Thomas J. Errico, MD

Born  Newark, New Jersey
     March 13, 1952

Wife: Catherine

Children:
     Christopher
     Jennifer
     Caroline

Education

1978 MD medicine New Jersey Medical School

1976 medicine University degli Studi di Bologna

1972 BA zoology Rutgers University

Postdoctoral Training

1983 – 1984 Fellowship Training: John P. Kostuik, MD, FRCS, University of Toronto

Internships and Residencies

1979 – 1983 Orthopedic Residency, New York University Medical Center

1978 – 1979 Surgical Internship, New Jersey Medical School

Licensure and Certification

 Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners Certificate # 180796

1980 New York State Medical License #141343

1986 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

2005 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, re-certified

Academic Appointments

1986 Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine

1986 Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, NYU School of Medicine

Hospital Appointments

1984 Attending Physician, Tisch HospitalNYU Medical Center

1984 Attending Physician, Bellevue HospitalNYU Medical Center

1984 Attending Physician, Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital

1996 Attending Physician, Orthopedic Institute, Hospital for Joint Diseases

Awards and Honors

1995 “Top of the Cock Award” Best Paper: The Dewar Orthopaedic Society,

   37th Annual Meeting, Langdon Hall, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

2001 –2005 “Top Doctors” award. New York Magazine / Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.

Major Committee Assignments

National and Regional

1992 – 1999 Surgery Committee, Chairman, North American Spine Society

1995 – 1998 Committee of Algorhythms of Care – Lumbar Spine, AAOS

1995 – 1998 Executive Committee,

Proposal for a Multicenter Study of
Surgical Treatment For Acute Spinal Cord Injury:
Joint Section on Neuro Trauma and Critical Care,
A Joint Section of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
and Congress of Neurological Surgeons Submitted to NIH

1995 - 1996 Program Committee for National Meeting, North American Spine Society

1997 Program Committee for National Meeting, Chairman, North American Spine Society

1999 – 2002 Treasurer, North American Spine Society

2002 - 2003 Second Vice President, North American Spine Society

2003 - 2004 President, North American Spine Society

2005 - 2008 NASS Leadership Committee

2006 – 2008 NASS Public Relations Task Force Committee

2006 – 2009 NASS Spine Masters Institute Board Committee

2006 National Association of Spine Specialists Board of Directors

2006 Past President, National Association of Spine Specialists

2006 Spine Arthroplasty Society Board of Directors

NYU School of Medicine and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

1997 Orthopaedic Surgery Steering Committee, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

Memberships, Offices, and Committee Assignments In Professional Societies

1994 -1999 The Dewar Orthopedic Society

1991 Scoliosis Research Society

1990 Orthopedic Research Society

1987 Cervical Spine Research Society

1986 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery

1984 New York Academy of Medicine

1984 New York County Medical Society

1984 North American Spine Society

2003 Spine Arthroplasty Society

Editorial Positions

1996-2002 Editorial board: Journal of Spinal Disorders, Raven Press.

2000 Advisory Editorial Board: Spine, J.B. Lippincott.

2004 Editorial Board: World Spine E-Journal.

2004 Associate Editorial Board: The Spine Journal, Elsevier

Principal Clinical and Hospital Service Responsibilities

1997 Chief of the Spine Service, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

2006 Chief, Division of Spine Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

Major Administrative Responsibilities

1997 Director Spine Surgery Fellowship Program, NYUHJD

2006 Director International Spine Surgery Fellowship Program, NYUHJD

Teaching Experience

1995Course Chairman, Team Approach to the Operative Treatment of Fractures, Deformities and Degenerative Conditions of the Spine. Grand Hyatt New York, New York, June 10-11.

1997 – 2005 Co-Director, The Annual Degenerative Disease of the Spine: Diagnosis and Management Course, NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York.

2005 International Symposium: Live Instructional Non-Fusion Spine Course, NYU School of Medicine and the Swiss Spine Institute, Basil, Switzerland. NYU Kimmel Center, New York, New York, May 3.

