Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adults - Are There Specificities Between 20 and 50 Years?
This spine surgery lecture looks at the treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adults aged between 20 and 50 years.
Lecturer: Pierre Roussouly, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 4_3_roussouly
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.063
What you will cover in this lecture
This lecture looks at the clinical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, which presents in the 3rd, 4th and 5th decade of life, beginning with a discussion of the clinical picture presented in each decade. The goals of surgery in each group are clarified, and the special points when determining the extent of the fusion mass are described. Finally, the additional technical requirements which one has to address in each group are covered..
Learning Objectives
- Understand the pathophysiology of idiopathic scoliosis in adult life
- Specific patterns seen in adult idiopathic scoliosis
- Distinguishing features from degenerative scoliosis
- Treatment strategies for adult onset idiopathic scoliosis
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adults. Are There Specificities Between 20 and 50 Years?
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.
