Postoperative Spine Infection: Prevention and Treatment Strategy
This spine surgery lecture looks at postoperative spine infection and its management.
Lecturer: Emiliano Vialle, MD
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.176
Ref.ID: 9_20_vialle
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture looks at postoperative spine infection and its management. The risk factors, both modifiable and non-modifiable, are listed. A clear clinical picture is given to help in detection of these cases early. The investigations are discussed; these do not only help to confirm the diagnosis but also in planning treatment. Finallly the procedures one can undertake to treat these cases are discussed in detail.
Learning Objectives
- Identify high-risk patients
- Make clinical diagnosis of postoperative spinal infection
- Manage early and late postoperative infections according to recent literature update
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Post Operative Infection in the Spine: Prevention and Treatment Strategy
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.
