Please join us for the ASSR’s 26th Annual Symposium, which will be held this February in historic Charleston, South Carolina at the gorgeous Charleston Place hotel. Earn CME, explore downtown Charleston, and join hundreds of radiology peers as we discuss the latest updates and innovations within spine imaging.

 

5 days of learning

Wednesday, 2/08 - Hands-On Spine Workshop
Thursday, 2/09 - Joint Sessions
Friday, 2/10 - Joint Sessions
Saturday, 2/11 - Joint Sessions
Sunday, 2/12 - General Session

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An incredible location

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and southern charm of Charleston, South Carolina! Whether you're a history buff who wants to explore a new town, a foodie, or someone looking to kick back and relax after sessions, there's lots to love about our meeting destination.

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100+ talks

Our 2023 program agenda features over 100 accredited talks covering every aspect of spine radiology. From imaging techniques and interventional tips to emerging technologies, challenging cases, and more, there's something for everyone.

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Fun networking & Social events

ASSR 2023 offers attendees a unique opportunity to improve their education while building lasting relationships. From our Annual Fun Run to receptions, galas, and spontaneous meet-ups, enjoy countless opportunities to network and bond with your peers!

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A Letter from the President

We will start the 2023 meeting off with our very popular and always sold-out hands-on workshop on February 8th, 2023.  International experts in spine intervention will lead this full-day course comprised of didactic lectures and hands-on image-guided practice on specially constructed simulation models that mimic real-world challenges. This comprehensive course has been designed to bridge principles into practice and assist in building a skill set for spine intervention. This year’s workshop will cover spine biopsies, spine injections (nerve root blocks/epidurals/facet), nerve ablation, vertebral augmentation, spine implants and hardware placement, spine tumor ablation, and intra-discal ozone treatments. 

Our general session will open with keynote speaker Kim Tzoumakas, Chief Executive Officer of RAYUS Radiology (formerly known as Centers for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI)). She will discuss current trends and future directions of diagnostic radiology, and will also be involved in a panel discussion with  Dr. Lubdha Shah’s Women in Spine on Wednesday night. The remainder of the opening session has talks on hot topics such as: ozone treatments in the spine, molecular basis of spine pain, and quantitative spine imaging with DTI.  

 Other meeting highlights include our young professional programming (an entire joint session created by our YPS representatives) and a Boot Camp with basics of spine imaging and anatomy. There will be multi-disciplinary sessions on management of spine metastatic disease with a tumor board with additional sessions on advanced oncology imaging.  Both General and IR sessions will address CSF leaks discussing advanced imaging, diagnosis and patient management, and interventional treatments.  Advanced topics including nerve imaging, peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulators and basivertebral nerve ablation will be presented and hopefully present new areas of practice growth in the attendees.  And what would the meeting be without the 4th annual ASSR Fun Run on early Friday morning! 

This meeting is based on a tradition of excellent science and education for trainees and practicing physicians at all stages of their career in both academic and private practice settings.   The abundance of comradery and genuine friendships that arise out of this society is what attracted me to ASSR and well over a decade later it makes me proud that this environment is thriving and continues to grow.  We look forward to seeing you in Charleston, SC at ASSR 2023. 

Jack W. Jennings, MD, PhD
President of the ASSR

Luxury at The Charleston Place

The ASSR hotel block is now SOLD OUT.
Alternate hotels nearby:
Meeting Street Inn
French Quarter Inn
The Ryder Hotel
Fulton Lane Inn
Indigo Inn

Located in the vibrant heart of historic downtown Charleston, The Charleston Place is just steps from some of the city’s best independent shops, the City Market, antique stores, museums, historic sites, and art galleries. It’s the perfect location for exploring everything Charleston has to offer!

Once sessions are wrapped up for the day, meet up with other attendees to grab a bite, enjoy Charleston’s bustling nightlife, or relax at the award-winning spa.

Travel Discounts

The ASSR has arranged for special ​meeting discounts on airfare and car ​rentals, for attendees and their ​guests. Airfare discounts are 2-6% off ​discounted economy, business, and ​first-class, and 10% off full fare ​economy, business, and first-class. ​Car rentals are up to 15%. When ​making your air or car reservation use ​the codes listed below.

