy of the cervical spine.
• Compare the methods for diagnosis of neck disorders.
• Evaluate operative and non-operative treatment options for cervical spine disorders.
• Recognize and respond to complications of surgical treatment.
• Exchange information on cervical spine research, diagnosis and treatment with both US and international surgeons.

Member and Nonmember registration opens May 15th, 2019. Pre-registration deadline: 10/25/2019. Register on-site after 10/25/2019. Cancellation Policy: A $50 processing fee will be assessed on cancellation.

• Discuss new developments and techniques.
• Present the results of current cervical spine research data.
• Foster research concerning the diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine injury and disease.

Member and Nonmember registration opens May 15, 2019. Pre-registration deadline: 10/25/2019. Register on-site after 10/25/2019. Cancellation Policy: A $50 processing fee will be assessed on cancellation.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
• Diagnose, triage and manage lumbar and cervical spine disorders
• Describe the anatomy and function of the shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle joints
• Determine the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic x-ray interpretation and exercise prescriptions in the primary care office
• Diagnose and treat orthopedic problems in the hip, thigh, knee and shoulder
• Describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration and injection for the treatment of orthopedic problems
• Discuss signs, symptoms, significance and approach to mild traumatic brain injury as a consequence of athletic endeavors
• List the current recommendations, controversies and medicolegal considerations surrounding treating the adolescent athlete

The Selby Spine Conference is designed for surgeons with a special interest in the treatment of spinal disorders. The latest advances and controversies in the field will be presented through didactic lectures, open discussions, debates and case presentations. Selby Spine grew out of the Keystone Meeting that Dr. David Selby began in Keystone, Colorado in 1986. Dr. David Selby was more than a phenomenal spine surgeon, decorated war hero, and gifted artist. He lead by example through courage, commitment to multidisciplinary inclusion, humility, and dedication to education. He lived a life of service.To honor his legacy and continue his mission, fellows and devotees of Dr. Selby founded the Selby Conference in 1999.

The idea to have a joint meeting bringing together several spine societies at the same time and at the same place originated around the turn of the century.

The SpineWeek committee was mandated with the practical organisation of such a conference, and this led to the first SpineWeek meeting which was held in Porto, Portugal in 2004. It was well received by individual participants, the involved scientific spine societies and by the supporting MedTech industry.

Three more SpineWeeks followed: Geneva (Switzerland) in 2008, Amsterdam (The Netherlands) in 2012 and Singapore in 2016.

One of the remarkable evolutions noted from one SpineWeek to the next, was the increase of participants coming from Asia. This incited the SpineWeek committee to move east for the 2020 SpineWeek meeting, and we are pleased to announce the meeting in Melbourne on 27 April – 1 May 2020.

Next to the usual participating spine societies such as the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS), the North American Spine Society (NASS) and the Brasilian Spine Society, we now welcome other societies. SpineWeek meetings have been at the origin of many a scientific collaboration bringing together clinicians and scientists from around the world and from very different scientific societies.

We look forward to a truly exciting week in Melbourne, both at a scientific and a social level. Join us for this first Oceanian SpineWeek meeting and spread the word!