1. 7 Studies on Reducing Spine Surgery Complications.

2. Dr. Fred Sweet: 4 Points on a New Method Proven to Reduce Spine Surgical Site Infections.

3. NASS: BMP Use in Spinal Fusions May Cause Male Infertility.  

4. Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine,

Richard Kube, Joan O'Shea, Robert Nucci, Greg Poulter,

William Tobler, Scott Gibbs, and more than 20 other leading physicians discuss outpatient orthopedics and spine--Register today for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). To register for the conference or learn more, . See below for additional information  or call (800) 417-2035.    

5. Paralyzed Patient Regains Some Motion After Spinal Cord Stimulation.

6. Interventional Spine Announces Successful Use of 360 PLIF Device.

7. Dr. Richard Fessler Performs Spine Surgery on NFL Quarterback Peyton Manning.

8. Free Webinar: Valuation Issues Impacting ASCs (June 22, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. CDT). To learn more or register, .   

9. Study Examines Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement Radiation.

10. NIH Identifies 4 Key Areas for Pain Management Research Funding.

Highlights include:
1. 101 sessions and 134 speakers, including 25 CEOs and 30 physician leaders as speakers, focused on immediately useful guidance for orthopedic, spine and pain management surgeons who own ambulatory surgical centers

2. Keynote speakers Legendary NFL Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower
3. Last year's event included 725 attendees and 65 exhibitors
4. Register before May 1 and save $100; additional discounts when registering 2 or more attendees, and for ASC Association members and paid Becker's ASC Review subscribers

5. Here are just four of the more than 100 sessions:

A. ACO's - An Overview of What to Expect and How to Prepare - Andrew Hayek, CEO, Surgical Care Affiliates 

B. The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - Why a Spine-Focused ASC is Important - Richard Hynes, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Melbourne, Fla. 

C. Developing a Spine ASC: The Essentials for Success - Kenny Hancock, President & Chief Development Officer, Meridian Surgical Partners

D. How to Add Spine and Orthopedics to an Existing ASC-Best Practices - Mike McKevitt, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Bo Hjorth, Vice President Business Development, Regent Surgical Health 

To sponsor or exhibit at the conference, contact Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com. Please note that exhibits were 70 percent sold out as of Feb. 1, 2011.