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ForwardMayo Clinic Advancements in Surgical & Medical Management of the Spine 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Toure Barksdale, M.D., Brett A. Freedman, M.D., Jane Konidis, M.D. and Arjun S. Sebastian, M.D.
February 22 - 26, 2026 - Hyatt Regency Maui - Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
This 5-day course addresses the spectrum of spine diseases via didactics, case studies, and panel discussions, whether it is secondary to trauma, deformity, or common degenerative conditions. A unique split curriculum covers strategies for both surgical spine management and nonoperative approaches, including epidemiology, clinical anatomy, biomechanics, clinical assessment, and spine imaging review. Spinal injection strategies for various common spinal conditions, safety, and efficacy are examined, as well as post traumatic surgical management, adjacent segment disease issues, and comparison between various surgical techniques such as motion preserving and fusion. Differential diagnosis and the global burden of spine disease are emphasized, discussed, and debated.
Target Audience
This course is designed for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, primary care physicians, sports medicine specialists, pain specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, postdocs, and medical/health professional students.
Learning Objectives
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
- Summarize the criteria for choosing between surgical and non-surgical treatments for spine trauma.
- Identify methods to bone health optimization into your spine practice.
- Review evidence-based approaches to cervical radiculopathy and stenosis including pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical treatment options.
Schedule is in Hawaii Time
Program Schedule (PDF)
Sunday, February 22, 2026 – INTRO AND OPTIMIZATION DAY | |
3:15 p.m. | Registration, Exhibit & Refreshments |
4:00 p.m. | Introduction to the Course |
4:20 p.m. | Osteoporosis: A Primer for the Spine Provider (Diagnosis (More than DXA), Treatment and FLS) |
4:40 p.m. | BHO and Anabolics: Impact on Spinal Fusion Outcomes |
5:00 p.m. | Managing Obesity in Patients with Painful Spinal Disease? |
5:20 p.m. | GLP-1’s – Reality, Magic and Myths |
5:40 p.m. | Bodybuilding/Weightlifting for Back Pain in Pregnancy |
6:00 p.m. | Expecting the Unexpected; Preparing for low Frequency/High Intensity Situations |
6:20 p.m. | Q&A Session |
6:40 p.m. | Wrap-up |
7:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Monday, February 23, 2026 – TRAUMA DAY | |
5:30 a.m. | BREAKFAST |
6:00 a.m. | Roundtable Discussions 6:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m. |
6:30 a.m. | BREAK |
6:40 a.m. | Surgical Strategies in Elderly Trauma |
CSP Trauma I | |
7:00 a.m. | Medical Management of Whiplash |
7:20 a.m. | Management of Trauma Instability Ahmad Nassr, M.D. |
7:40 a.m. | Management of Odontoid Fractures in the Elderly |
8:00 a.m. | Classification of CSP Trauma - Keynote |
8:20 a.m. | Q&A |
8:35 a.m. | BREAK |
CSP Trauma II | |
8:40 a.m. | Occipital-Cervical Fusion - A Tutorial for All Indications |
9:00 a.m. | In-patient Rehab After SCI |
9:20 a.m. | Cervicothoracic Trauma Cases and Discussion |
9:40 a.m. | Q&A |
LSP Trauma | |
10:00 a.m. | Classification of Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma |
10:20 a.m. | Nonoperative Management of Lumbar Burst Fractures |
10:40 a.m. | A Systematic Approach to Surgical Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures |
11:00 a.m. | Managing Trauma Consults and Follow-up - The Role of the APP |
11:20 a.m. | Managing Fractures of the Ankylotic Spine and Senile Burst Fractures – What we see on call |
11:40 a.m. | Q&A |
12:00 p.m. | Summary and Adjourn |
12:15 p.m. | Adjourn |
12:45 p.m. | SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY |
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – BONE DISEASE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT DAY | |
5:30 a.m. | BREAKFAST |
6:00 a.m. | Round Table Discussions 6:00 a.m. 6:20 a.m. |
6:40 a.m. | BREAK |
Bone Disease | |
6:50 a.m. | Medical Oncologic Treatment of Spinal Malignancies and Outcomes |
7:10 a.m. | Radiation Therapy Role in Metastatic Disease of the Spine |
7:30 a.m. | Proton Beam Therapy – How Has it Changed the Treatment of Spinal Tumors? |
7:50 a.m. | Metastatic Spine Disease – SINS and Beyond – A Surgeons Perspective |
8: 10 a.m. | 3-D Modelling – How to Make the Most of this Powerful Technology |
8:30 a.m. | Patient Specific Solutions in Spine Surgery – Cancer to Degen |
8:50 a.m. | Q&A |
The Future of Procedural Pain Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain | |
9:10 a.m. | Palliative Spinal Ablation Therapies |
9:50 a.m. | Recent Updates in Spinal Cord Stimulator Therapy |
10:10 a.m. | ReActive Muscle Stimulation |
10:30 a.m. | Q&A |
10:40 a.m. | BREAK |
New Pain Procedures | |
10:50 a.m. | Buttock Pain – What is the Source – A Guide to Diagnosis |
11:10 a.m. | Cluneal Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Back/Buttock Pain |
11:30 a.m. | Basivertebral Ablation (Intracept) – What is the Science and Outcomes |
11:50 a.m. | MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Ablation of Lumbar Facet Joints |
12:10 p.m. | Low Dose Radiation Therapy for OA of the Spine |
12:40 a.m. | Q&A |
1:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
1:30 p.m. | SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY |
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – DEGEN DAY | |
5:30 a.m. | BREAKFAST |
6:00 a.m. | Breakfast Roundtable Discussions 6:00 a.m. 6:20 a.m. |
6:30 a.m. | BREAK |
CSP Stenosis | |
6:40 a.m. | Epidural Injections for Cervical Radiculopathy |
7:20 a.m. | Cervical Spinal Stenosis – When to Leave it Alone |