Airport information: Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The Charleston Airport is the primary ​airport and is located 25 min. away ​from the hotel.

Ground Transportation Estimates:​

Lyft Oneway Estimate:
Lyft Personal ride: $32-36
XL Supersized ride: $45-50
Lux High-end ride: $60-65

​Uber Oneway Estimate:
UberX: $49.00
Comfort: $85.00
UberXL: $112.00

Airline Discount Codes:

  • Alaska: ECME448

  • United: ZMSK755257 Booking LINK

  • American Airlines: A4182DD

  • Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for the ASSR Annual Meeting Please click here to book your flights.
    You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code  NM298
    *Please note there is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Car Rental Discounts:

Want to explore historic Charleston and beyond? Rent a car at the ​Charleston airport using the ASSR discount codes ​listed below:
Hertz: CV code 2188961 | Budget: BCD X344382

The ASSR 2023 program features more than 100 incredible talks delivered over four days by radiology experts from across the globe. *Please note that on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday there are concurrent sessions that run parallel to some of the general sessions —- take note of which sessions interest you the most and plan your schedule accordingly!

Thursday, February 9th

Time Diagnostic Sessions Time Interventional Sessions
7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast & Registration
8:00 - 10:00am SESSION: Hot Topics in Spine Pain
8:00 - 8:30am Current Trends and Future Directions of Diagnostic Radiology: An Imaging CEO Perspective
8:30 - 8:50am Ozone Treatment of Contained Lumbar Disc Herniations
8:50 - 9:10am Molecular Basis of Spinal Pain or Imaging Pain Pathophysiology
9:10 - 9:30am Quantitative Spine Imaging with DTI
9:30 - 9:50am Gold Medal Award
9:50 - 10:00am Break
10:00 - 12:10pm SESSION: Spine Anatomy 10:00 - 12:10pm SESSION: Interventional
10:00 - 10:20am Spinal Cord Functional Anatomy 10:00 - 10:15am Tackling Difficult Spinal Biopsies: How to be Safe and Succesful Every Time!
10:20 - 10:40am Vascular Anatomy and Pathology 10:15 - 10:30am Technical Considerations in Planning and Performing Vertebral Augmentations
10:40 - 11:00am Disc Development and Degeneration 10:30 - 10:45am Vertebral Augmentations: Unipedicular or Bipedicular Approach?
11:00 - 11:20am Joints of the Spine 10:45 - 11:00am Role of Cement vs Implant
11:20 - 12:10pm Diagnostic Abstracts 11:00 - 11:15am Adjacent Level Fractures after Vertebral Augmentation
12:10 - 1:00pm Lunch 11:15 - 11:30am Challenging Vertebral Augmentations: To Cement or Not?
1:00 - 3:00pm SESSION: Oncology and Multidisciplinary Management of Cancer 11:30 - 11:45am Technical Considerations in Planning and Performing Sacroplasties
1:00 - 1:20pm Spine Tumors: Neurosurgical Perspective 11:45 - 12:00pm Percutaneous Stabilization and Internal Fixation SAIF
1:20 - 1:40pm Primary Bone Tumors 12:00 - 12:10pm Q&A
1:40 - 2:00pm Lymphoproliferative (Myeloma, Lymphoma)
2:00 - 2:20pm Overview of Intervention (for DX rads)
2:20 - 2:50pm Multidiscplinary Spine Tumor Board
2:50 - 3:00pm Q&A
3:00 - 3:30pm Break
3:30 - 5:10pm SESSION: Oncology - Advanced Imaging 3:30 - 5:30pm SESSION: Percutaneous Treatment Options and Palliavative Care for the Cancer Patient
3:30 - 3:50pm Advanced Oncology Imaging 3:30 - 3:50pm How to Build a Tumor Ablation Practice
3:50 - 4:10pm Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Spine Tumors 3:50 - 4:05pm Essentials of Percutaneous Spinal Tumor Ablation
4:10 - 4:30pm Perfusion Imaging in Diagnosis and Treatment Follow-up in Patients with Vertebral Body Tumors 4:05 - 4:20pm Ganglionic Blockade
4:30 - 4:50pm Role of 3D-Printing in Treatment Planning of Spine and Sacral Tumors 4:20 - 4:40pm Percutanoues Treatment of Benign Spinal Tumors
4:50 - 5:10pm Artificial Intelligence in Spine Tumor Imaging 4:40 - 5:00pm Percutaneous Treatment of Spinal Pathologic Fractures
5:10 - 6:00pm Interventional Roundtable 5:00 - 5:20pm Complications of Image Guided Spine Interventions and Protective Measures
6:00 - 8:00pm Opening Reception 5:20 - 5:30pm Q&A

