Osteoporotic Spine Fractures
This spine surgery lecture looks at the management of osteoporotic spine fractures. The interventions discussed range from cement augmentation to major instrumented fixation with cemented screws.
Lecturer: Lorin M Benneker, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 6_17_benneker
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.122
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture begins with a look at the epidemiology, pathogenesis and risk factors of osteoporotic spine fractures. The lecture then moves on to discuss the different treatment options including pharmaceutical and surgical treatment strategies. The possible complications and how they might be prevented are covered in detail, and the lecture concludes with the outcomes of treatment strategies and a suggested treatment algorithm for patient selection.
Learning Objectives
- General Issues about osteoprosis
- Vertebroplasty
- Kyphoplasty
- Treatment algorithm
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Osteoporotic Spine Fractures
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an eccElearning Lecture like?
A: Each Lecture includes the Lecture Presentation, Additional Learning Resources, Pre-Learning Quiz and Lecture Assessment.
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.
Q: How much time will a Lecture take?
A: Lecture presentations typically take 20-45 minutes to run. However, candidates are required to review the compulsory and recommended additional learning resources contained within the Lecture. The time taken to view the Lecture and review the additional resources is in the range 3-4 hours per Lecture.
Q: What payment methods are accepted?
A: All major credit and debit cards.
Q: What do I do if I fail a Lecture Assessment?
A: You are permitted to retake a Lecture Assessment up to two times. The Lecture Assessment will be made available to you again 14 days after a failed attempt. If you’ve failed the Lecture Assessment three times, please get in contact with us to discuss your options.
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.
