Pathways to Spinal Pain

This lecture is about the Pathways to Spinal Pain. It covers the definition of spinal pain, pathways and types and aetiology of pain and also details the transmission and perception of pain, and the effect of biopsychosocial factors.

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Lecturer: Norbert Boos, MD

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

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DOI: 10.28962/01.3.005

What you will cover in this lecture

In this lecture, the pathways of all major types of pain are discussed, ranging from those having physical origins to the pathological ones. Also discussed are the problems arising from the abnormal perception of pain and their implications in the biopsychosocial model. The neurotransmitters and synapses are also discussed.

Learning Objectives

  1. The most frequent cause of spinal surgery
  2. Processes to neuroplasticity
  3. Bio-psycho-social pain model
  4. Pain Pathways
  5. Psychological symptoms in patients with chronic pain
  6. Definition of pain

Target Groups

Practicing Spine Surgeons

in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification

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Prof Norbert Boos - Spine Surgery Faculty - eccElearning

Norbert Boos, MD

  • Managing Partner, Prodorso Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenmedizin, Zürich, Switzerland
  • Deputy Editor, European Spine Journal
  • Founding Member, AOSpine

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Lecture Presentation

Pathways to Spinal Pain

Includes:

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

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