Spinal Cord Anomalies: Spinal Dysraphism
This spine surgery lecture is about spinal cord anomalies, with the focus on spinal dysraphism.
Lecturer: Tamás Fekete, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 5_8_fekete
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.090
What you will cover in this lecture
Spinal dysraphism and spinal cord anomalies comprise a heterogenous group of disorders with widely varying prevalence. This presentation gives a brief overview of their definitions and therapeutic options with some illustrative cases. Open and closed forms of dysraphysm, meningoceles, tethered cord syndrome, split cord malformation and Chiari malformation are covered in this presentation.
Learning Objectives
- To become acquainted with the terminology and various names of dysraphic conditions
- To understand how the most common abnormalities affect patients and how to treat them
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Spinal Cord Anomalies: Spinal Dysraphism
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
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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.
