2009 Course Handbook
AMED814: Anterior Thoracolumbar Approach for Discectomy, Tumour, Trauma
On completion of this unit, the student will have demonstrated subspecialist expertise in the operative and peri-operative care of patients requiring an anterior thoracolumbar approach to the spine for discectomy, tumour, or trauma. It requires a thorough understanding and knowledge of anterior thoracolumbar spinal instrumentation.
Note: Students enrolled in an external offering of this unit will be required to attend some on campus sessions.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Sharon Cleland |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Pass/Fail |
| Offered By: |
Australian School of Advanced Medicine |