Iberian Course Diploma 2019
Módulo 5
Tumours & Inflammatory Disease of the Spine
Coordinador/a
Dr. Antonio Martín Benlloch
Spain
Coordinador/a
Dr. Manuel Tavares de Matos
Portugal
Programme Module Módulo 5
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Módulo 5 Learning Outcomes
Session 5: TUMOURS OF THE AXIAL SKELETON
ETIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS, ROUTES OF SPREAD
- Explain the aetiology of vertebral osteomyelitis including: bacterial, tuberculous, and fungal
- Describe the pathogenesis including venous route, arterial inoculation and iatrogenic direct extension
- Anticipate the routes of spread: vertebral body & intervertebral disc
SYMPTOMS & DIAGNOSIS
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of vertebral osteolyelitis
- Identify the risk factors (immunodeficiency etc)
- Select appropriate investigations
- Distinguish on MRl and x-ray the key features that define and contrast both pyogenic and tuberculous spinal lesions
CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT & INDICATIONS FOR SURGICAL TREATMENT
- Evaluate options for conservative treatment
- Compare absolute and relative indications for conservative treatment
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF SPINAL INFECTIONS
- Formulate a plan for infection specific treatment
- Anticipate complications
- Plan appropriate management
- Appraise current evidence concerned with spondylitis outcome and prognosis