2006 Program Chair, Spine Arthroplasty Society 6th Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 9-13.

Mentoring
   of
Graduate Students,
Residents, &
Post-Doctoral Fellows in Research

Under my direct supervision

Martin Quirno, MD 2005 - present

Alok Sharan, MD 2005 - 2006

David Levin, MD 2005 - 2006

Todd Applegate, DO 2005 - 2006

John Awad, MD 2004 - 2005

Anthony Petrizzo, DO 2004 - 2005

Edward Song, MD 2004 - 2005

James Hale, MD 2003 - 2004

Rafael Levine, MD 2003 - 2004

Mark Mikles, MD 2003 - 2004

Michael Higgins, MD 2002 - 2003

Andrew Moulton, MD 2002 - 2003

Afshin Razi, MD 2002 - 2003

Orrin Keith Atlas, MD 2001 - 2002

Kirnjot Singh, MD 2001 - 2002

Juan Carlos Rodriguez, MD 2001 - 2002

Amir M. Hasharoni, MD 2000 - 2001

Peter Bono, DO 2000 - 2001

Mark Steven Eskenazi, MD 1999 - 2000

Michael Garth Johnson, MD 1999 - 2000

Craig Bennett, MD 1998 - 1999

Charles Raftery, MD 1998 - 1999

Major Research Interests

Biomechanics

Spine Deformities

Grants Received

Prior

Current

Other

Honorary Chairman

2003 “The Spina Bifida Association of the Tri-State Region’s” Butterfly Ball, Sponsored by Pfizer.

Academic Presentations

1."Environmental Pollution and It's Effect on Pediatric Allergies". Presented to the New Jersey Society of Pediatric Allergists; August 1977.

2."Carpal Dislocations". Presented to Orthopedic Grand Rounds, New York University Medical Center, December 1980.

3."Total Hip Replacement Without Trochanteric Osteotomy Surgical Technique”. Presented at Orthopedic Grand Rounds; New York University Medical Center, NY, June 1981.

4."A Shotgun Injury to the Knee A Case Report". Presented New York Academy of Medicine, Orthopedic Night, May 1982.

5."ThoracoLumbar Spine Fractures". Presented Orthopedic Grand Rounds New York University Medical Center October 1982.

6."Heterotopic Ossification Incidence and Relationship to Trochanteric Osteotomy in 100 Total Hip Replacements". T.J. Errico, M.D., J. Fetto, M.D. and T. Waugh, M.D. Presented New York Academy of Medicine, Orthopedic Division May 1983.

7."Metastatic Disease of the Spine".  Presented Toronto Intercity Spine Rounds, January 1984.

8."Luque Instrumentation in Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine".  Presented Toronto. Intercity Spine Rounds April 1984.

9."Management of Tumors of the Vertebral Column". Presented AAOS Sponsored Course on "The Spine" Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 10 14, 1984

10."Morbidity in Scoliosis Surgery".  Presented AAOS Sponsored Course on "The Spine" Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 10 14, 1984.

11."Tumors of the Vertebral Column".   Presented Orthopedic Grand Rounds New York University Medical Center August 1984.

12."Correction of Iatrogenic Lumbar Kyphosis, Flat Back Syndrome". Co-author with J.P. Kostuik, M.D., T.F. Gleason, M.D. and C.C. Errico, R.N., MSN Presented Scoliosis Research Society Meeting September 1984 Orlando, Florida.

13."Metastatic Disease of the Spine". Presented Grand Rounds Lenox Hill Orthopedic Dept. January 15, 1985.

14."Luque Instrumentation for the Degenerative Lumbar Spine". Co-author. J.P. Kostuik, M.D. and T.F. Gleason, M.D. Presented at First Annual Meeting of the American College of Spine Surgery.  January 23 24, 1985. Las Vegas, Nevada.

15.Delivery of Discussion: "Allograft Bone in Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis. Presented AAOS Meeting January 24 29, 1985. Las Vegas, Nevada.

16."Spinal Stabilization of Vertebral Column Tumors".  Presented AAOS Meeting January 24, Las Vegas, Nevada. Presenter.

17."Luque Instrumentation in Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine". Coauthor. Presented American Orthopaedic Association. June 1013, 1985 Coronado, California.

18.“Spinal Stabilization of Vertebral Column Tumors".  Co-author. Presented Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, June 1985.

19."Anterior Instrumentation for Failed Low Back Surgery".  J.P. Kostuik, M.D., A. Carl. M.D. T.F. Gleason, M.D. and T. J. Errico, M.D. Co-author Presented at the Federation of Spine Associations. Feb. 19, 1986.

20."Spinal Stabilization for Tumors". Co-author. J. P. Kostuik, M.D., T. J. Errico, M.D. and T. F. Gleason, M.D. Presented 99th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association. June 24, 1986.

