Course curriculum

    1. Overview

    2. Thinkific Tutorial Video

    1. Summary and Objectives

    2. Video (Featuring John Dimar, MD and Benjamin Elder, MD, PhD)

    3. Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 5 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Goals and Objectives

  • To enhance the understanding of bone health management in spinal surgery patients, particularly those with osteoporosis.

  • To inform spine surgeons about the latest advances in bone health treatment and pre-surgical preparation.

  • To emphasize the importance of pre-operative bone health assessment and optimization to reduce complications and improve outcomes.

  • Recognize the significance of pre-surgical bone health evaluation in patients with osteoporosis.

  • Understand the role of medications, such as anabolic agents, in improving bone health before spinal surgery.

  • Learn how to implement bone health management protocols to reduce post-operative complications.

  • Explore the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration for optimizing bone health in spinal surgery patients.

  • Comprehend the various diagnostic methods for assessing bone health, including DXA scans and Hounsfield Unit CT measurements.