Growth of the Spine and Thorax
This spine surgery lecture looks at the growth of the spine and thorax in a deformed and a normal child.
Lecturer: Federico Canavese, MD, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 5_3_canavese
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.085
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture looks at the growth of the spine and thorax in children. The lecture begins with an overview of the growth of children growing up with deformities and those who develop normally. In addition, the effects of surgery on the thoracic cavity and fusion surgery on the spine in childhood and its implications in later life are covered.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the growth of the normal spine and thorax
- Understand the abnormal growth of the thorax
- Understand the pathological changes in the spine and thorax due to abnormal shape
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Growth of the Spine and Thorax
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.