21."Cervical Spine Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Disease.  Presented Intercity New York Neurosurgical Meeting. December 10, 1986

22."Spinal Stabilization of Vertebral Column Tumors". Presentor, J.P. Kostuik, M.D., T.J. Errico, M.D. and T.F. Gleason, M.D. Presented North American Spine Society Meeting Banff, AB, Canada. June 25 28, 1987. 

23."Correction of Iatrogenic Lumbar Kyphosis (Flat Back Syndrome)". Co Author J.P. Kostuik, M.D., T.F. Gleason M.D., T.J. Errico, M.D. and W. Richardson, M.D.  Presented North American Spine Society Meeting Banff, AB, Canada.  June 25 28, 1987. 

24."Spinal Stabilization for Tumors". Co-author. J. P. Kostuik, M.D., T. J. Errico, M.D. and T. F. Gleason, M.D.: Scoliosis Research Society. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Sept. 15-19, 1987.

25."Combined Endovascular and Surgical Treatment of Spinal Metastasis." Coauthor I.S. Choi, M.D. and T.J. Errico, M.D.  Presented American Society of Neuroradiologists Annual Meeting 1987. 

26."Surgical Management in Adult Scheuerman's Kyphosis".  Co-author J.P. Kostuik, T.F. Gleason, T.J. Errico and M. Lorenz.  Presented at Clinical Orthopaedic Society, Chicago, Illinois. Oct 69, 1987.

27.“Indications for Surgical Management of Scheuermann’s Kyphosis in the Adult,” Kostuik, J., Gleason, T., Errico, T., and Lorenz, M.: International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. April 13-17, 1988. Miami, Florida.

28.“Correction of Iatrogenic Lumbar Kyphosis (Flat Back Syndrome).” Kostuik, J.P. Gleason, T., Errico, T.J. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. April 13-17, 1988. Miami, Florida.

29."The Use of Anterior KostuikHarrington Instrumentation". Presented Second International Symposium on Advances in Orthopaedic Surgery: Surgery of the Rachis".  University of Madrid, Spain. June 11, 1988.  Invitation as Special Lecturer. 

30."Management of Metastatic Disease of the Spine".  Presented Second International Symposium on Advances in Orthopaedic Surgery: Surgery of the Rachis University of Madrid, Spain. June 11, 1988.  Invitation as Special Lecturer. 

31."Cervical Discogenic Pain Syndrome".  The Seventh Annual Advances in Pain Management UMDNJNew Jersey Medical School Pain Management Center, September 2425, 1988. NY, NY.

32.Indications for Surgical Management of Scheuermann's Kyphosis in the Adult," Kostuik, J., Gleason, T., Errico, T., and Lorenz, M.: Scoliosis Research Society, September 29-Oct.2, Baltimore, Maryland.

33."Cervical Discogenic Pain Syndrome".   Symposium on TMJ Pain. Greater N.Y. Dental Meeting November 30 December 1, 1988, New York, New York.

34."The Use of Anterior KostuikHarrington Instrumentation in 38 Patients". The American Back Society, Cambridge, Massachusetts; April 1215, 1989.

35."Stabilization of Metastatic Disease of the Spine". The American Back Society, Cambridge, Massachusetts April 1215, 1989.

36."The Use of Anterior KostuikHarrington Instrumentation in 38 Patients" Errico, T., and O’Neill, J.: The North American Spine Society.  Quebec City, Canada. June 29, 1989.

37."Modified Microscopic Lumbar Discectomy".  Presented  Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society. Scottsdale, Arizona.  March 28 April 2, 1989.

38."Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spine Tumors". Presented - Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society. Scottsdale, Arizona. March 28 April 2, 1989.

39."Anterior KostuikHarrington Instrumentation Indications Results" Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society. Scottsdale, Arizona; March 28 April 2, 1989.

40."Modified Microscopic Lumbar Discectomy".  Read by Title Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Kyoto, Japan. May 15 19, 1989.

41."Pullout Strength Comparison of Two Methods of Screw Insertion in the Bovine Cervical Spine".  European Cervical Spine Research Society.  St. Gallen, Switzerland, June 1989.

42."Acute treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries", Spinal Cord Injury Seminar, N.Y.U. Medical Center, NY; July 13, 1990.

