Symposium #1
SPINE CARE: LUXURY OR NECCESITY
Subject overview
Spine disorders affects up to 90% of men and women; children, adults, and seniors; and citizens of both developed and emerging nations. Whether a deforming condition such as scoliosis, a degenerative problem or spine trauma, early, aggressive management can improve function, and restore the patient’s ability to function fully in society. These efforts improve family and national prosperity. As a result, spine care is clearly not a luxury, but a necessity.
Symposium Objective
The symposium will demonstrate the value of investment in spine care to global leaders by identifying the current burden of spine disease on the physical and financial health of the individuals affected, the overall costs to society, by demonstrating ways in which investments in spine care are economically sound strategy and policy from a national level.
Topics Highlights
- Neck and Back Problems are more common and expensive than most of us realize
- These issues can be addressed with prevention and rehabilitation
- Surgery, when indicated, is an effective means of returning individuals to function
- Return to function allows the individual to prosperity to their family and their society
Faculty
CHAIRS
Bambang Darwono
Indonesia
Frank Kandziora
Germany
Erik Truumees
USA
SPEAKERS
11.00 – 11.05
Introduction and purpose of symposium
Erik Truumees, USA
11.05 – 11.15
Summary of the global burden of Spine Disease including fiscal and disability related matters
Frank Kandziora, Germany
11.15 – 11.25
Summary and findings of global burden of low back and neck pain studies
Pierre Côté, Canada
11.25 – 11.35
Impact of spine disease in developing world
Scott Haldeman, USA
11.35 – 11.50
The importance of improved management of spinal trauma and deformity; The role of early/aggressive spine care as less expensive from a society-wide perspective than a laissez faire approach
Erik Truumees, USA
11.50 – 12.00
MISS solving the Burden of Spine Problems during Pandemic. It is not a luxury
Bambang Darwono, Indonesia 12.00 – 12.10
Effect of spine problems on prosperity
Scott Haldeman, USA
12.10 – 12.30
Panel discussion/Q &A