Spine Management
Root Cause. Many Minds. Better Outcomes.
Spine Management at Summit Medical Institute is designed for providers who are look for root cause analysis, looking deeper at spinal and cranial symptoms to guide better care. Created for primary care, NPs, PAs, chiropractors, and PTs, it offers clear, collaborative education that connects disciplines.
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Cranial
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Cervical
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Lumbar
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Conversations
Summit Rounds: Cervical Myelopathy
In this week’s Rounds, Dr. John Edwards breaks down cervical myelopathy—the most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction. From early symptoms like hand numbness and balance issues to diagnostic imaging and treatment options, this discussion highlights the importance of timely recognition and intervention.
Disclosures: No one involved in planning or presenting this activity has any financial relationships to disclose.
02/04/2025 Exp: 02/04/2027 .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Summit Rounds: Cervical Approaches
This week in Summit Rounds, Dr. John Edwards presented on cervical spine surgical approaches, focusing on how to choose the right technique based on anatomy, pathology, and outcomes. We covered approach selection, surgical access, and postoperative considerations to optimize patient recovery and function.
Disclosures: No one involved in planning or presenting this activity has any financial relationships to disclose.
10/21/2025 Exp: 10/31/2027 .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Summit Rounds: Lumbar Approaches
This week in Summit Rounds, Dr. John Edwards presented on surgical approaches to the lumbar spine, comparing techniques, indications, and outcomes. The session emphasized how approach selection impacts stability, recovery, and long-term function for patients with lumbar pathology.
Disclosures: Orthofix - research. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
09/30/2025 Exp: 9/30/2027 .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Summit Rounds: Neck Injuries and Cervical Trauma
This week in Summit Rounds, Dr. John Edwards presented two complex neck injury cases—one involving a 14-year-old with a traumatic dislocation reduced and stabilized with ACDF, and another involving an auto-fused cervical spine fracture requiring stabilization. The discussion highlighted both the challenges and opportunities in treating high-risk cervical trauma and the importance of surgical precision in restoring stability and alignment.
Disclosures: Orthofix- research. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
09/16/2025 Exp: 9/30/2027 .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Summit Rounds: Scoliosis
This week in Summit Rounds, Alex Davis presented on scoliosis, reviewing its causes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment considerations. The discussion covered when to monitor, when to intervene, and how collaborative care can guide patients toward the best outcomes.
Disclosures: No one involved in planning or presenting this activity has any financial relationships to disclose.
08/26/25 Exp: 8/31/2027 .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Summit Rounds: Glioblastoma
This week in Summit Rounds, Dr. John Edwards presented on glioblastoma, focusing on diagnosis, treatment options, and the challenges of communicating with patients and families facing this aggressive condition. The discussion emphasized both the clinical realities and the human side of these difficult conversations, highlighting the importance of sensitivity, honesty, and support.
Disclosures: Orthofix - research. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
08/19/25 Exp: 8/31/2027 .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Mission: Encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration and education in the areas of brain, spine, and orthopedics to aid providers in working together more effectively to help patients get their lives back.
Our goal is to provide enriching education and opportunities to connect and collaborate leading to greater competence in understanding not only each provider’s own area of expertise but also how the skill sets of other providers can help their patients. These educational experiences aim to encourage collaborative patient care, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes as all providers communicate and work together in the best interest of their mutual patients.
Your part in this process is also crucial, as you provide feedback on how your understanding and practice change based on your learning. We want to grow and provide meaningful content that helps you and your practice grow in providing optimal care to your patients.
Summit Medical Institute is accredited to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME activities are planned in accordance with the ACCME’s Accreditation Criteria and Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
many minds, better outcomes