Spinal Injuries in Children and Young Adults
This spine surgery lecture looks at the presentation and surgical management of spinal injuries in children and young adults.
Lecturer: Ufuk Talu, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 6_19_Ufuk
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.124
What you will cover in this lecture
This lecture concerns the management of spinal injuries in children. The unique features of this trauma are described, along with the key epidemiological aspects which make it different from adult trauma. The discussion includes the special care needed in the evaluation of these patients. The imaging requirements are highlighted. The lecture takes a detailed look at each segment of spine trauma, starting from the atlas to the lumbosacral junction. The discussion includes clinical examples with imaging from the pre- and post-operative period and surgical site photographs.
Learning Objectives
- Radiologic evaluation of paediatric spine
- Specific injury patterns specific to paediatric age group
- Management in paediatric spine injuries
- Outcomes in paediatric patients
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Spinal Injuries in Children and Young Adults
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.
