Treatment of Degenerative Diseases of the Spine I (RMK_014)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and operative treatment of the most common (degenerative) diseases of the spine with standard methods and approaches, in order to prepare the specialist for certification in the subspecialty of Spine Surgeon.
Learning outcomes
1.The acquired knowledge is sufficient to advise a patient with a degenerative spinal disease, draw up a treatment plan and, if necessary, prepare the patient for surgery by filling in all the necessary pre- and post-operative medical documentation, prescribing the necessary examinations and medical treatment, informing the patient and nursing staff. Knows the standard surgical technique in cases of degenerative diseases, including degenerative scoliosis.
1.• Patient positioning and marking, equipment preparation for surgery.
• Independently perform a dorsal approach to the thoracic and lumbar parts of the spine, implant transpedicular fixation screws.
• Perform laminectomy, hemilaminectomy in the lumbar spine.
• Create microdiscectomy approach, fenestration window, perform microdiscectomy under optical magnification.
• To create an anterior approach to the middle part of the cervical spine, perform a discectomy of the cervical part up to the dorsal longitudinal ligament. Implant a disc substitute (Cage) and perform anterior fixation of the neck with a plate.
• Can explain the development of degenerative spinal deformity, chronic spinal instability and imbalance, operative correction options, planning and surgical technique.
1.• Examination of a patient with spinal disease, interpretation of radiological findings.
• Decision-making and justification of treatment tactics for degenerative spinal disease.
• Documentation of the treatment episode.
