Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Stenosis
This spine surgery lecture describes the surgical treatment options of lumbar stenosis and their outcomes.

Lecturer: José G. Consciência, MD, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 3_9_conscienzia
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.048
What you will cover in this lecture
In this spine surgery lecture, the indications for surgical treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis are discussed.
The surgical treatment options including direct and indirect decompression, hemi and total laminectomy, interbody fusion techniques and decompression combined with saggital restoration are included in the topics covered.
The indications and limitations of each technique are described.
Where appropriate, surgical images and clear pre- and post- operative radiographs are presented.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the indications and limitations of existing surgical techniques
- Be able to select the indicated surgical procedure for each clinical presentation
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Stenosis
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.
