Module 6: Spine Trauma and Fractures

Module 6: Spine Trauma and Fractures is organized by eccElearning.

Duration: 4 Months Access - expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases

Description:
This Module is subdivided into the trauma of the upper, middle/lower cervical spine, the thoracolumbar spine, and the sacrum. Classical spinal trauma is extensively dealt with in terms of injury mechanism, classification concepts, clinical presentation, and applied imaging techniques. Indication criteria for non-surgical and surgical treatment modalities are discussed widely, together with the expected outcome.

There is a specific section dealing with fragility fractures in the elderly (osteoporosis), their identification, diagnostic workup, risk factors, and the augmentation procedures available in the case of persistent pain, progressive deformity, or instability.

At the other end of the age curve, the Module does also focus on the specificity of pediatric and growing spine injuries, their diagnostic workup, their natural history, and treatment options.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the epidemiology presentation and basic spine anatomy
• Request appropriate imaging investigation
• Correctly identify and classify the injury
• Suggest an appropriate management strategy

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.