Interbody Fusion for Scoliosis: TLIF, ALIF, LLIF
This spine surgery lecture discusses the different types of interbody fusion for scoliosis, including Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF), Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) and Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF).
Lecturer: Richard Assaker, MD, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 4_12_assaker
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.072
What you will cover in this lecture
The lecture begins with an overview of corrective measures used in adult degenerative scoliosis and an explanation of the rationale of using interbody fusion, before comparing the posterior (TLIF, PLIF) and anterior (ALIF, LLIF) approaches. Some clinical cases are presented to illustrate these points. The lecture then moves on to the technical considerations and limitations of both approaches, before concluding with a look at the evidence in relation to minimally invasive options in the treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis.
Learning Objectives
- To be knowledgeable of the the variuos inter-body fusion technologioes available, both posterior and anterior approaches, and the rationale, technical considerations and limitations of their use in treating adult degenerative scoliosis.
- To understand the evidence relating to MIS options for treating adult degenerative scoliosis.
Target Groups
Richard Assaker, MD, PhD
- Professor of Neurosurgery, CHRU Lille, Hôpital Salengro, Lille, France
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Lecture Presentation
Interbody Fusion for Scoliosis: TLIF, ALIF, LLIF
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
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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.
