Occiput - T2 Fixation Points and Stabilization

Dr. Mike O'Brien and Dr. Chris Shaffrey discuss indications, techniques and complications, and present a cadaveric technique demonstration.

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

Featuring lectures, discussion and cadaveric demonstrations addressing:

  • Fixation Points: Occiput - C2
  • Fixation Points: C3-T2
  • Cadaver Demonstration: Fixation points and long construct from skull to T2
Release Date: February 02, 2009
Expiration Date: February 02, 2010

Faculty

  • Michael F. O'Brien, MD About

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Miami Children's Hospital
    Miami, FL USA

      Doctor O'Brien is a fellowship trained and board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at Miami Children's Hospital. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders and deformities, including reconstructive spine surgery for children, adolescents and adults.  Read More

  • Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD About

    Harrison Distinguished Professor
    Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgery

    University of Virginia
    Charlottesville, VA USA

    Doctor Christopher Shaffrey received board certification from both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Neurosurgery in 1997. Dr. Shaffrey is the Harrison Distinguished Professor of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia.  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

  • Identify the key anatomical fixation points from the Occiput to T2
  • Describe the most common stabilization techniques from the Occiput to T2
  • Discuss common indications and common complications associated with stabilization techniques from the Occiput to T2

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.

Michael F. O'Brien, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: DePuy Spine: Grants/Research Support; Consultant; Speakers Bureau; Financial or Material Support

Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: Medtronic: Grants/Research Support; Consultant; Financial or Material Support, DePuy: Consultant; Financial or Material Support, Synthes: Grants/Research Support; Financial or Material Support

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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