Minimally Invasive Treatment Indications for Adult Deformity
This spine surgery lecture is about the minimally invasive treatment indications for adult deformity and the possible complications.
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Lecturer: Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD
Ref.ID: 4_8_mummaneni
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.068
What you will cover in this lecture
This lecture looks at the role of minimally invasive surgery in adult deformity. The suitability of cases which benefit from minimally invasive surgery and the outcomes in these cases are discussed. To aid the decision making process an algorithm is presented which can guide the better selection of the procedures for the patients. Finally, the identification of the patients which are not suitable for this kind of treatment is covered.
Learning Objectives
- Indications of MIS in adult deformity
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Limitations
- Surgical goal of Adult deformity surgery
Target Groups
Practicing Spine Surgeons
in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification
Praveen V Mummaneni, MD
- Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, USCF Spine Centre, University of California, USA
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Minimally Invasive Treatment Indications for Adult Deformity
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You can get access to this spine lecture by enrolling on our Diploma in Spine Surgery or purchasing a lecture bundle:
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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.
