About this module

This Module treats most of the rarely seen primary tumours, malignant as well as benign tumours such as osteoid osteoma, eosinophilic granuloma, giant cell tumors, aneurysmal bone cyst, Ewing Sarcoma, chondrosarcoma of the spine, as well as ependymoma and chordoma at the craniocervical junction and in the sacrum.

Different surgical technique issues are looked at for the different locations and neoplastic disease like multiple myeloma are equally presented, as are intradural extramedullary spinal tumours.

A whole section is dedicated to the diagnosis, staging and surgical treatment of metastatic spine disease and its results.

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Learning Objectives

1. Understand biology and pathophysiology of neoplastic conditions affecting the spinal column and associated neural structures.
2. Enable case based selection of appropriate imaging and laboratory diagnostic work up for patients presenting with primary and secondary neoplastic conditions of the spinal column and associated neural structures
3. Formulate evidence based treatment strategies for primary and secondary neoplastic conditions of the spine in accordance with principles of stability, curative or palliative intent and neoplastic aggression.

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Module Structure

This Module consists of 19 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.