We invite you to join top faculty at the 10th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit. This powerful
CME-accredited course returns to New York City this May.

Sign up for this Safety Webinar featuring Dr. Michael Vitale and an expert faculty as they discuss
strategies and practical tips to enhance safety in spine surgery.

About The Safety in Spine Surgery Project

The mission of the Safety in Spine Surgery Project (S³P) is to identify ways to enhance the safety and sustainability of spine surgery and work with stakeholders in spine surgery, including but not limited to patients, providers, payers, and purchasers, to prevent harm.

HIGHLIGHTED SAFETY VIDEOS

Neurological safety across my career Lawrence Lenke, MD

Thoughts on Safety in Spine Surgery General Stan McChrystal

Where are we going with Value-based Care? Rajiv Sethi, MD, PhD

Sharpening Your Scalpel: Optimizing Preparation and Performance Across the Episode of Spine Care Michael Vitale, MD, MPH

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best practices

View Best Practice Guidelines and Checklists to Make Your Practice Safer

IONM Events in High-risk Deformity Surgery
Halo Gravity Traction
SSI Prevention in EOS Surgery
Wrong Level Surgery Prevention in Deformity
Bracing in AIS
IONM Changes in Stable Spine in Deformity Surgery

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additional resources

Access Our Vast Resources Library, Focused on Spine Surgery Safety

Preoperative Checklist
Safety in Spine Surgery Tips: My 3 OR Checklists
EOS SSI Risk Severity Score
Cerebral Palsy SSI Risk Severity Score New
Proximal junctional kyphosis in pediatric spinal deformity surgery: a systematic review and critical analysis

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Research Grants Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 21

To advance safety in spine surgery, S³P funds physician-initiated research studies with the goal of finding new and innovative approaches to improve patient care and safety. As many as two grants are given out annually at a maximum of $10,000 each.

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