P.O. Box 1199  Honolulu, HI  96807

Advances in Spine Surgery:

An Overview of Endoscopic Surgery and Motion-Preserving Techniques 

Dr. Tristan Blase Fried is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in comprehensive care for degenerative spinal conditions. He offers individualized treatment plans that integrate both surgical and non-surgical options, including advanced minimally invasive, endoscopic, robotic-assisted, and augmented reality–guided techniques. Dr. Fried completed his residency at the prestigious Rothman Institute/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and pursued advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at Rush University Medical Center/Midwest Orthopaedics in Chicago, training under internationally recognized leaders in spine surgery. A committed clinician-scientist, he has authored over 15 peer-reviewed publications and remains active in academic research focused on spinal biomechanics, value-based care, and opioid-sparing recovery. Originally from the East Coast and now based in Honolulu, Dr. Fried is honored to provide compassionate, evidence-based spine care to the local community.

LOCATION:             Natsunoya Tea House

                               1935 Makanani Drive

                               Honolulu, HI 96817

DATE/TIME:               Wednesday, February 25, 2026         11:15 am – 1:00 pm

AGENDA:                   11:15 am – 12:00 pm                          Registration/Lunch

                                    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm                            Dr. Tristan Fried

LEARNING OUTCOME: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to Define endoscopic spine surgery and motion-preserving techniques, identify common spinal conditions treated with endoscopic and motion-preserving approaches, Describe these approaches from traditional spinal fusion procedures and appropriate patient selection factors     

Approval is pending for 1.0 CCM CEU credit.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Complete registration and payment ONLINE via CMSA HI Chapter website: www.cmsahawaii.org.    

Deadline: February 19, 2026

For questions or special accommodations, please email Bonnie Castonguay at

[email protected]

Cost: $60 CMSA Members  /  $70 Non-Members