Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation
This spine surgery lecture describes the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation, with special emphasis on microdiscectomy.
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 3_4_Meyer
What you will cover in this lecture
In this spine surgery lecture, the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation is covered.
The surgical vs conservative outcome is discussed in cases with herniated lumbar disc.
Key articles, including the SPORT trial and their results at 8 years, are reviewed with reference to original published data.
Current surgical options available today are considered, taking microdiscectomy as the gold standard and comparing the results of newer minimally invasive techniques, such as tubular access surgery and endoscopic surgery.
Learning Objectives
- Surgical indications for lumbar disc herniation
- Conservative treatment for lumbar disc herniation
- Surgical techniques
- Microdiscectomy
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation
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.
