Surgery of the Spine

Catalog description

Credits 0 to 10. 0 to 10 Other Hours. 2- or 4-week elective; familiarization with spine and musculoskeletal surgical procedures; increase familiarity and knowledge to perform a spine and musculoskeletal exam, identify various congenital and acquired pathologies of the spine and formulate treatment strategies, demonstrate an understanding of the different techniques and goals of various spinal surgeries. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of year three of the medical school curriculum.