Cell Biology of the Spine
This spine surgery lecture covers cell and tissue biology of the spine. The main focus is on intervertebral disc biology and other spinal tissues.
Lecturer: Karin Würtz-Kozak, R.Ph, PhD, MBA
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture covers cell and tissue biology of the spine. The main focus is on intervertebral disc biology and other spinal tissues. Each spinal structure contains cells with a distinct phenotype. Under healthy conditions, these cells maintain the specific, functional extracellular matrix. Cells can respond to internal/external signals by adjusting their metabolic function. The intervertebral disc is a highly complex tissue with three distinct zones (AF, NP, EP) and three specific cell types. The cellularity in the disc is very low. Vertebrae, facet joints, muscles and ligaments all have distinct functions, appropriate extracellular matrix and specific cell types.
Learning Objectives
- To understand principles of cell and tissue biology
- To understand the biology of the intervertebral disc
- To understand basic principles of biology of the other spinal tissues
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Cell Biology of the Spine
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials
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.