43."Management of Pediatric Thoracolumbar Trauma" Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Neurosurgical Society. New York City, NY; November 1990.

44."Tissue Expanders in Spinal Surgery for Deficient Soft Tissue or Post Irradiation Cases." co-author Kenneth Paonessa, Barry Zide, Thomas Errico, Gordon Engler. Scoliosis Research Society Sept. 2327, 1990. Honolulu, Hawaii.

45."Vertebral Body Reconstruction for Neoplasms of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Utilizing a New Intramedullary Technique” Thomas Errico, Paul Cooper, Bernard Crawford, Tracy DiBartolo. New Jersey /New York Orthopedic Society, Orlando, Florida; April 1991. 

46.“Late Haematogenous Infections of Spinal Implants.” Heggeness, M., Esses, S., Yuan, H., and Errico, T.: North American Spine Society. Keystone, Colorado, July 31-August 3, 1991.

47.“The Strength of a CD claw: A comparison of thoracic sub- laminar hook claw to pedicle/transverse process hook claw,” Thomas Errico, Kenneth Paonessa, Timothy McHenry, Robert Casar. 8th International Congress on Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation, Minneapolis, Minnesota September 22-23, 1991.

48.“The Strength of a CD claw: A comparison of thoracic sub-laminar hook claw to pedicle/transverse process hook claw”. Errico TJ, Paonessa K, McHenry T, Casar R. Scoliosis Research Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota.  September 24-27, 1991.

49.“Treatment Options in Lumbar Disc Disease”, New York Academy of Medicine-Orthopedic Section December 16, 1991.

50.“Stabilization of Occipito-Cervical Instability with Rigid Internal Fixation”. Fehlings, M., Errico,T.J., Cooper,P.R., and Benjamin, V., DiBartolo, T.: New York Academy of Medicine-Neurosurgery  Section. Resident's Night, March 1992. 

51.“Is the Prognosis better after and L5/S1 discectomy than after an L4/5 discectomy?” North American Spine Society. Lowell, T., Errico, T., Fehlings, M., DiBartolo, T., and Ladosci, L., July 9-11, 1992. Boston, Massachusetts.

52.“Posterior Plates in the Management of Cervical Instability”: Long Term Results in a Consecutive Series, Fehlings MG., Cooper P., Errico, T., and DiBartolo, T. Cervical Spine Research Society, December1-4, 1992.

53.“Experience with the Moss Pedicle Fixation System in the Lumbar Spine.” T. Errico, The New York/New Jersey Orthopedic Meeting, Puerto Rico April 20, 1993.

54.“Factors Predisposing to the Development of Neuropathic Spine After Complete Spinal Cord Injury”. Main, K., Blades, D., Ahn, J., Errico, T., and Engler, G.: Scoliosis Research Society, Sept. 18-23, 1993, Dublin, and Ireland.

55.“Use of Epidural Steroids After Discectomy May Predispose to Infection,” North American Spine Society. San Diego, Calf. October 14-16, 1993 

56.“A New Technique for Anterior Spinal Reconstruction for Neoplastic Disease. M Chang, T. Errico, P Cooper, B Crawford, and T DiBartolo North American Spine Society  San Diego, California. October 14-16, 1993.

57.“Posterior Plates in the Management of Cervical Instability: Long Term Results in a Consecutive Series. M Fehlings, P Cooper, and T Errico North American Spine Society  San Diego, Calf. October 14-16, 1993 

58.“Instability of the Lumbar Spine” The New York Neurosurgical Meeting, December 1994, Grand Hyatt, New York, New York.

59.“Microsurgical Lumbar Discectomy: Technique and recurrence Trends in 300 Patients,” Errico, T., Gilbert, D., and Lowell, T.: American Orthopaedic Association Resident’s Conference. March 29-April 1, 1995. Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

60.“Degenerative Low Back Disease: Principles and Operative Management of Degenerative Spinal Fixation.” Course: AO/ASIF Team Approach to the Operative Treatment of Fractures, Deformities and Degenerative Conditions of the Spine.  June 10-11, 1995 Grand Hyatt, New York, New York.

61.“Evolution of Anterior Spinal Surgery”.  Course: AO/ASIF Team Approach to the Operative Treatment of Fractures, Deformities and Degenerative Conditions of the Spine. June 10-11, 1995 Grand Hyatt, New York, New York.

