August 2024 Journal Club Podcast

Title: Real-Time Intraoperative Ultrasound Using a Minimally Invasive Transducer During Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2024/08000/real_time_intraoperative_ultrasound_using_a.9.aspx

Author: Timothy Chryssikos

Guest faculty: Muhammad Abd-El-Barr

Moderator: Brian Saway

Committee Co-chair: Rafael Vega

Title: Optimizing the Surgeon Athlete

Guest faculty: Burak Ozgur, MD

Host: Amir Vokshoor, MD

In this episode, Dr. Burak Ozgur will discuss how the neurosurgeon athlete can integrate physical and mental fitness methods, endurance, longevity, and family relationships to achieve work-life balance.

July 2024 Journal Club Podcast

Title: Usefulness and Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions for Neurosurgical Procedures

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/07000/usefulness_and_accuracy_of_artificial_intelligence.18.aspx

Author: Joseph Hudson

Guest faculty: Todd Hollon

Moderator: Katherine Holste

Podcast Committee Co-chair: Kimberly Hoang

Title: ACDF vs. Cervical Arthroplasty

Guest Faculty: Benjamin D. Elder, MD PhD

Hosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhD

Dr. Benjamin Elder will discuss the indications, current evidence, limitations and pitfalls of ACDF versus arthroplasty for cervical disc disease.

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.