Degenerative Scoliosis: Preoperative Assessment and Prevention of Perioperative Complications

This spine surgery lecture covers Degenerative Scoliosis preoperative assessment and perioperative management. The issues which affect this fragile group of patients are covered.

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Lecturer: Nasir Quraishi, MD, LLM, FRCS

Ref.ID: 4_5_quraishi

DOI: 10.28962/01.3.065

What you will cover in this lecture

This lecture looks at degenerative scoliosis. The lecture begins with a detailed description of how to assess patients preoperatively including clinical examination, imaging and medical examination. The assessment of the deformity and the ideal parameters for which to aim the surgery are then covered. This is followed by a discussion of the perioperative complications and strategies to minimise them. The lecture concludes with a clarification of the planning procedure needed to make these surgeries a success.

Learning Objectives

  1. To understand the components of deformity which need evaluation with imaging
  2. The sagittal alignment and balance assessment using X-rays

Target Groups

Practicing Spine Surgeons

in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification

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Lecture Presentation

Degenerative Scoliosis: Preoperative Assessment and Prevention of Perioperative Complications

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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.