Adult Angular Kyphosis - Surgical Experience
This spine surgery lecture concerns Adult Angular Kyphosis surgical treatment.
Lecturer: Yong Qiu, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 4_17_qiu
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.077
What you will cover in this lecture
This lecture looks at the surgical treatment of adult angular kyphosis, beginning with a discussion of the preop preparation, including protocols of using halo traction. This is followed by a discussion of various types of osteotomies which can help in correction, and these are demonstrated using appropriate clinical cases with detailed X-rays and pre- and post-op photographs. Finally, the main complications and strategies that can minimise their occurrence are covered.
Learning Objectives
- Principles of surgery in kyphosis
- Role of traction
- Osteomies available for corrections
- Grafting options
- Difficulties in revision surgery with kyphosis
- Complications
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Adult Angular Kyphosis - Surgical Experience
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an eccElearning Lecture like?
A: Each Lecture includes the Lecture Presentation, Additional Learning Resources, Pre-Learning Quiz and Lecture Assessment.
Each Spine Surgery Lecture is viewed online in video format and lasts from 20-45 minutes. The Lectures contain relevant additional learning resources (book chapters, research papers, surgical videos, master lecture videos, case reports, review articles, etc.), which are presented in context and viewable immediately for your convenience.
Q: How much time will a Lecture take?
A: Lecture presentations typically take 20-45 minutes to run. However, candidates are required to review the compulsory and recommended additional learning resources contained within the Lecture. The time taken to view the Lecture and review the additional resources is in the range 3-4 hours per Lecture.
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Q: What do I do if I fail a Lecture Assessment?
A: You are permitted to retake a Lecture Assessment up to two times. The Lecture Assessment will be made available to you again 14 days after a failed attempt. If you’ve failed the Lecture Assessment three times, please get in contact with us to discuss your options.
Q: What courses does eccElearning provide?
A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
