Cervical Decompressions

Orthopaedic Grand Rounds

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM


This grand round has already taken place.


Health Science Center - Stonybrook, NY
Online Streaming Available
May 6th, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

clinical guide to cervical spinal decompression

Dates and Times

Start: 5/6/2026 7:00 AM
End: 5/6/2026 8:00 AM

Objectives

Correctly identify cervical stenosis on cross sectional imaging and use appropriate terminology to communicate that stenotic disease.

Understand the various procedures that are used to decompress the cervical spine

Understand the risks benefits for each type of decompression

Understand strong indications and contraindications to each decompression procedure

Speakers

  • Ivan Zapolsky, MD
    • Cervical Decompressions

Location

Health Science Center
101 Nicolls Rd
Level 3, Lecture Hall 6
Stonybrook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Susan Greco
Department: Orthopaedics
Phone: (631) 444-3421
Email: susan.greco@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222