Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment of Athletic Hip-Spine Syndrome

Friday, February 20, 2026

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM AST

Location: 202 BC

Course Director(s)

George Ross R. Malik, MD

Physician
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Speaker(s)

James F. Wyss, MD

Attending Physiatrist, Associate Professor
HSS
Kevin T. Ozment, MD (he/him/his)

PM&R Sports Medicine - Assistant Professor/Clinical
UT Health San Antonio
Ryan P. Nussbaum, DO

Assistant Professor and Sports Medicine Fellowship Director
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Brief Session Description : Hip-spine syndrome is being noted more in young athletes. Various hip and spine conditions such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and lumbar spondylolysis can play a role in the development of this condition. Identifying these conditions and treating them earlier can lead to reduced chronic hip and spine conditions. To do this, we will describe how to utilize innovative lumbar spine and hip imaging techniques to identify various hip and spine pathologies in young athletes. Additionally, we will illustrate how to perform a variety of radiographic calculations for hip and spine pathologies which can potentially limit progression of chronic hip-spine syndrome.