1. GP CME SYMPOSIUM NUH Spine GP Updates 2015
25 July 2015, 2.00pm – 4.00pm,
Registration & Lunch starts at 1.00pm
NUH Spine GP Updates 2015
Presented by :
University Spine Center, University Orthopaedics,
Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster
Spinal pathology is a common and potentially debilitating condition. As the population ages, the prevalence of spinal pathology increases. The aim of this symposium is to update general practitioners with specific focus to their practice in this rapid evolving field of spine surgery. The participants will get a series of short 10 minutes updates in specific relevant spine topic and through an interactive (audience respond system) to discuss the management of common spinal conditions.
Symposium Chairman: A/Prof. Gabriel Liu
Time
Topic
Speaker
2.00pm – 2.10pm
What is new in spinal deformity treatment?
2.10pm – 2.20pm
What is new in lumbar pathology treatment?
2.20pm – 2.30pm
What is new in cervical pathology treatment?
2.30pm – 2.40pm
What is new in spinal metastases treatment?
2.40pm – 3.20pm
Q & A – Interactive Session (with audience respond system)
Case Discussion
3.20pm – 3.40pm
1) Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
3.40pm – 4.00pm
2) L45 Spondylolisthesis with Stenosis
Prof Wong Hee Kit
Head & Senior Consultant
University Spine Centre
Chair, University Orthopaedics,
Hand & Reconstructive
Microsurgery Cluster
A/Prof Joseph Thambiah
Senior Consultant
University Spine Centre
Head, Division of Musculoskeletal Trauma
University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster
A/Prof Gabriel Liu
Deputy Head &
Senior Consultant
University Spine Centre
University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster
A/Prof Naresh Kumar
Senior Consultant
University Spine Centre
University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster
Dr Lau Leok Lim
Consultant
University Spine Centre
University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster
Dr Dennis Hey
Associate Consultant
University Spine Centre
University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster
Supported by:
Medtronics International Ltd
Brought to you by:
NUH GP Liaison Centre