Biomechanical Considerations of the Degenerative Cervical Spine
This spine surgery lecture concerns the biomechanical considerations in degenerative changes of the cervical spine.
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Lecturer: Stephane Litrico, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Ref.ID: 2_2_litrico
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.023
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture considers the biomechanical considerations of the degenerative cervical spine. The effects of ageing are described for vertebrae, their endplates, intervertebral discs, facet joints and ligaments. The effects of osteoporosis on cervical spine vertebrae and the whole spectrum of pathologies arising due to loss of bone strength is shown in detail. The author speaks in detail about the nutrition of disc and its relationship with end plates. The postulated mechanisms for disc degeneration including the disruption of nutrition, loss of proteoglycans and other agents are described. Various stages of facet degeneration and their relationship with the cervical disc are also illustrated. Finally the effect of ageing on the ligament complex is discussed.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Biomechanical properties of the disc and the endplate
- Understand the effect of osteoprosis on the cervical spine
- The mechanical effects of disc degeneration on the disc itself and on the facet joints
- Facet joint function
Target Groups
Practicing Spine Surgeons
in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification
Stephane Litrico, MD.
- Department of Neurosurgery University Hospital of Nice, France
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Lecture Presentation
Biomechanical Considerations of the Degenerative Cervical Spine
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Access This Lecture
You can get access to this spine lecture by enrolling on our Diploma in Spine Surgery or purchasing a lecture bundle:
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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.
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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.
