IMAST – International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques

Toronto, Canada city skyline

Date: Apr 15 - Apr 17, 2026

Type: Conferences

Location: Toronto, Canada

Booth: #4

GMED Sponsored Events

Globus Medical Hands-On Workshop

Current Controversies in Adult and Pediatric Deformity
Date/Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:00-13:00
Location: Room 104B
Description: This engaging workshop will be focused on discussing cases and techniques involving current controversies in the treatment of adult and pediatric deformity. The talks will include planning, interoperative deformity correction techniques and pediatric techniques such as vertebral body tethering.
Speakers:
Hamid Hassanzadeh, MD (moderator)
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Bethesda, MD

Noelle Larson, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Rochester, MD

Rajiv Sethi, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Seattle, WA

Globus Medical Innovation Update

Elevating Efficiency: Navigated Oscillation with DuraPro and Excelsius Technology
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 11:40am – 11:50am
Location: Innovation Theater in Exhibit Hall
Description: Join us for a dynamic look at how the DuraPro™ Oscillating System—now integrated with Excelsius™ navigation (ExcelsiusGPS and ExcelsiusHub)—is helping to reshape procedural efficiency. This next-gen platform is designed to enable controlled bone cutting, powered disc removal, and robotic pilot hole creation—all with real-time visualization. Learn how leading Spine surgeons are using DuraPro to bolster efficiency, confidence, and surgical accuracy.
Faculty:
Dr. David Skaggs
Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA