Happy New Year | A Review of 2021 & A Preview of 2022

During the 31st International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) announced the winners of the Thomas E. Whitecloud Awards given to the best basic science/translational and best clinical papers.This year’s winner for best basic science/translational research paper is Paper #7- Pseudotime Analysis and Mrna-Lncrna-Mirna Network Co-Analysis Reveals Abnormal Bone Marrow Niche Leads to Reduced Osteogenesis and Chondrogenesis of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis PatientsThis year’s winner for best clinical research paper is Paper #14- Cervical Spinal Cord Signal Changes in The Absence of Apparent Compression Indicate Dynamic Compression - Insights from Load-Bearing Positional Sitting MRI in Patients with Degenerative Cervical MyelopathyThis year also saw the Inaugural Innovation Award, presented to the most innovative paper of the more than 90 papers submitted. IMAST Innovation Award winner: Paper #6- Radiation-Free Assessment of The 3D Morphology of The Adolescent Scoliotic Spine: a Feasibility Study in Synthetic (S)Ct

Join moderator Jeff Mullin, MD MBA in a discussion with Amer F. Samdani, MD, Melissa M. Erickson, MD and Richard P. Menger, MD MPA about the future of combined Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Fellowship Programs. *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.

Join Drs. Adogwa and Mullin in an interview with Spine Deformity Journal author Dr. Megan Johnson to discuss her paper "Repeat surgical interventions following “definitive” instrumentation and fusion for idiopathic scoliosis: a 30-year update. " Learn more at https://rdcu.be/dBTpj*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.

In honor of Women's History Month, the SRS Podcast Committee is pleased to share a rare interview from the SRS Video Archives. This is the 5th in the series and features the only woman SRS founding member, Jacquelin Perry*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.

Join Dr. Cynthia V. Nguyen in an interview with IMAST Co-Chair, Dr. Trobisch to discuss the upcoming highlights of the 2024 IMAST program, including the range of abstracts submitted and of some the Instructional Course Lectures. To learn more about IMAST, visit www.srsr.org/IMAST2024

SRS Podcast host Grant D. Hogue, MD interviews Carl-Eric Aubin, PhD, ScD(h.c.), P.Eng, O.C., FCAE and Maeva Lopez Poncelas, PhD regarding their article - "Proximal junctional failure after surgical instrumentation in adult spinal deformity: biomechanical assessment of proximal instrumentation stiffness" - winner of the inaugural Douglas Burton award for 2023's best Adult Spine Deformity manuscript featured in Spine Deformity, the official journal of SRS.

Periodically, the SRS Podcast Committee will share interviews from the SRS Video Archives. The third in this series is from 2015 - David Levine Early Years Talk. Join David B. Levine, MD as they discuss their personal experiences throughout the early years of the Society.

Join hosts Jaysson T. Brooks, MD and Terrance G. Ishmael, MBBS as they interview M. Wade Shrader, MD regarding their article - "Transcranial electric motor evoked potential monitoring during scoliosis surgery in children with cerebral palsy and active seizure disorder: is it feasible and safe?" - in the July 2023 issue of Spine Deformity, the official journal of SRS. 

Join host Cynthia V. Nguyen, MD as they interview Eric O. Klineberg, MD, IMAST Committee Chair. They'll preview what to expect during this year's International Meeting on Advance Spine Techniques as well as what's new and not-to-miss.