Dr. J. Patrick Johnson will speak at the 15th Annual SSF Spine Residents & Fellows Course. The event takes place from Friday, August 9, 2024, at 7:00 AM to Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Seattle Science Foundation, 550 17th Ave #600, Seattle, WA. This course is designed for orthopedic fellows and senior neurosurgical residents entering spinal surgery practice. It covers the latest in spinal care, including:
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Trauma and deformity
- Tumors and infection
- Imaging
- Objectives
Participants will learn about:
- Cervical deformity and spinal balance
- Surgical management of spine tumors
- Spinal deformity basics
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Advanced lateral approaches
- Robotic pedicle screw placement
You can learn more about the event at the Seattle Science Foundation.
J. Patrick Johnson, MD is a renowned neurosurgeon specializing in spinal disorders and has served as the Director of the Institute for Spinal Disorders at Cedars Sinai Medical Center since 2001 and previously as the Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center from 1993 to 2001.
Dr. Johnson’s contributions to the field of neurosurgery and spine surgery are highly regarded, and minimally invasive spinal surgery is a focus of Dr. Johnson’s practice.