Age-Related Changes of the Spine
In this spine surgery lecture, age-related changes of the spine are discussed.
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Lecturer: Karin Würtz-Kozak, R.Ph, PhD, MBA
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Deluxe Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Ref.ID: 1_4_weurtz
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.004
What you will cover in this lecture
In this spine surgery lecture, age-related changes of the spine are discussed.
The spine degenerates earlier than other musculoskeletal tissues. Age-related changes of the spine are not synonymous with painful alterations.
The IVD, the largest avascular structure in the body, degenerates very early in life. Typical signs of IVD degeneration are a loss of proteoglycans and a change in collagen composition. Symptomatic and asysmptomatic IVDs seem to differ in the presence of proinflammatory cytokines. Proinflammatory cytokines can irritate infiltrating nerve endings and thus cause pain perception.
Degeneration of facet joints, vertebral bodies, ligaments and muscles alter the mechanical properties of these tissues and affect spinal stability. Age-related changes of the motion segment can lead to disc herniation, osseous stenosis and ligamentous stenosis.
Learning Objectives
- To understand pathobiology of the aging of the spine
- To obtain knowledge about the process of the aging of particular elements of the spine
Target Groups
Practicing Spine Surgeons
in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification
Karin Wuertz-Kozak, R.Ph, PhD, MBA
- ETH Zurich Institute für Biomechanics, Zürich
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Lecture Presentation
Age-Related Changes of the Spine
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Deluxe Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Enrol to View This Lecture
Access to all 180 Spine Lectures with our Spine Surgery Education Programme.
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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.
Lecture 5.1 is an invited Master Lecture and does not include the Quiz and Assessment components.
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A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
