Non-Operative Management of Cervical Radiculopathy
This spine surgery lecture concerns the non-operative management of cervical radiculopathy. The non-operative modalities discussed are drugs, cervical collar, spine manipulations, exercises and spine injections.
Lecturer: Richard Assaker, MD, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 2_11_assaker
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.032
What you will cover in this lecture
In this cervical radiculopathy lecture, the non-operative management of radiculopathy of the cervical spine is discussed, including drugs, cervical collar, physiotherapy, spine manipulation and spine injection. For each modality the indications, mode of application, contraindications and complications are described, along with the level of clinical evidence available for each modality.
Learning Objectives
- To know about indications of conservative treatment
- Limitations of conservative treatment
- Options available
Target Groups
Richard Assaker, MD, PhD
- Professor of Neurosurgery, CHRU Lille, Hôpital Salengro, Lille, France
eccElearning Participation
Editor
Author
- Clinical findings, pathophysiology and natural history of cervical radiculopathy
- Cervical radiculopathy - non-operative management
- Cervical radiculopathy - surgical management
- Adjacent disc disease and management of cervical TDR
- Planning deformity correction: Sagittal Plane Deformity Correction Techniques
- Interbody Fusion for Scoliosis: TLIF, ALIF, LLIF
Lecture Presentation
Cervical Radiculopathy – Non-Operative Management
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.
