About this module

This Module covers the degenerative disorders of the thoraco-lumbar spine. It comprehensively addresses the main pathologies like disc herniation of the lumbar as well as the thoracic spine, spinal stenosis, spondylosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis in terms of epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical as well as imaging assessment, surgical and non-surgical treatment.

Non-specific low back pain is dealt with extensively. The continuum from degenerative conditions to new onset deformity is looked at specifically and its significance in the context of an ageing society is emphasised.

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Learning Objectives

1. To acquire the knowledge to assess, evaluate and diagnose degenerative disorders of the thoracolumbar spine
2. To learn the decision making to select different treatment modalities
3. To know the evidence for the different treatment modalities
4. To understand the surgical principles of, and the indications for the treatment of degenerative disorders of the thoracolumbar spine

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Module Structure

This Module consists of 21 online lectures, a Module Examination and a face to face Module Tutorial 

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Specific Target Group

1. Spine Fellows* - In Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services or independent spine services
2. Practising spine surgeons - Independent or in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for a potential recertification
3. Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical residents - Who want to expand their general knowledge
4. Non-surgical spine specialists - Interested in expanding their spine knowledge

*Spine Fellow - An orthopaedic or neurological trainee at the end of their residency who intends to specialise in spine surgery and to practice as a specialist spine surgeon.