Lumbar Disc Herniation
A CME-accredited online short spine course
Enrolment Fee:
€189
This CME-accredited short spine course gives to the learner 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 is ideal for surgeons, family practioners/GPs, general internists, neurologists and medical professionals and allows them 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.
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

More information
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

Clinical presentation and diagnostic work up of disc herniation
Lecturer: Enrico Tessitore, MD, PD

Non-Operative Treatment, Rehab and Medication in Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lecturer: Marco Monticone, MD, PhD

Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lecturer: Bernhard Meyer MD

Imaging in Lumbar & Thoracic Disc Herniation and Lumbar Stenosis
Lecturer: Alberto Zerbi MD

Complications and Revision in Lumbar Herniation
Lecturer: Andreas Korge, MD

