Minimally Invasive TLIF

Techniques and tips for lumbar decompression procedures, including cadaveric demonstration, by Dr. Mark Dekutoski and Dr. Rick Fessler.

This course has expired. You may still view the lesson, however, no credit will be issued.

Featuring lectures, discussion and cadaveric demonstrations addressing:

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Decompression
  • Minimally Invasive TLIF
  • Cadaver Demonstration: Minimally Invasive decompression of stenosis, facetectomy
Release Date: February 02, 2009
Expiration Date: February 02, 2010

Faculty

  • Mark B. Dekutoski, MD About

    Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics

    Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, MN

    Mark Dekutoski is Associate Professor of Orthopaedics at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Dekutoski completed medical school and his residency training in general surgery and orthopaedic surgery at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. He completed his fellowship at the Twin Cities Scoliosis Spine Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Dekutoski is Board Certified. Today his practice is focused on adult and pediatric spinal deformity, spinal tumors, and degenerative disc disease.  Read More

  • Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD About

    Professor of Neurological Surgery

    Northwestern University
    Chicago, IL USA

    Doctor Richard G. Fessler is a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Prior to assuming this position, he founded and directed the Institute for Spine Care at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN) and was Professor of Neurological Surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago. Formerly he was Director of Clinical Services and Education at the University of Florida Brain Institute.  Read More

Target Audience

This online continuing education program is intended for orthopaedic and neurological surgeons, residents and fellows who include spinal surgery in their practices.

Educational Objectives

  • Describe the technique for minimally invasive decompression of stenosis
  • Describe the technique for minimally invasive TLIF
  • Discuss the indications and outcomes for minimally invasive decompression of stenosis and minimally invasive TLIF

Course Completion Time

Based upon trials, the estimated time to complete this program is 1 hour.

Sponsorship

This activity is sponsored by Medical Education Resources Inc., a non-profit medical education company. BroadWater, a Vertical Health, LLC company was selected to manage program development logistics.

Educational Grant

This activity received a restricted educational grant from DePuy Spine, Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Company.

Physician Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Medical Education Resources and BroadWater. Medical Education Resources is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Medical Education Resources designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Medical Education Resources (MER) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All faculty/ authors participating in our programs are expected to disclose any relationships they may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned so that participants may evaluate the objectivity of the presentations.

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ACCME guidelines, the financial and significant relationships to this program are listed below.

Mark B. Dekutoski, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: Royalties/consulting: Mayo Medical Ventures, Medtronic Percutaneous Instrumentation, Multiple Vendor Support Dept.; Speakers Bureau: AO Foundation; Other: Institution Education Programs

Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: Grants/Research Support, Consultant, Other financial or material support: Medtronic.

Staff Disclosure

Jeremy Longhurst, Susan Spinasanta: No items to disclose.

Disclaimer

The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect those of Medical Education Resources.

A restricted educational grant in support of this program was provided by: DePuy Spine, Inc.

Purpose
This program is for educational and scientific purposes only. Any discussion of a product will be objective, balanced, and scientifically rigorous.

Off-Label/Investigational Use

It should be noted that specific medicines and medical devices discussed or referred to in this program may not yet be specifically cleared by the FDA for use in the United States. It is emphasized that package inserts must be referred to for labeling limitations for products used in the United States.

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