7:40 a.m. | Differential Diagnosis of Cervical Stenosis |
8:00 a.m. | Anterior vs. Posterior Approach for Cervical Radiculopathy |
8:20 a.m. | Anterior Cervical Nonunion: Avoidance, Treatment, Long Term |
8:40 a.m. | Q & A |
LSP Degenerative I | |
9:00 a.m. | Differential Diagnosis of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis |
9:20 a.m. | Degenerative Spine Imaging |
9:40 a.m. | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Prognosis and Medical Management |
10:00 a.m. | Back to Work in Patients with Lumbar Stenosis |
10:20 a.m. | Q&A |
10:30 a.m. | BREAK |
LSP Degenerative II | |
10:40 a.m. | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Decompression vs. Fusion |
11:00 a.m. | Degenerative Spondylolisthesis - Operative Management |
11:20 a.m. | Adult Spinal Deformity Treatment |
11:40 a.m. | Update on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Care |
12:00 p.m. | Q&A |
12:20 p.m. | Adjourn |
12:50 p.m. | SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | |
5:30 a.m. | BREAKFAST |
6:00 a.m. | Roundtable Discussions 6:00 a.m. 6:20 a.m. |
6:30 a.m. | BREAK |
Acute Nonoperative Care of Spinal Disease | |
6:40 a.m. | Chiropractic Assessment and Treatments: Overview |
7:00 a.m. | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis |
7:20 a.m. | Urgent Care Assessment for Acute Disc Disease |
7:40 a.m. | Acute and disabling LBP: Critical Counselling Opportunities |
8:00 a.m. | Lifestyle Medicine |
8:20 a.m. | Pain Rehabilitation Center: Appropriate patients, and program Details/Outcomes. |
8:40 a.m. | Q&A |
9:00 a.m. | BREAK |
Optimizing Spinal Surgery | |
9:20 a.m. | EMG and Intraoperative Neuromonitoring for Spine Surgery |
9:40 a.m. | Optimal OR Management for Spine Surgery |
10:00 a.m. | ERAS Protocols – What Works and What Can We Do Better? |
10:20 a.m. | MIS Spine Surgery - UPDATE - Tubes to Robots |
10:40 a.m. | Percutaneous Fixation Options - When, How and Why |
11:00 a.m. | Bone Biologics - When, How and Why |
11:20 a.m. | Q & A |
11:40 a.m. | Closing Summary |
11:50 a.m. | Adjourn |
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at the Hyatt Regency Maui. See below for the various rates being offered. To receive the special rates, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of January 19, 2026, whichever comes first. After January 19, 2026, reservations will be taken based on space and rate availability. Each attendee is allowed one guest room at the special course room rate.
| Room Type | Single Rate | Double Rate | Triple Rate | Quad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Mountain View | $450.00 | $450.00 | $530.00 | $610.00 |
| Partial Ocean View | $469.00 | $469.00 | $549.00 | $629.00 |
| Ocean View | $489.00 | $489.00 | $569.00 | $649.00 |
There is no charge for children younger than seventeen (17) years of age sharing the same room with their parents and utilizing existing bedding. The maximum number of persons per room is four (4) adults or two (2) adults and two (2) children.
Resort Experience Fee
There is an additional charge of $20.00 per room per day plus tax that is not included in the above room rates. The following amenities are bundled into this charge:
- Oceanfront Stay Fit Gym (Moana Athletic Club)
- Yoga/fitness classes daily
- Programs including lei making, lawn games, hula lessons, mermaid story time, wildlife tours, penguin and koi feedings
- Fresh Flower Lei upon arrival
- Two in-room prefilled reusable water bottles – Filtered water and ice machines throughout resort
- Resort shuttle service in Ka'anapali (Trolley)
- Unlimited tennis, pickle ball or basketball court time; tennis/pickle balls, racquets, and basketballs
- Inkl: access to current, full-content newspapers and magazines viewable on your tablet or smartphone
- Beach portrait session and 5X7 print from Grins2Go at Hyatt Regency Maui
- Local, 1-800 and 1-888 phone calls
- Personalized guest request texting service: TEXT (808) 219-0608 for 24-hour assistance
- 15% off non discounted greens fees at Ka’anapali Golf Courses
- 10% discount on all non-sale apparel items at the Ka’anapali Golf Courses Pro Shop
- Backpack beach chair rental
- 24-hour access to pool towels throughout resort
Additional Travel Information
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of CPD is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant. All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 26.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME criteria. This activity is designated for 26.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 26.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 26.00 AAPA Category 1 Self-assessment
- 26.00 ABOS
- 26.00 ABS
- 26.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 26.00 ANCC
- 26.00 Attendance
- 26.00 IPCE
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
This course offers the unique opportunity for a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including the ability to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services through an exhibit. Please view the sponsorship prospectus for full details.
*All Product Theater Opportunities have been filled
Required Sponsorship Paperwork
If you are interested in sponsoring, please complete the Sponsorship Letter of Agreement.
If you are interested in sponsoring and exhibiting, please complete both the Sponsorship Letter of Agreement and the Exhibit Letter of Agreement.
Required Exhibit Paperwork
If you are interested in exhibiting only, please complete the Exhibit Letter of Agreement.
Contact: Heather Schultz or Lisa Winter
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
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Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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