Indication for Brace Treatment
This spine surgery lecture looks at indication for brace treatment, and the effectiveness of the brace in treatment of spinal deformities.
Lecturer: Theodoros B. Grivas, MD, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 5_14_grivas
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.096
What you will cover in this lecture
This lecture looks at the role of the brace in the conservative treatment of spinal deformities. The levels of evidence for its efficacy and recommendation in cases of EOS, AIS and other scoliotic and kyphotic deformities are discussed. This is followed by an examination of the use of a brace as an adjunctive treatment for the management of difficult cases of neuromuscular and congenital scoliosis.
Learning Objectives
- To have adequate knowledge about indications of brace treatment for scoliosis
- Understand the limitations in congenital scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis and juvenile kyphosis
- Have an understanding about the likely outcomes with brace in scoliosis
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Indication for Brace Treatment
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.
