Raed Abusuwwa, D.O.: No financial relationships to disclose
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to become a better listener to your patient's story
Exam as if you were a neurologist
Understand diagnostic imaging and their value
Understand when to use advanced imaging
Bring the patient to the decision making table
Identify the target then move
Lecture Summary: The least invasive procedure in spine surgery is no procedure; and next least invasive procedure is the correct one. Each patient deserve a tailored approach. This comes with experience and understanding the literature. This tailored methodology demands that the surgeon has an open mind to learn new tricks of the trade.