Biomechanics of Spinal Instrumentation
This spine surgery lecture looks at the biomechanics of spinal instrumentation. In includes a discussion on the range of spinal devices available and their effects.
Lecturer: Stephen Ferguson, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 1_9_ferguson
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.009
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture looks at the biomechanics of spinal instrumentation. The lecture begins with an overview of the range of spinal devices which we have at our disposal for instrumentation. The extent of motion restricted by so called rigid devices and the actual motion preserved by the motion preserving devices are discussed, followed by the effects on adjacent segments and the effective load transmission in these instrumented devices.
Learning Objectives
- Basic knowledge of mechanical principles
- Understanding the mechanical causes of complications and measures to avoid them
- Selecting the appropriate implant to restore the normal biomechanics
- Selecting the appropriate site of prosthesis especially in motion preservation surgery
- Principles of motion preservation surgery
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Biomechanics of Spinal Instrumentation
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.
Q: What payment methods are accepted?
A: All major credit and debit cards.
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.
