Hyperkyphosis and Scheuermann Disease
This spine surgery lecture looks at the management of hyperkyphosis, including Scheuermann's Kyphosis.

Lecturer: Javier Pizones, MD, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 5_9_pizones
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.091
What you will cover in this lecture
This lecture looks at the hyperkyphosis affecting the pediatric population, beginning with a discussion of the etiological causes and the clinical presentation. The various types and their salient features are explained. The management options discussed include conservative and surgical options. The surgical indications are defined. The surgical procedures are discussed with reference to various types encountered clinically, and the decision-making regarding fusion levels is covered. Finally, various clinical complications are presented and strategies to decrease them are suggested.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the pathoanatomy of congenital kyphoscoliosis
- Basic knowledge of progression of the deformity
- The surgical options and their outcome
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Hyperkyphosis and Scheuermann Disease
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.
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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.
