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The FIRST scoliosis correction surgery in Belize was performed on this trip by Dr. Andrew Moulton and Dr. Williams, with the help of numerous team members and with product support from the NuVasive Spine Foundation. This landmark event is a hallmark of the great collaboration between the North American and Belizean teams to bring sustainable access to spine care for Belize.\n\nBIOLOGICS COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMSSUMMARY: The Biologics Collaborative includes Jeffrey C. Wang, MD, Howard S An, MD, Wellington K Hsu, MD, Jay R Lieberman, MD, and S Tim Yoon, MD. The Collaborative is currently supported by Resources for Medical Education and Collaboration (RMEC) and RMEC Board Members, Jim A. Youssef, MD and Darrel S. Brodke, serve as liaisons to the Collaborative. The group first met in May 2011 to chart out the development of a biologics registry. In the last year and a half, we have been successful in raising awareness around the need for data and supporting greater education surrounding biologics use in spine surgery by: hosting a new annual meeting in our second year this year (2nd Annual Biologics Collaborative, October 6, 2012 Santa Monica CA), publishing a paper in the Global Spine Journal, applying to two OREF grants with a 50% success rate, critically evaluating the prospects of a biologics registry, and taking a strong step towards improving data available on biologics. In our work, we have recognized that the registry space is increasingly competing for resources and there is a strong need for collaboration in order for data collection to be efficient and meaningful. As such, in September of this year we began reaching out to fellow organizations that have established registries or study groups with data platforms; these groups include the Association for Collaborative Spine Research (ACSR), North American Spine Society (NASS), Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS), the Spine Research Foundation (SRF), and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS). Other groups that were not contacted and are also pursuing databases in this area include the Association of American Neurological Surgeons (AANS), which has developed a comprehensive quality improvement effort. Data points of interest that were sought to be included in partnering registries have been determined and our outlined in the program files.The Biologics Collaborative has developed a generous donor base for its annual meeting and was in the process of developing strong relationships with key donors in developing a database. 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This study is a prospective, multi-center, longitudinal, observational study designed to collect data surrounding the application of osteobiologics in spinal fusion surgery. Institutional review board (IRB) approval will be pursued for the prospective database with the intent to perform retrospective studies. Data will include demographics, surgical details including osteobiologic product use, clinical and radiographic follow up, and patient reported ODI, VAS, and EQ-5D.The Osteobiologics meeting was an important accomplishment towards establishing the registry and educating surgeons in this area.\n\nPROVIDING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIESStudents interested in pursuing a career in medicine are curious about the real-world setting and have a desire to see first-hand the doctor-patient relationship, the dynamics between physicians, and staff, the inner workings of a private practice, and to contribute to clinical research projects. 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Each of these programs have been transitioned to a 501c3 that shares a similar mission to RMEC and the program specifically. At a time when resources (overall donor dollars limited, etc) are slim and key expertise in supporting these programs is necessary, transferring the programs to organizations that have the ability to continue to support each initiative made the most sense. The NuVasive Spine Foundation (NSF) is best aligned with the mission of the Belize Spine Program, namely through the significant support of the program in the past two years and in being in a position to seamlessly support the program under the direction of John Williams, MD. The Belize Spine Program will continue to serve its outlined objectives of 1) Quality patient care, 2) Surgeon and Staff Education, and 3) Providing Access to Technology and Resources. 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A complete report on the outcomes of the first meeting will be released soon.Future meetings in this series will focus on new data and research in the area of biologics, particularly that emanating from the registry, as well as highlight any relevant changes In the regulatory enviroI1ment., in addition to being a scientific meeting, sessions will be dedicated to discussing registry management and data collection challenges for clinical research coordinators and principal investigators participating in the registry.COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW MEETINGSOur Comprehensive Review meetings are sponsored by RMEC and held atMercy Regional Medical Center in Durango. The last meeting was held in May 2010; no Comprehensive Review meetings were held in 2011.\n\nSUPPORTING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN CLINICAL MEDICINETHE OSTEOBIOLOGICS REGISTRYEvidence-based medicine is at the forefront of healthcare reform. The need for evidence is preceded by the need for data. 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Its premiere CMEevent, \"Evidence & Technology Spine Summit\" provides one of the mostcomprehensive, reviews on evidence in spine care anywhere in the United States or around the world. The conference has consistently received very high marks from medical attendees. The case presentations, faculty, debates and very active audience participation speak to the success this conference has had in stimulating discussion and providing insight into the application of new technology to common spine problems. In addition to the Spine Summit, RMEC hosts the \"Comprehensive Review\" Meetings and the Osteobiologics Meeting. EVIDENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SPINE SUMMITThe 7lh Annual Evidence and Technology Spine Summit, was held in earlyFebruary 2011 in Park City, Utah, with a faculty of 43 presenters and attendance of over 200 medical participants and well in excess of 50 medical industry participants. The conference was once again rated a highly successful event by its audience of international attendees.Our experienced staff, high rate of returning physicians and great addition of first time attendees creates a smoothly run and highly energized exchange of experience and ideas, stimulated by a format that encourages debate and interaction in a relaxed and informal setting. Support for our 7th Annual Spine summit came from, registration fees and exhibit files, as well as educational grants received from the healthcare industry. In addition to RMEC, the 7th Annual Evidence and Technology Spine SummitWas co-sponsored by Medical Education Resources, Inc. (MER) (ww.mer.org)and Mercy Regional Medical Center (www.mercydurango.org) and Mercy HealthFoundation. 