Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts Congress of Neurological Surgeons

June 2024 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Does Tighter Glycemic Control Beyond Hemoglobin A1c of 8% Improve Outcome for Lumbar Spine Surgery? A MSSIC Study

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/06000/does_tighter_glycemic_control_beyond_hemoglobin.5.aspx

Author: Victor Chang
Guest faculty: Matthew Gary
Resident Planner: James Malcolm
Moderator: Rafael Vega

Title: How to Deal With Complications – Both at Work and at Home
Guest faculty: Christopher Shaffrey, MD
Host: Lara Massie, MD and Scott Zuckerman, MD, MPH

Every surgeon will experience complications. We are often protected in residency from feeling the true weight of the responsibility or dealing with the patient long-term. Dr. Christopher Shaffrey will discuss how to manage complications medically/ethically, the shame that accompanies them, and how to both protect yourself and the patient from the challenging feelings that are difficult to navigate.

May 2024 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Price Transparency for Cervical Spinal Fusion Among
High-Performing Spine Centers in the United States

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/05000/price_transparency_for_cervical_spinal_fusion.13.aspx

Author: Michael Mooney
Guest faculty: Andrew Jea
Resident Planner: Helen Shi
Moderator: Kimberly Hoang

Title: Deformity Correction vs. Decompression for Scoliosis

Guest Faculty: Victor W. Chang, MD
Hosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhD

We will discuss application of open and minimally invasive approaches to spinal fusion, including circumstances where each is clearly favored and where there is controversy amongst surgical approaches.

April 2024 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Lower Cranial Nerve Schwannomas: Cohort Study and Systematic Review

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/04000/lower_cranial_nerve_schwannomas__cohort_study_and.12.aspx

Author: Michael Link
Guest faculty: Paul Gardner
Resident Planner: Jeffrey Traylor
Moderator: Rafael Vega

Title: Connecting to Patients Without Compromise
Guest faculty: Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD
Host: Brian R. Gantwerker, MD

Dr. Gantwerker and Dr. Ellenbogen will discuss their techniques for building trust, delivering on promises, and connecting to patients and their families during potentially stressful interactions. We will discuss what works, what not to do, and how connecting to our patients helps mitigate physician burnout and increase patient satisfaction.