Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Work Up in Spinal Trauma
This spine surgery lecture covers the spine trauma diagnostic workup. It emphasis the development of a management algorithm and references established management guidelines like C Spine and NEXUS.
Lecturer: Emiliano Vialle, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 6_2_vialle
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.107
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture covers cervical spine trauma diagnostic work-up. It describes the various criteria which are followed worldwide for evaluation of cervical spine trauma, including the NEXUS and C Spine rules. The role of X-rays, CT Scan and MRI are discussed, along with the indications of each modality and unique features, with an explanation of their limitations and contraindications.
Learning Objectives
- Do all polytrauma patients require spine imaging? Who needs an X-ray?
- Who needs a CT scan?
- Who needs an MRI?
Lecture Presentation
Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Work Up
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.
