Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this debate, you will hear from Dr. Rick Sasso and Dr. Chris Shaffrey who have extensive experience in both developing and operating with a variety of cervical spine systems. Answering the question “Why change?”, topics covered include the history of anterior cervical surgery from the first anterior plates to lessons learned in design over the years, as well as the challenges that still exist today and what is still needed to advance care in cervical surgery.
Moderated by Dr. Reg Haid, neurosurgeon at Atlanta Brain and Spine Care, the weekly, online learning series features surgeons sharing their philosophies of procedural approaches and the application of technology. This ongoing series will be made available at: nuvasive.com/casedebateseries
In this debate, you will hear from Dr. Rick Sasso and Dr. Chris Shaffrey who have extensive experience in both developing and operating with a variety of cervical spine systems. Answering the question “Why change?”, topics covered include the history of anterior cervical surgery from the first anterior plates to lessons learned in design over the years, as well as the challenges that still exist today and what is still needed to advance care in cervical surgery.
Moderated by Dr. Reg Haid, neurosurgeon at Atlanta Brain and Spine Care, the weekly, online learning series features surgeons sharing their philosophies of procedural approaches and the application of technology. This ongoing series will be made available at: nuvasive.com/casedebateseries
