2009 Course Handbook
AMED817: Posterior Cervical Spine Fixation
This unit is aimed at the student achieving a level of expert in the field of surgery for cervical spine instability. It requires an understanding of the pathology and mechanism of cervical spine disease and its clinical presentation, diagnosis and management. It also requires a thorough understanding and knowledge of the 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 |