Module 9: Complications and Revisions
This Module is a unique teaching tool of 23 lectures from experienced surgeons. It unifies complications from approaches to the spine on the one hand, and from the different pathologies on the other – disc herniation, decompression surgery, deformity surgery, trauma surgery and surgery in osteoporosis. It is one of nine Modules of the Spine Surgery Diploma.
It takes 2-3 months to complete with a study commitment of 7-9 hours per week.
You can work towards the Diploma in Spine Surgery in instalments by enrolling on and completing each Module and the Surgical Strategy Assessment.
CME Credits: Up to 69 CME Credits available
Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases
Tuition language: English
Course Structure: The online lecture is in video format with English transcription, with pre- and post- learning assessment and additional learning materials.
Study Commitment: 7-9 hours study per week
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Editor: Prof Claudio Lamartina
Pricing & Enrolment
Select a package below to enrol and to see what’s included. All courses & packages can be enrolled on to and started immediately.
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The Essential Package of Module 9 includes:
- Online Lecture Presentations
- Lecture Quizzes and Assessments
- Reference Material Abstracts
- 3 CME Credits per Lecture (subject to passing lectures)
- Online Module Examination
- Module Tutorial
It does not include:
Downloadable Reference Material
Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases.
Tuition language: English
Diploma: You can gain the Diploma in Spine Surgery by completing all 9 Modules and the Surgical Strategy Assessment within 24 Months of starting your first Module.
More information
The Deluxe Package of Module 9 Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentations
- Lecture Quizzes and Assessments
- Reference list and Abstracts
- Downloadable Reference Material
- 69 CME Credits – 3 CME Credits per Lecture (subject to passing Lectures)
- Online Module Examination
- Module Tutorial
Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases
Tuition language: English
Diploma: You can gain the Diploma in Spine Surgery by completing all 9 Modules and the Surgical Strategy Assessment within 24 Months of starting your first Module.
Modules of the Diploma in Spine Surgery
This is one of nine Modules in the full Diploma in Spine Surgery. You can enrol on them individually to study specific topics in-depth, or to work towards the Diploma certification Module-by-Module.
What you will cover in this Module
This Module is a unique teaching tool of 23 lectures from experienced surgeons. It unifies complications from approaches to the spine on the one hand, and from the different pathologies on the other – disc herniation, decompression surgery, deformity surgery, trauma surgery and surgery in osteoporosis.
Furthermore, typical complications like dural leak, pseudarthrosis, wound infections, implant complications, as well as neurological deficit, spinal cord damage, and complications arising from positioning the patient are dealt with in depth.
Finally, there is a pair of lectures suggesting the algorithm of imaging in spinal complications.
Learning Objectives
- Know the main complications related to different anatomical segments, from cervical spine to sacrum
- Be aware of the most frequent complications specific for different approaches, from anterior to lateral and posterior, classic open or minimally invasive
- Recognise situations of increased risk, for osteoporotic patients, neuromuscular patients, multi-operated patients
- Correctly use imaging and diagnostic tests to identify and manage postoperative complications
- Build a solid, thorough knowledge in order to minimise postoperative complications in daily surgical practice
Lectures in this Module
You can browse the individual Lecture in this Module below, or download a PDF of our Diploma Lecture List.
Module Editor
Claudio Lamartina, MD
- EFM Professor Orthopaedic Specialization School, Milan University
- Professor of Neurosurgery Specialization School, Turin University
- Chief of Department, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Chirurgia Vertebrale II, Milan, Italy
- Deputy Editor, European Spine Journal
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Module 9: Complications and Revisions
Pricing & Enrolment
Select a package below to enrol and to see what’s included. All courses & packages can be enrolled on to and started immediately.
More information
The Essential Package of Module 9 includes:
- Online Lecture Presentations
- Lecture Quizzes and Assessments
- Reference Material Abstracts
- 3 CME Credits per Lecture (subject to passing lectures)
- Online Module Examination
- Module Tutorial
It does not include:
Downloadable Reference Material
Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases.
Tuition language: English
Diploma: You can gain the Diploma in Spine Surgery by completing all 9 Modules and the Surgical Strategy Assessment within 24 Months of starting your first Module.
More information
The Deluxe Package of Module 9 Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentations
- Lecture Quizzes and Assessments
- Reference list and Abstracts
- Downloadable Reference Material
- 69 CME Credits – 3 CME Credits per Lecture (subject to passing Lectures)
- Online Module Examination
- Module Tutorial
Duration: 3 Months Access – expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases
Tuition language: English
Diploma: You can gain the Diploma in Spine Surgery by completing all 9 Modules and the Surgical Strategy Assessment within 24 Months of starting your first Module.
Modules of the Diploma in Spine Surgery
This is one of nine Modules in the full Diploma in Spine Surgery. You can enrol on them individually to study specific topics in-depth, or to work towards the Diploma certification Module-by-Module.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an eccElearning Module?
A: eccElearning Modules are in-depth surgical education courses focused on a specific area of expertise - for example, Spine Trauma or Spine Tumours. They contain 13-23 online spine surgery Lectures and all materials associated with them, including narrated Lecture presentations, assessments, downloadable references (Deluxe Package only), CME Credits and the Certificate Examination. You can work towards the full Spine Surgery Diploma by completing all the relevant Modules.
Q: What does a Module include?
A: Modules are made up of 13-23 online spine surgery Lectures relevant to the Module area. This means you get all online Lecture Presentations, downloadable references (Deluxe Packages only), pre- and post- learning assessments, CME Credits and the Module Examination. You will have access to all these materials for 3 months - if you buy subsequent Modules, access will extend up to a maximum of 24 Months.
Q: Who recognises the eccElearning courses?
A: All eccElearning Lectures are CME accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), of the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS). EACCME credits can be converted into an equivalent number of American Medical Association PRA Category 1 Credits, so you can be sure the qualification is recognised internationally. eccElearning is also endorsed by the European Spine Journal.
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