This course provides a comprehensive overview of the latest in minimally invasive techniques (with and without stereotactic navigation) for the operative treatment of spinal disorders. Practical sessions allow participants to apply the latest spinal techniques, including spinal navigation, in cadavers. This annual course is directed by Roger Härtl, M.D., and Luiz Pimenta, M.D.
See below for slide shows of 2022 course highlights, along with a slide show from our special master class in August 2023.
NYC-MISS 2023 is now open for registration! See the preliminary agenda here: NYC-MISS 2023 Preliminary Agenda
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NYC-MISS Summer Master Class 2023

The faculty of NYC-Miss 2023 Summer Workshop
Ibrahim Hussain, Roger Hartl, Kevin Foley, Michael Virk, and Lynn McGrath

Dr. Foley at NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

Dr. Hartl at NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

Dr. Hartl at NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

Dr. Hartl at NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

Dr. Ibrahim Hussain at NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

Dr. Virk at NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

Dr. Virk at NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

Dr. McGrath at NYC-Miss 2023 Summer

NYC-MISS 2022 featured faculty from around the world

NYC-MISS 2022 faculty dinner at Explorers Club

NYC-MISS 2022 : Dr. Hartl and Dr. Kim

Dr. Joseph Maroon at NYC-MISS 2022

NYC-MISS 2022: Dean Chou engages in Q&A as Dr. Lynn McGrath looks on from podium

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Uwe Spetzger

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Dean Chou

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Virk presents Dr. Spetzger with Best Abstract award

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Maroon and Dr. Hartl

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Joseph Maroon, Dr. Uwe Spetzger, Dr. Roger Hartl

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Lawrence Lenke opened the first Socratic Battle, with Dr. Neel Anand joining by Zoom

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Neel Anand participated in the Socratic Battle via zoom

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Rick Fessler and Socrates

NYC-MISS 2022: Socratic Battle #2 pitted Dr. Rick Fessler against Dr. Luis Pimenta

NYC-MISS 2022: High-tech exhibits were one of the highlights of the event

NYC-MISS 2022: The exhibit hall

NYC-MISS 2022: The exhibit hall

NYC-MISS 2022: The exhibit hall

NYC-MISS 2022: Participants engaged in virtual surgery during working lunch

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Brian Fiani directed the virtual surgery demo

NYC-MISS 2022: Dr. Brian Fiani directed the virtual surgery demo

NYC-MISS 2022: Participants engaged in virtual surgery during working lunch

NYC-MISS 2022: Participants engaged in virtual surgery during working lunch

NYC-MISS 2022: Participants engaged in virtual surgery during working lunch

NYC-MISS 2022: Participants engaged in virtual surgery during working lunch

NYC-MISS 2022: Saturday's final lunch featured another VR surgical experience

NYC-MISS 2022: Saturday's final lunch featured another VR surgical experience

NYC-MISS 2022: Saturday's final lunch featured another VR surgical experience

NYC-MISS 2022: Saturday's final lunch featured another VR surgical experience

NYC-MISS 2022: Saturday's final lunch featured another VR surgical experience

NYC-MISS 2022: Saturday's final lunch featured another VR surgical experience

NYC-MISS 2022: Hands-on lab day






























