Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Classification
This spine surgery lecture looks at the epidemiology, diagnosis and classification schemes of degenerative spondylolisthesis.
Lecturer: Pedro Berjano, MD, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 3_15_berjano
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.054
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture gives a description of degenerative spondylolisthesis.
The risk factors are explained, including facet joint morphology, gender, pregnancy and age, and the pathogenesis and natural history of the disease are described.
The classification systems discussed in the lecture include grading of stenosis by Schizas, type of spondylolisthesis by Wiltse and co-workers, and Marchetti and Bartolozzi classification. The latest classification which incorporates the balance and alignment – the one proposed by Gille – is discussed in detail.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the risk factors and ethiopathogenesis of DS
- Distinguish degenerative from isthmic
- Enumerate the key diagnostic elements
- Describe the natural history
- Classify cases according to degree of stenosis and sagittal alignment
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Classification
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
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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.
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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.
