Patients living with cerebral palsy (CP) face lifelong medical care that is often invasive yet unable to slow the body's rapid decline. Additionally, patients with CP are approximately 10 times more likely than the general population to develop osteoarthritis.

The cost of surgical site infections (SSIs) and other so-called "never events" adds up quickly. Hospital stays are extended and surgeons lose time returning to the operating room (OR). More importantly, there is the emotional toll that SSIs take on patients and their families, anguish that is compounded when dealing with children.

The Safety in Spine Surgery Summit gathers a diverse faculty and audience of spine surgeons and spine team members to discuss the numerous safety and quality advances being made in spine surgery. This course is essential for the entire care team, from pre-op through recovery.