Friday, February 10th

Time Diagnostic Sessions Time Interventional Sessions
7:00 - 8:00am 4th Annual ASSR Fun Run
7:30 - 8:30am Breakfast & Registration
8:30 - 10:30am SESSION: CSF Leaks
8:30 - 8:50am SIH Diagnosis: Brain Imaging
8:50 - 9:10am Spinal CSF Leak Localization with Myelography
9:10 - 9:30am Percutaneous Treatment of CSF Leak
9:30 - 9:50am Post-Treatment Patient Management
9:50 - 10:10am Patient with Symptoms but No Leak
10:10 - 10:30am Q&A
8:30 - 10:30am SESSION: CSF Leaks
8:30 - 8:50am SIH Diagnosis: Brain Imaging
8:50 - 9:10am Spinal CSF Leak Localization with Myelography
9:10 - 9:30am Percutaneous Treatment of CSF Leak
9:30 - 9:50am Post-Treatment Patient Management
9:50 - 10:10am Patient with Symptoms but No Leak
10:10 - 10:30am Q&A
10:30 - 11:00am Break
11:00 - 12:35pm SESSION: Nerve Imaging 11:00 - 12:35pm SESSION: Advanced Imaging and Interventional Techniques in SIH
11:00 - 11:20am Plexus Imaging Techniques 11:00 - 11:20am Techniques, Tips, and Pitfalls of DSM
11:20 - 11:40am Lumbosacral Plexus 11:20 - 11:40am Techniques, Tips, and Pitfalls of Dynamic CTM
11:40 - 12:00pm Brachial Plexus 11:40 - 12:00pm Blood and Fibrin Glue Patches: Technical Considerations for Maximing Success
12:00 - 12:20pm Peripheral Nerve Imaging 12:00 - 12:20pm Endovascular Treatment Options for CSF Venous Fistulas
12:20 - 12:35pm Interesting Cases 12:20 - 12:30pm Approach to the Patient with a Normal Brain MRI
12:35 - 1:30pm Lunch 12:30 - 12:35pm Q&A
1:30 - 3:30pm SESSION: Post Operative Imaging & Intervention 1:30 - 3:30pm SESSION: Interventional Treatment Options for Chronic Spinal Pain
1:30 - 1:50pm Post Op Evaluation Spine Surgery - What Should We Look for and Report?) 1:30 - 1:50pm Essentials of Interventional Spine Pain Management
1:50 - 2:10pm Post Op Evaluation Radiology - Minimizing Artifacts + Value of Myelography) 1:50 - 2:10pm Advanced Percutaneous Spinal Pain Interventions (Atlantoaxial, Cervical Injections)
2:10 - 2:30pm Expected Postoperative Findings 2:10 - 2:25pm Spinal Cord Stimulators: Indications, Patient Selection, Technique, Management
2:30 - 2:50pm Imaging Evaluation Post Surgery and Radiology Oncology Treatment 2:25 - 2:45pm Low Back Pain and micro Instability: Basivertebral Nerve Ablation and other minimally invasive options
2:50 - 3:05pm Challenging Cases 2:45 - 3:00pm Peripheral Nerve Ablations + Multifidus Muscle Intervention
3:05 - 3:20pm Q&A 3:00 - 3:15pm Q&A
3:20 - 3:30pm Break
3:30 - 4:30pm Abstract Presentations
6:30 - 8:30pm Faculty Reception