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This disparity in surgeon training poses challenges in establishing standards of care at KHMH and results in disparate treatments and perspectives in providing spine care.To summarize, KHMH is in need of continuing and specialized education programs in diagnosing and treating spinal pathologies, as well as in need of updated instrument trays, devices, and technology. Lastly, and importantly, KHMH is open to a partnership that will improve access to quality spine care for their patient population.The Belize Spine Program is a tailored, bilateral, clinical, and educational outreach program addressing the needs of patients seeking treatment for a spinal pathology.The program began small; in February, 2011, Dr. Williams and Ms. George traveled to Belize and treated two adult patients, as well as holding clinic. In May 2011, Dr. Williams, Dr. Youssef, and Dr. George returned for the 3-month follow up and clinic, as well as further relationship building. February 2012 marked the one-year anniversary of the BSP; Dr. Williams and Ms. George returned to perform four more life changing surgeries, alongside the Belizean team, held clinic, and supported educational talks. In August 2012, a team of six (Dr. Williams, Dr. Moulton, Ms. George (RN), an OR specialist, a Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitor (CNIM), and an assistant) traveled to Belize prepared to treat the 13 year old seen previously in clinic in February, as well as two adult patients. During the one-week trip in August 2012, fourteen patients were evaluated in clinic, three patients received life changing surgical treatment, critical educational opportunities for a number of physicians were supported, and steps toward greater collaboration were made. Numerous pathologies were seen in clinic including degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis, lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar arthodesis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann's Kyphosis, spina bifida/ mylomeningocele, dysphagia due to cervical spine procedures, and cases where additional tests were needed before a diagnosis could be made. Three patients seen in clinic were operated on throughout the week ahead. The cases included the following: (1) a 54 year old woman with lumbar spondylolisthesis treated with a PLIF at L4-L5, (2) a 13 year old girl with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a curve of 90 degrees treated with PSF from T3 to L4 (including ICBG harvest), and (3) a 72 year old male with degenerative scoliosis with rotatorylisthesis and lumbar spinal stenosis treated with L3-L4 PLIF, L2-L5 PSF with decompression/laminectomies. All three cases were successfully completed. All patients have been discharged from the hospital at this time and are reported to be doing well. The FIRST scoliosis correction surgery in Belize was performed on this trip by Dr. Andrew Moulton and Dr. Williams, with the help of numerous team members and with product support from the NuVasive Spine Foundation. This landmark event is a hallmark of the great collaboration between the North American and Belizean teams to bring sustainable access to spine care for Belize.\n\nBIOLOGICS COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMSSUMMARY: The Biologics Collaborative includes Jeffrey C. Wang, MD, Howard S An, MD, Wellington K Hsu, MD, Jay R Lieberman, MD, and S Tim Yoon, MD. The Collaborative is currently supported by Resources for Medical Education and Collaboration (RMEC) and RMEC Board Members, Jim A. Youssef, MD and Darrel S. Brodke, serve as liaisons to the Collaborative. The group first met in May 2011 to chart out the development of a biologics registry. 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This study is a prospective, multi-center, longitudinal, observational study designed to collect data surrounding the application of osteobiologics in spinal fusion surgery. Institutional review board (IRB) approval will be pursued for the prospective database with the intent to perform retrospective studies. Data will include demographics, surgical details including osteobiologic product use, clinical and radiographic follow up, and patient reported ODI, VAS, and EQ-5D.The Osteobiologics meeting was an important accomplishment towards establishing the registry and educating surgeons in this area.\n\nPROVIDING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIESStudents interested in pursuing a career in medicine are curious about the real-world setting and have a desire to see first-hand the doctor-patient relationship, the dynamics between physicians, and staff, the inner workings of a private practice, and to contribute to clinical research projects. 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Each of these programs have been transitioned to a 501c3 that shares a similar mission to RMEC and the program specifically. At a time when resources (overall donor dollars limited, etc) are slim and key expertise in supporting these programs is necessary, transferring the programs to organizations that have the ability to continue to support each initiative made the most sense. The NuVasive Spine Foundation (NSF) is best aligned with the mission of the Belize Spine Program, namely through the significant support of the program in the past two years and in being in a position to seamlessly support the program under the direction of John Williams, MD. The Belize Spine Program will continue to serve its outlined objectives of 1) Quality patient care, 2) Surgeon and Staff Education, and 3) Providing Access to Technology and Resources. 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