Module 2: Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine

This Module is structured by reference to the anatomy, biomechanics and kinematics of the cervical spine. It is one of nine Modules of the Spine Surgery Diploma from eccElearning.

It takes 2-3 months to complete with a study commitment of 7-9 hours per week.

CME Credits: Up to 54 CME Credits available

Duration: 3 Months Access - expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases

Tuition language: English

Course Structure: The online lecture is in video format with English transcription, with pre- and post- learning assessment and additional learning materials.

Study Commitment: 7-9 hours of study per week

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Editor: Prof Richard Assaker

Pricing & Enrolment

Select a package below to enrol and to see what's included. All courses & packages can be enrolled on to and started immediately. 

Module 2 - Essential Package

Enrolment Fee: €449

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The Essential Package of Module 2 includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentations
  • Lecture Quizzes and Assessments
  • Reference Material Abstracts
  • 54 CME Credits - 3 CME Credits per Lecture (subject to passing Lectures)
  • Online Module Examination
  • Module Tutorial

It does not include:

  • Downloadable Reference Material

Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases.

Tuition language: English

Diploma: You can gain the Diploma in Spine Surgery by completing all 9 Modules and the Surgical Strategy Assessment within 24 Months of starting your first Module.

Module 2 - Deluxe Package

Enrolment Fee: €549

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The Deluxe Package of Module 2 Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentations
  • Lecture Quizzes and Assessments
  • Reference list and Abstracts
  • Downloadable Reference Material
  • 54 CME Credits - 3 CME Credits per Lecture (subject to passing Lectures)
  • Online Module Examination
  • Module Tutorial

Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases

Tuition language: English

Diploma: You can gain the Diploma in Spine Surgery by completing all 9 Modules and the Surgical Strategy Assessment within 24 Months of starting your first Module.

What you will cover in this Module

A section deals with the diagnostic evaluation and focuses on the specific imaging, neurophysiological assessment as well as diagnostic injection studies. The different pathologies like axial neck pain, cervical radiculopathy as well as cervical myelopathy are widely discussed in terms of clinical findings, pathophysiology and natural history, as well as the surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities.

Learning Objectives

  1. Acquire the knowledge to assess, evaluate and make the diagnosis of degenerative cervical spine disorders
  2. Learn the decision making for different treatment modalities
  3. Know the evidence of the different treatment modalities
  4. Become familiar with the surgical principles and indications in the treatment of cervical spine degenerative disorders

Lectures in this Module

You can browse the individual Lecture in this Module below, or download a PDF of our Diploma Lecture List.

Testimonials of our Module 2 Lectures

"Very helpful presentation of an obscure medical condition"

Lecture 2.7 - Axial neck pain

"Excellent presentation… Can't be better..."

Lecture 2.1 - Applied surgical anatomy of the spinal column, spinal cord, nerve roots and vertebral arteries

"An exceptional presentation that gathers all pertinent literature and up to date science into a well presented and well structured bundle."

Lecture 2.2 - Biomechanical considerations of degenerative cervical spine

"A very good presentation"

Lecture 2.16 - Natural history and non-operative management of cervical myelopathy

"Excellent presentation tackling the "holy grail" of cervical spinal surgery in a way that is fair to ACDF and ACDR both; making the case in a smooth and very easy-to-follow presentation."

Lecture 2.3 - Kinematics of normal, degenerative, fused and disc-replaced cervical spines

"Very nice lecture"

Lecture 2.14 - Pathology, clinical findings & imaging of clinical myelopathy

"A perfect lecture, easily understood and with a perfect flow of information, very user friendly."

Lecture 2.1 - Applied surgical anatomy of the spinal column, spinal cord, nerve roots and vertebral arteries

"Excellent incorporation of videos in the lecture"

Lecture 2.12 - Cervical radiculopathy – surgical management

"An excellent teacher and all his lectures are very so informative and helpful. Wish all were like him!"

Lecture 2.6 - Diagnostic injection studies (interventional radiology) 

"Very succinct and well structured"

Lecture 2.5 - Neurophysiological assessment

"Excellent presentation"

Lecture 2.14 - Pathology, clinical findings & imaging of clinical myelopathy

"A hoard of knowledge concerning a previously obscure 'package' of cervical procedures that are now easily categorized and presented thanks to a well structured presentation."

Lecture 2.6 - Diagnostic injection studies (interventional radiology)

"Great lecture"

Lecture 2.11 - Cervical radiculopathy – non-operative management

"A very disparate and controversial matter made easy and well understood through this lecture."

Lecture 2.8 - Axial neck pain – non-operative management

"Expert knowledge offered in a compact combination"

Lecture 2.11 - Cervical radiculopathy – non-operative management

"Very well formed and succint"

Lecture 2.17 - Cervical myelopathy: surgical management

"An excellent presentation from a knowledgeable lecturer"

Lecture 2.18 - Cervical myelopathy: OPLL

Module Editor

Prof Richard Assaker - Spine Surgery Faculty - eccElearning

Richard Assaker, MD, PhD

  • Professor of Neurosurgery, CHRU Lille, Hôpital Salengro, Lille, France

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Module 2: Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine

Pricing & Enrolment

Select a package below to enrol and to see what's included. All courses & packages can be enrolled on to and started immediately.

Module 2: Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine

Module 2 - Essential Package

Enrolment Fee: €449

Pay & Enrol

More information

The Essential Package of Module 2 includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentations
  • Lecture Quizzes and Assessments
  • Reference Material Abstracts
  • 54 CME Credits - 3 CME Credits per Lecture (subject to passing Lectures)
  • Online Module Examination
  • Module Tutorial

It does not include:

  • Downloadable Reference Material

Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases.

Tuition language: English

Diploma: You can gain the Diploma in Spine Surgery by completing all 9 Modules and the Surgical Strategy Assessment within 24 Months of starting your first Module.

Module 2 - Deluxe Package

Enrolment Fee: €549

Pay & Enrol

More information

The Deluxe Package of Module 2 Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentations
  • Lecture Quizzes and Assessments
  • Reference list and Abstracts
  • Downloadable Reference Material
  • 54 CME Credits - 3 CME Credits per Lecture (subject to passing Lectures)
  • Online Module Examination
  • Module Tutorial

Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases

Tuition language: English

Diploma: You can gain the Diploma in Spine Surgery by completing all 9 Modules and the Surgical Strategy Assessment within 24 Months of starting your first Module.