
31st International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST)

31st International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) is organized by Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and will be held from Apr 10 - 13, 2024 at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, California, United States of America.
Description:
The 31st International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) will offer an in-person meeting experience, in San Diego, CA, where leading spine surgeons, innovative researchers, and the most advanced spine technologies come together in an international forum to demonstrate and discuss recent advances in spine surgery. IMAST focuses on innovative and new methods/techniques for spinal pathology. Educational content includes instructional course lectures, four-minute paper presentations, case discussions, E-Point Presentations, and industry workshops, all lead by a multidisciplinary and international faculty.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of IMAST, you should be able to:
• Assess and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of robotics, navigation and enabling technology for the treatment of spinal conditions.
• Discuss the impact of osteoporosis on the ability to treat spinal pathologies
• Examine the different types of anterior approaches for pediatrics scoliosis and assess the limitations of each approach
• Analyze the operative and nonoperative care of AIS throughout a patient's life, from childhood to adulthood
• Understand the options for the management of adult spinal deformity using minimally invasive surgical techniques
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.