Lumbar Disc Herniation

A CME-accredited online short spine course

Enrolment Fee:

€189

This spine course gives a comprehensive overview of lumbar disc herniation to enable the clinician make the best possible treatment plan. It covers operative and non-operative treatment, as well as detailed imaging information, potential complications and revisions.

This course allows the family practioner / GP / general internist, neurologist and medical professionals to make a proper diagnosis on the base of an in-depth clinical examination and imaging procedures. They will also be able to inform the patients accurately about the prognosis and the risks of their treatment choice.

Why study this course?

World-class spine education

All the lectures are taken from our full Diploma in Spine Surgery, so you benefit from the teachings of our exceptionally experienced spine faculty.

Fits around your schedule

With our online courses, you can study whenever you like, wherever you are – and fit it around your busy schedule.

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CME Accredited

Read a textbook on spine surgery and no-one will know, but complete this course and you will gain CME Credits as proof of your study and helping to fulfill your professional development requirements.

Progress your career

Completing this course gives you a solid foundation, built on scientific principles, that helps you improve your research or practice.

Enrolment

There are six lectures included in this course, and it takes approximately three hours of study to complete each lecture, with study material and references readily available for those who want to find out more. CME credits are awarded upon completion of each lecture assessment.

You can enrol and start the Lumbar Disc Herniation course immediately. Once you’ve paid for your course, you will be emailed an Activation Key and instructions to unlock the course material on our learning platform, and you will have access to the course material for six months.

Lumbar Disc Herniation course

Enrolment Fee: €189

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Includes:

  • 6 Online Spine Lectures
  • 12 Quizzes and Assessments
  • Downloadable References
  • 18 CME Credits
  • 6 Month Access

Learning Objectives of this Module:

This spine course gives a comprehensive overview of lumbar disc herniation to enable the clinician make the best possible treatment plan. It covers operative and non-operative treatment, as well as detailed imaging information, potential complications and revisions.

Lectures in this course

Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Natural History and Risk Factors of Disc Herniation

Lecturer: Gustavo Zanoli, MD, PhD

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Clinical presentation and diagnostic work up of disc herniation

Lecturer: Enrico Tessitore, MD, PD

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Non-Operative Treatment, Rehab and Medication in Lumbar Disc Herniation

Lecturer: Marco Monticone, MD, PhD

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Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Lecturer: Bernhard Meyer MD

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Imaging in Lumbar & Thoracic Disc Herniation and Lumbar Stenosis

Lecturer: Alberto Zerbi MD

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Complications and Revision in Lumbar Herniation

Lecturer: Andreas Korge, MD

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