Saturday, February 11th

Time Diagnostic Sessions Time Interventional Sessions
7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00am SESSION: Spine Surgery and Clinical Correlation 8:15 - 9:35am SESSION: Young Professionals Session
8:00 - 8:20am Surgical Perspective: Neurosurgery 8:15 - 8:25am How to Build a Successful Diagnostic Spine Imaging Practice
8:20 - 8:40am Surgical Perspective: Ortho 8:25 - 8:40am How to Start a Successful Spine Reseach Program
8:40 - 9:00am Preoperative Evaulatation: MRI 8:40 - 8:55am Building Your Spine Brand
9:00 - 9:15am Preoperative Evaluation: Adjacent Level Disease 8:55 - 9:10am Lessons Learned in the First 5 Years of Practice
9:15 - 9:30am Spine Infection: Controversies, Biopsy, and Surgical Intervention 9:10 - 9:25am How to Find the Right Job for You
9:30 - 10:00am Break 9:25 - 9:30am Q&A
10:00 - 12:00pm SESSION: Spine Trauma 10:00 - 12:00pm SESSION: Future of Interventional Spine Care
10:00 - 10:20am AO Spine Injury Classification Systems 10:00 - 10:20am Advanced Image Navigation Techniques During Spine Procedures
10:20 - 10:40am Trauma in Patients with Osteoporosis and Ankylosing Disorders 10:20 - 10:40am Regenerative Medicine: Intradiscal Ozone - What is it and How Does it Work?
10:40 - 11:00am Craniocervical Junction 10:40 - 11:00am MRI Guided Interventions
11:00 - 11:20am Spinal Cord Imaging 11:00 - 11:20am Interspinous Spacers, and Fusion Devices
11:20 - 11:40pm Spinal Cord Imaging 11:20 - 11:40am Intrathecal Pain Pumps: Indications, Technical Considerations, and Patient Management
11:40 - 11:50pm Abstract Presentation 11:40 - 11:50pm Selective DRG Stimulation
11:50 - 12:00pm Abstract Presentation 11:50 - 12:00pm Q&A
12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00 - 3:00pm SESSION: Spine Imaging Innovations & AI
1:00 - 1:20pm AI Spine Quantative CT and AI in the Evaluation of Osteoporosis
1:20 - 1:40pm Applications of AI in Spine Imaging
1:40 - 2:00pm Bone MRI
2:00 - 2:20pm Dual Energy CT
2:20 - 2:40pm Photon Counting CT in Spine
2:40 - 3:00pm Future Imaging
3:00 - 3:30pm Break
3:30 - 5:05pm SESSION: Boot Camp
3:30 - 3:50pm Overnight Spinal Cord Emergencies
3:50 - 4:05pm Spinal Vascular Emergencies
4:05 - 4:20pm Oncologic Emergencies of the Spine
4:20 - 4:35pm Inflammatory – Infectious Myelopathy
4:35 - 5:00 Challenging Spine ER cases
5:00 - 5:05pm Q&A
5:15 - 5:45pm Business Meeting
6:30 - 8:30pm Closing Reception

Sunday, February 12th

Time Diagnostic Sessions
7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00am SESSION: Business of Spine
8:00 - 9:00am Mitigation of Litigation: Mock Spine Trial at ASSR
9:00 - 9:10am Disparities in Spine Care
9:10 - 9:20am Care About Your Spine Practice - You Need to Know More About the CAC
9:20 - 9:30am CPT/RUC/Spine and You
9:30 - 9:40am DR/IR/NR/NIR Training Pathways: How it Impacts the Future of Spine Care
9:40 - 9:50am Reducing Consumable Waste in the Interventional Suite: A Report from a Neiman Policy Fellow
9:50 - 10:00am Discussion
10:00 - 10:15am Break
10:15 - 12:15pm SESSION: Peds
10:15 - 10:40am Chiari 1 Plus…
10:40 - 11:00am The Tethered Spinal Cord
11:00 - 11:20am ADEM, MOG and NMO Differentiators
11:20 - 11:35am Cervical Spine Trauma
11:35 - 11:50am Interesting/Challenging Pediatric Spine Cases
11:50 - 12:00pm Q&A
12:00 - 12:10pm ASSR 2024 Introduction
12:10 - 12:15pm End of meeting

 Abstract Submission Guidelines 

ASSR 2023 Annual Symposium | February 8-12, 2023

Abstract Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 15th, 2022.

