Course curriculum

    1. Overview

    2. Thinkific Tutorial Video

    1. Summary and Objectives

    2. Video (Featuring Paul Anderson, MD)

    3. Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 5 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Goals and Objectives

  • Understand the concept of fracture risk in osteoporosis and its role in spine surgery patients.

  • Differentiate between anti-resorptive and anabolic drugs in treating osteoporosis, including indications for each.

  • Recognize the complications associated with osteoporosis in spine surgeries, such as pedicle screw loosening and revision surgeries.

  • Learn how to assess osteoporosis preoperatively using tools like DEXA scans and FRAX fracture risk assessment.

  • Apply treatment strategies to optimize bone health preoperatively to reduce the risk of complications in spine surgeries.

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