President's Message
Muharrem Yazici, MD
SRS President 2020-2021
As the President of SRS, this is the last newsletter article I address to you. After a long summer, I hope these words find you healthy and happy.
Inside this Issue
- Adult Spine Deformity Committee
- Ethics Corner
- Communications Committee
- Scoliosis Dialogues: An SRS Podcast
- Corporate Relations Committee
- Global Education in Spine Deformity Committee
- iExperience
- Morbidity and Mortality Committee
- IMAST 2022 Call for Abstracts
- Platforms for Performance and Outcomes Task Force
- Research Promotion and Oversight Committee
- Follow SRS Online!
Adult Deformity Committee
Robert K. Eastlack, MD
Adult Deformity Committee Chair
The ASD Committee had a productive year despite the pandemic headwinds, during which we put together a well-attended international webinar on Prevention of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Adult Spinal Deformity that included world experts on the topic.
Ethics Corner
John C. Quinn, MD
Ethics & Professionalism Committee Member
We are currently experiencing a period of rapid technological growth in the use of advanced computational techniques and artificial intelligence in various fields within medicine. There has been significant effort by spine surgeons to harness the power of these advanced techniques to improve outcomes and reduce complications in the treatment of adult spinal deformity (ASD).
The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information to clinicians that care for patients with scoliosis and other spinal conditions. From news in the world of spinal conditions, to discussions with thought leaders in the field, we aim to provide up-to-date, quality information that will impact the daily practice of spinal conditions. Listen to the latest episode.
Corporate Relations Committee
Paul Sponseller, MD, MBA
Corporate Relations Committee
One of the charges of the Corporate Relations Committee is foster responsible relationships with industry partners that promote the mission of the SRS.
Ten companies are providing support to SRS in 2021, through industry modules at IMAST, marketing, workshops at AM and/or educational or research grants.
Global Education in Spine Deformity Committee
Ahmet Alanay, MD
Global Education in Spine Deformity Committee
Since 2020 Annual Meeting, there have been three virtual Worldwide Courses (China, Russia, and Mexico.) All were successful in regards to attendance - China and Russia were virtual whereas Mexico was in-person.
The iExperience training objective is to help you acquire competencies so you can confidently perform Early Onset Scoliosis surgical and non-surgical procedures safely, reliably, and reproducibly. These media-rich courses include direct instruction, animation, surgical techniques, interactive feedback with practice, and self-assessment. Learn more.
Communications Committee
Yan Wang, MD
Communications Committee
A crucial task of communication committee is to promote the mission, vision, value and benefits of SRS.
Morbidity and Mortality Committee
G. Ying Li, MD
Morbidity and Mortality Committee
Members of the M&M committee have been working with the Platforms for Performance and Outcomes Task Force during the past year on strategies to refocus the committee to better serve the needs of the SRS membership.
The 29th IMAST is comprised of the latest science in the field, presented as paper (podium) presentations, E-Posters, symposia of invited lecturers, debates, and case discussions. Presenters will represent the best of the SRS membership, as well as non-members, from an international group of physicians and researchers. Click here to learn more about Abstract Submission.
Platforms for Performance & Outcomes (PPO) Task Force
Justin Smith, MD, PhD
PPO Task Force
The Platforms for Performance and Outcomes (PPO) Task Force was created by the SRS Board of Directors to explore solutions to three important strategic needs of the SRS: (1) desire for registry/quality improvement (QI) tools, (2) future directions for the SRS Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Committee, and (3) enhancing research opportunities for our membership.
Research Promotion and Oversight Committee (RPOC)
Rene M. Castelein, MD, PhD
RPOC
In 2019, the Research Promotion and Oversight Committee (RPOC) was installed by the Board of Directors of the SRS.
