Replay of Lumbar Laminectomy/Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Jefferson Spine Surgeons to Demonstrate Procedures to Treat Severe, Chronic Back Pain

From Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are available to physicians who sign up by clicking here (link coming soon) for the simulcast on spine surgery via the Internet. Viewers will be able to ask questions online as well. A replay version of the procedure will be available for viewing at this site beginning November 16.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Differentiate lumbar radicular pain from axial lumbar pain.
2. Identify a degenerative spondylolithesis.
3. Describe the indications for a fusion and the addition of an interbody fusion.
4. Discuss the difference between a TLIF and PLIF approach to interbody fusion.
5. Delineate the determinants and predictors of outcomes in surgery for degenerative lumbar spine conditions.

Disclaimer:
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Jefferson Medical College designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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