62.“New Concepts and Emerging Trends in Spinal Surgery.” Course:  AO/ASIF Team Approach to the Operative Treatment of Fractures, Deformities and Degenerative Conditions of the Spine. June 10-11, 1995 Grand Hyatt, New York, New York.

63.“Anterior Exposures of the Cervical Spine. Course: Anterior Spinal Surgery. September, Memphis, Tennessee.

64.“Treatment of Metastatic Disease of the Spine”:  Course: Anterior Spinal Surgery. September 1995.  Memphis, Tennessee.

65.“Modern Management of Spinal Tuberculosis". Rezai, A.R., Lee, M., Cooper, P.R., Errico, T.J. and Koslow, M.: The Dewar Orthopedic Society, 37th Annual Meeting, October 13 - 17th 1995, Langdon Hall, Cambridge, Ontario.

66.“Anterior Treatment of Metastatic Disease of the Spine”: Course: Anterior Column Support. December 1995, Grand Hyatt,  New York, New York.

67.“A Comparison of Fusion rates and Complications in Pedicle Screw Fixation in patients under and over 70 years old.” Errico, T., D'Ariano, G., DeMoura, Alex, and Cooper, P.: The Dewar Orthopaedic Society, 38th Annual Meeting, March 13-17th , 1996, Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, Canada.

68.“Controversies in Discectomy: Treatment of the Herniated Disc” Symposium Chairperson, North American Spine Society, Oct. 23-26, 1996 Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

69.“Post-laminectomy Instability of the Cervical Spine”: Instructional Course lecture of the Cervical Spine Research Society.  Dec. 9, 1996. The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida.

70.“Management of Thoraco-lumbar Spine Fractures”: The New York Neurosurgical Meeting. Dec. 11, 1996 Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, New York.

71.“A Comparison of Fusion rates and Complications in Pedicle Screw Fixation in patients under and over 70 years old.” Errico, T., D’Ariano, G., DeMoura, Alex, and Cooper, P.: North American Spine Society (NASS) and Japanese Spine Research Society (JSRS) Spine Across the Sea. Kamuela, Hawaii. March 16-20, 1997.

72.“Modern Management of Vertebral Osteomyelitis”, Rezai, A., Wu, H., Errico,T.J., and Cooper, P.: The Dewar Club, Niagara on the Lakes, Canada. September 12-17, 1997.

73.“Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”: AO Comprehensive Spine Course, Montreal, Canada; July 15-17, 1998.

74.“Fusion in Lumbar Degenerative Disease: Instrumentation Failure”: AO Comprehensive Spine Course, Montreal, Canada, July 15-17, 1998.

75.“Revision of Failed Lumbar Decompressive Surgery”, North American Spine Society, Symposium on Failed Lumbar Surgery, San Francisco, California, October 27-31, 1998.

76.“Revision of Failed Lumbar Decompressive Surgery”, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, FOSA, Symposium on Failed Lumbar Surgery, Anaheim, California, February 4-8, 1999.

77.“Dural Tear and Root Injury in Microdiscectomy” Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Surgical Skills course of AAOS. Practical Anatomy and Surgical Technique Workshop. St. Louis, Mo. April 9-11, 1999.

78.Lumbar Discogenic Back Pain, Guest Lecturer, 41st Annual Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, Williamsburg Virginia October 24-28th 1999.

79.“Basic Science of Degenerative Disc Disease”, Degenerative Disease of the Spine New York University Medical Center, New York, New York December 7-8, 1999.

80.“Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, Should we be fusing these patients”, Degenerative Disease of the Spine New York University Medical Center, New York, New York December 7-8, 1999.

81.“Adult Scoliosis : Surgical Treatment”, Degenerative Disease of the Spine New York University Medical Center, New York, New York December 7-8, 1999.

82.“Spine Imaging, What the Clinician Needs to Know”, 18th Annual CT/MRI Head to Toe New York City, New York December 13-18, 1999.

83.“Spinal Stenosis - Surgical Management” Third Annual Herman Lohman, M.D. Memorial Symposium, Saint Barnabus Medical Center, Livingston, N.J., October 7, 2000.

84.“Is 360 Degree Fusion Necessary For Discogenic Pain?” Failures of Spine Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. May 12-14, 2000.

85.“The Future of Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive.” Failures of Spine Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. May 12-44, 2000.