Authors will be notified on or before Friday, December 9th, 2022.

Abstract Submission Categories:

Oral presentation (mentored) (Louis A. Gillula, MD Mentor Award Papers): should represent original spine-related research performed by fellows, residents, junior faculty (less than 5 years post-fellowship), or medical students mentored by an ASSR Active Member. Registration fees for presenting first authors will be waived.  Indicate if you wish to be considered for this Award and that you meet the criteria referenced above. An ASSR Active Member must serve as Mentor for research project.  Oral presentations for all categories will occur in-person in 2023.

Oral presentation (non-mentored): should summarize the details of clearly defined and carefully conducted investigative efforts.  Abstracts may be submitted in either the Diagnostic Spine or Interventional Spine categories.

Excerpta extraordinaire: should teach a lesson, illustrate a problem in diagnosis, describe a novel procedure, or present an unusual case.

Electronic exhibit: should present original research or illustrate key learning points of a pathological process, or an image-guided interventional spine procedure. Those Electronic Exhibits selected for presentation will be on display during the ASSR 2023 Annual Symposium.  Authors will be asked to submit their presentations via email to an ASSR Audio-Visual technician prior to the ASSR 2023 Annual Symposium.

All selected abstracts will be included in the ASSR 2023 Annual Symposium Syllabus if submitted in time to meeting printing deadlines. All selected presentations MUST be presented using Microsoft™ PowerPoint for Windows.

Society Awards: The presenting first authors of the top three Louis A. Gillula, MD Mentor Award papers will each receive a certificate and monetary award.  The First-Place recipient will receive an invitation from the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) to present their award-winning paper at the ASNR 60th Annual Meeting & The Foundation of the ASNR Symposium 2023. The First-Place recipient will also receive an additional post-ASNR meeting monetary award to help defray travel expenses if the meeting is in-person.  Monetary awards will also be given to the best overall non-mentor Diagnostic Spine and Interventional Spine Scientific Paper and Electronic Exhibit as selected by the ASSR Awards Committee.  

Abstract Formats:

Abstracts may be a maximum of 300 words in length not including the title or author listing. A table or figure may be submitted as graphic image.

  • Only one graphic file with a maximum of four (4) images is permitted.

  • Images should be 3 x 3 inches at 300dpi in JPEG or GIF format.

  • Up to 5 references will be accepted and do not count towards the word limit.

Oral mentored and non-mentored presentations: Abstracts must be formatted in the following manner:

1.     Purpose: State the reasons for conducting the research.

2.     Methods and Materials: Outline the methods of investigation that were employed.

3.     Results: Present a synopsis of your findings.

4.     Conclusions: Summarize the most pertinent conclusions drawn from your results.

Excerpta extraordinaire - A brief description of the case and lessons learned. 

Electronic exhibits: For original research, please utilize scientific paper format (as above).  For illustrative learning, a brief description of the objectives followed by a listing of learning points with an image rich presentation is sufficient. 

Abstract Preparation Instructions:

1.     All abstracts must be submitted no later than November 8th, 2022 via the abstract submission site.

2.     Choose (up to 3) types of submission for consideration: 

  1) Oral presentation (mentored): diagnostic

2)  Oral presentation (mentored): interventional

3)  Oral presentation (non-mentored): diagnostic 

4)  Oral presentation (non-mentored): interventional

5)  Excerpta extraordinaire: diagnostic

6)  Excerpta extraordinaire: interventional

7)  Electronic exhibit: diagnostic

8)  Electronic exhibit: interventional   

3.     Do NOT include names, titles, degrees, addresses, zip codes, or grant support in the abstract space.

4.     Financial disclosures should be included in the reference section. Also, specify whether the submission has been previously published or presented. If so, specify when, and where.

5.     Instructions will be provided for oral presentation recording and upload of digital presentations when acceptance notifications are emailed. One to two images can be uploaded with your abstract if deemed necessary.