Neurological Assessment
In this spine surgery lecture, Dr Armin Curt discusses the neurological assessment of the spinal cord.

Lecturer: Armin Curt, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 1_15_curt
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.015
What you will cover in this lecture
In this spine surgery lecture, Dr Armin Curt discusses the neurological assessment of the spinal cord. The anatomy of the spinal column and the various tracts present are covered. The disorders which can affect the spinal cord, both acute and chronic, are outlined, and the strategy to make an accurate assessment in an acute setting is explained. The clinical tests which can help study each tract are explained in a systematic manner. Finally, the differential diagnosis and various disorders affecting the cord are outlined.
Learning Objectives
- To know the epidemiology of neurologic symptoms in spinal disorders
- To understand the anatomic and somatotopic background of the spinal neurological system
- To learn an algorithm for the neurologic assessment
- To differentiate various types of neurological syndromes
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Neurological Assessment
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
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