Mark Your Calendar: Pediatric grand rounds set for Sept. 20

Richard Menger, M.D., assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, will present at the next pediatric grand rounds. His presentation, “Pediatric Spinal Deformity: Diagnosis, Surgery and Politics,” is set for 8 a.m. Sept. 20, at the Strada Patient Care Center first-floor conference room.

In his talk, Menger will discuss the diagnostic criteria for pediatric spinal deformity, the necessary role for conservative management of scoliosis in the pediatric population, the importance of the pediatrician in the treatment of scoliosis, surgical decision-making and surgical techniques for the correction of complex pediatric spinal deformity, and state-of-the-art treatment for early onset scoliosis.

Pediatric grand rounds take place every third Friday of the month and are open to USA faculty, staff and students. A light breakfast, coffee and beverages are provided.

For more information, contact Nicole Laden at (251) 415-8688 or nicoleladen@health.southalabama.edu.