How do we optimize spinal surgery outcomes? Dr. Steven Glassman believes better data is the answer! On this episode, we discuss the American Spine Registry, what it is, what it's currently being used for, and its potential to provide better evidence for spine surgery, improve patient outcomes, and establish universal best practices.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Getting to know Dr. Glassman, his clinical practice, and why he chose spine research [0:59]
• Exploring the nature and necessity of registries [3:56]
• What is the American Spine Registry, what areas of spine surgery are represented by it, and how long has it been in place? [6:27]
• What areas of spine surgery are represented by the ASR? [13:24]
• The most surprising findings from studies based off of the Quality Outcomes Database [18:08] 
• Predicting the future evolution of the ASR [21:35]
• Examining ASR logistics and how hospitals can join the registry [25:10]
• How the ASR can bring better clarity to spine surgery outcomes [28:28]
• Using the ASR to develop predictive models and the role imaging plays with the registry [30:50]
• Exciting future studies and the magic wand question [35:15]

Resources & People Mentioned

• American Spine Registry 

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