86.“Burst Fractures of the Lumbar Spine: An Evolution of Instrumentation,” Brasilian Spine Society, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, May 2001.

87.“Surgery for Scoliosis,” Brazilian Spine Society, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, May 2001.

88.“Adult Scoliosis” Course: Degenerative Disease of the Spine, NYU School of Medicine, December 2001.

89.“Surgery for Discogenic Back Pain” Course: Degenerative Disease of the Spine, NYU School of Medicine, NY; December 2001.

90.“Basic Science of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine.” Presented at the Annual Course: Degenerative Disease of the Spine, NYU School of Medicine. New York, NY. December, 2001.

91.“Posterior Lumbar Decompression for Stenosis and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis” Presented at the Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques: A Hands-on Course. Phoenix, Arizona. March 14-15, 2002.

92.“Flexicore Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Replacement.” Spine Arthroplasty Society, Montpellier, France. May 5, 2002.

93.“Flexicore I and Flexicore II Artificial Disc Replacement.” Dynamic Spine Stabilization. Dallas, Texas October 11-12, 2002

94.Visiting Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Lecture “Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement.” October 24, 2002

95.“Surgery in the Aged Spine.” NASS Symposium Montreal, Canada, October 29, 2002.

96.“Basic Science of Degenerative Disc Disease.” Degenerative Disease of the Spine New York University Medical Center, New York, New York December 12-13, 2002.

97.“Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, Role of Artificial Disc Replacement.” Degenerative Disease of the Spine New York University Medical Center, New York, New York December 12-13, 20002.

98.“Adult Scoliosis: Surgical Treatment,” Degenerative Disease of the Spine New York University Medical Center, New York, New York December 12-13, 2002.

99."20 year Experience with Burst Fractures of the Spine" Sociedad Dominicana de Ortopedia y Traumatologia, March 6th, 2003.

100.“FlexiCore Lumbar Disc Replacement,” Spine Arthroplasty Society. Phoenix, Arizona, May 2, 2003.

101.“Degenerative Scoliosis Symposium on the Aging Spine,” Spine across the Sea Maui, Hawaii, July 30, 2003.

102.“Lumbar Disc Degeneration.”  Residency Teaching Program NYU/HJD Orthopaedic Department. August 6, 2003.

103.“52 Year-Old Orthopaedic Surgeon Tennis Player with Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease/The Black Disc: Operate or Not?” New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 2nd Annual Controversies in Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY. November 1, 2003.

104.“Update on the FlexiCore Lumbar Disc Replacement.” Second Annual Disc Arthroplasty Conference, Dallas, Texas. November 15, 2003.

105.“Update on the FlexiCore Cervical Disc Replacement.” Second Annual Disc Arthroplasty Conference, Dallas, Texas. November 15, 2003.

106.“New Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Discogenic Pain.” Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: Review and Update, New York, NY. December 3, 2003.

107.“Basic Science of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine and Differential Diagnosis.” Seventh Annual Conference on Degenerative Disease of the Spine: Diagnosis and Management, New York, NY. December 4 – 5, 2003.

108.“Examination and Evaluation of the Patient with Low Back Pain.” Seventh Annual Conference on Degenerative Disease of the Spine: Diagnosis and Management, New York, NY. December 4 – 5, 2003.

109.“Lumbar Total Disc Replacement?” Seventh Annual Conference on Degenerative Disease of the Spine: Diagnosis and Management, New York, NY. December 4 – 5, 2003.

110.“Adult Scoliosis.” Seventh Annual Conference on Degenerative Disease of the Spine: Diagnosis and Management, New York, NY. December 4 – 5, 2003.

111."20 year Experience with Burst Fractures of the Spine." Sociedad Dominicana de Ortopedia y Traumatologia, March 6th, 2003.

112.“Design Characteristics Flexicore Intervertebral Disc.” 16th Annual Disorders of the Spine, Whistler, Canada. January 20th, 2004.

113.“Maintaining Spine Motion: Artificial Disks & Motion Sparing Surgery.” 16th Annual Disorders of the Spine, Whistler, Canada. January 20th, 2004.

114.“Lumbar Disc Replacement Surgery.” 71st AAOS Annual Meeting, Nursing and Allied Health Program, San Francisco, California. March 10-14, 2004

115.“A Classification System for Motion Preserving Spinal Implants.” Spine Arthroplasty Society 2004: Global Symposium on Intervertebral Disc Replacement & Non-fusion Technology, Vienna, Austria, May 4 – 7, 2004. URL: http://www.sasvienna2004.com/index.html.

