Imaging in Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation and Lumbar Stenosis

This spine surgery lecture covers imaging in thoracolumbar disc herniation.

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Lecturer: Alberto Zerbi, MD

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
  • Up to 3 CME Credits

Ref.ID: 3_5_zerbi

DOI: 10.28962/01.3.044

What you will cover in this lecture

This spine surgery lecture covers imaging in thoracolumbar disc herniation.

The aim of this lecture is to guide the learner to correctly identify the nature of the lesion, its precise location and the state of structures being affected by its abnormal position, by using the most appropriate imaging modalities with the least possible harm to the patient, and economy of resources.
The most useful classification system is presented and various stages are explained, using CT and MRI images.
The learner is guided in the appropriate use of the rarely used modalities in disc diagnosis, including contrast enhanced MRI and CT. The application of CT is explained and the ability to delineate certain lesions clearly, over the routinely used modality is clarified by providing imaging of the same lesion using both modalities.
The role of dynamic films is explained with reference to recent developments in MRI technology.

Learning Objectives

  1. Differentiate among disc herniation, protrusion, bulging
  2. Description of lumbar and thoracic disc herniation and protrusion based on morphology and location
  3. Postop imaging and use of dye
  4. Acquired and constitutional stenosis
  5. Dynamic stenosis

Target Groups

Practicing Spine Surgeons

in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification

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Prof Alberto Zerbi - Spine Surgery Faculty - eccElearning

Hayati Aygün, Prof.

  • President of the Turkey Unilateral Bi Portal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Society
eccElearning Participation
Spine Surgery Lecture Author
  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery Classifications
  • UBE Disc Surgery
  • UBE Lumbar Stenosis Surgery
  • UBE Cervical Surgery
  • UBE Thoracic Surgery
  • UBE Paravertebral Approach

Lecture Presentation

Imaging in Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation and Lumbar Stenosis

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
  • Up to 3 CME Credits

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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.

Lecture 5.1 is an invited Master Lecture and does not include the Quiz and Assessment components.

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 kind of credits do I get from the Lecture?

A: Each Spine Surgery Lecture can confer up to 3 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, certified by European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). The CME credits are awarded to the candidate on successful completion of the online Lecture. The number awarded depend on the number of additional learning materials available in a Lecture - premium versions of the Diploma and Modules include more material for each lecture, so confer more CME Credits.

Q: What payment methods are accepted?

A: All major credit and debit cards.

Q: What are CME Credits?

A: CME stands for Continuing Medical Education. You are awarded CME Credits for undertaking an approved course of medical education. Each Lecture that you complete successfully adds to your CME Credits total. All Lectures provided by eccElearning are accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), of the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS). You can print out your Certificate of CME Credits after the completion of any Course or Lecture.

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, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.