Spinal Tuberculosis Surgical Management

In this spine surgery lecture, the principles and current trends in spinal tuberculosis surgical management are discussed.

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Lecturer: Rishi Kanna, MS, MRCS, FNB

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)

DOI: 10.28962/01.3.146

Ref.ID: 8_3_kanna

What you will cover in this lecture

In this spine surgery lecture, the principles and current trends in spinal tuberculosis surgical management are discussed. Indications for surgical management of spinal tuberculosis are selective and include neurological deficit, kyphosis and unresponsiveness to chemotherapy. Different surgical approaches have been described with equivalent functional outcomes. Safety of instrumentation even in active infections have been shown in different studies.

Learning Objectives

  1. To know the principles behind surgical management of spinal tuberculosis
  2. To know the indications for surgical management
  3. To know the different surgical approaches described for surgical management of spinal tuberculosis

Target Groups

Lecture Presentation

Spinal Tuberculosis - Surgical Management

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)

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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.

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Q: What do I do if I fail a Lecture Assessment?

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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.