Wednesday, 8 October

A Cook's Tour of Orthopaedic Spine

A multidisciplinary journey through spine care—covering deformity, trauma, robotics, pain, frailty, PROMs, and patient experience.

By Austin Health- Orthopaedic Unit

Date and time

Location

John Lindell Lecture Theatre, Level 4, Lance Townsend Building

Studley Road Heidelberg, VIC 3084 Australia

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Sponsor Meet and Greet

Welcome and introduction

Dr Gerald Quan- Director of Orthopaedic Spine Unit

Conservative management of lumbar spine presentations:The importance of muscle

Wendy Peake-Advances Scope physiotherapist

12:00 AM

Pain Management

Dr Stiofan O'Conghaile- Anaesthetist & Pain Physician

Robotic spinal surgery

Dr Keat Ooi- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Patient Related Outcome Measures & the surgical spine journey

Elizabeth Walkley- Orthopaedic Research Nurse

Afternoon Tea Break

Interview with "Michael": Managing lumbar radiculopathy with Austin Health

The Patient Perspective- Lived Experience

Idiopathic Scoliosis- Incorporating time and technology

Dr Karim Kantar- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Traversing degenerative spine conditions in the older population

A/Prof. Cilla Haywood-Geriatrician & Weight Loss physici

Spine Trauma

Dr Ali Humadi - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

A Cook's Tour of Orthopaedic Spine is your chance to dive into the world of spine surgery with top experts in the field! Join us at the John Lindell Lecture Theatre, Level 4, Lance Townsend Building or Online via Microsoft Teams for an afternoon filled with presentations and insightful discussions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in orthopaedic spine procedures. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn and network with fellow enthusiasts!

Organised by

Austin Health- Orthopaedic Unit