116.“The FlexiCore Lumbar Disc; Early Clinical Experiences.” Spine Arthroplasty Society 2004: Global Symposium on Intervertebral Disc Replacement & Non-fusion Technology, Vienna, Austria, May 4 – 7, 2004. URL: http://www.sasvienna2004.com/index.html

117.“Biomechanical considerations in total disc replacement.” Spine Arthroplasty Society 2004: Global Symposium on Intervertebral Disc Replacement & Non-fusion Technology, Vienna, Austria, May 4 – 7, 2004. URL: http://www.sasvienna2004.com/index.html 

118.“The Effects of Co-Cr Debris on Local and Distant Tissues: An Animal Study.” Spine Arthroplasty Society 2004:Global Symposium on Intervertebral Disc Replacement & Non-fusion Technology, Vienna, Austria, May 4 – 7, 2004. URL: http://www.sasvienna2004.com/index.html

119.“Introducing the FlexiCore Disc.” SpineWeek 2004: Combined Meeting of Leading Scientific Spine Societies. Porto, Portugal, May 30 – June 5, 2004.
URL: http://www.spineweek.com

120.L’impiego di tecniche “Non Fusion” in chirurgia vertbrale.” Presented Il incontro do aggiornamento in chirurgia vertebrale. Marina di Castagneto Carducci, Italy, September 24, 2004.

121.“Cervical Motion Preservation Technology.” Presented Current Technology and Future Innovations in Spine Surgery, New York, October 9, 2004.

122.“Syntegration: A Knowledge Based Approach to the Practice of Medicine,” The Alexander Gibson Lecture. Presented at Manitoba Orthopaedic Society 44th Annual Symposium, Manitoba, Canada, October 14, 2004.

123.“Lumbar Disc Replacement” Presented Manitoba Orthopaedic Society 44th Annual Symposium, Manitoba, Canada, October 14, 2004.

124.“Degenerative Scoliosis.” Presented Manitoba Orthopaedic Society 44th Annual Symposium, Manitoba, Canada, October 15, 2004.

125.“Adult Scoliosis.” Presented at A Comprehensive One-Day Resident Review Course. Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, October 23, 2004.

126.“History and Classification of Total Disc Replacement.” Presented at NASS 19th Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois. October 27-30, 2004.    URL: http://www.spine.org/19AnnMtg.cfm

127.“Syntegration,” Presidential Address. Presented at NASS 19th Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois. October 27-30, 2004. URL: http://www.spine.org/19AnnMtg.cfm

128.“Lumbar Disc Replacement.” Presented at Current Issues and Techniques in Complex Lumbar Spine Surgery, Practical Anatomy Workshop. Saint Louis University, St. Louis, La, November 11, 2004.

129.“Demonstration: Pedicle Screw Placement – Open.” Presented at Current Issues and Techniques in Complex Lumbar Spine Surgery, Practical Anatomy Workshop. Saint Louis University, St. Louis, La, November 11, 2004.

130.“Innovations in Spine Surgery.” Presented at 2nd Trans Atlantic Spine Congress.” Basel, Switzerland, November 12, 2004.

131.“Scrubbs Mission Surgery Experience in Dominican Republic.” Presented at NASS 19th Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois. October 27-30, 2004.  URL: http://www.spine.org/19AnnMtg.cfm

132.“Basic Science of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine and Differential Diagnosis,” Presented at the 8th Annual Review Course: Degenerative Disease of the Spine; Diagnosis and Management, New York, NY. December 2, 2004.

133.“Examination and Evaluation of the Patient with Low Back Pain and Sciatica,” Presented at the 8th Annual Conference: Degenerative Disease of the Spine; Diagnosis and Management, New York, NY. December 2, 2004.

134.“Introduction to Goals of Cervical Arthroplasty.” Presented at Live Instructional Non-Fusion Spine Course. New York, NY. May 3, 2005.  
URL: www.swiss-spine.ch

135.“Biomechanical Comparison of Total Disc Replacement vs. Fusion on the Motion of a Functional Spine Unit,” Valdevit, A; Mikles, M; Errico TJ. “Presented at World Spine III Meeting. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. August 3, 2005. URL: http://www.worldspine.org?past_meetings.cfm