Total Disc Replacement Surgery: Lumbar Spine

Dr David Nielsen Is a Queensland trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, with specialist knowledge and training in adult spine conditions. This will be a 2-part lecture series with part 1 focusing on the lumbar spine and part 2 focusing on the cervical spine. Dr Nielsen will cover the indications for total disc replacement, mid and long term outcomes, the surgical technique and pre and post op orthopaedic care including the role of physiotherapy. Dr Nielsen has a special interest in anterior reconstruction of the cervical and lumbar spine, as well as posterior spine reconstructive surgery. He has published and contributed to multiple papers investigating total disc arthroplasty for the management of degenerative disc disease. 

Presenter

Dr David Nielsen is a Queensland trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, with specialist knowledge and training in adult spine conditions. This presentation will cover the indications for total disc replacement, mid and long term outcomes, the surgical technique and pre and post op orthopaedic care including the role of physiotherapy. Dr Nielsen has a special interest in anterior reconstruction of the cervical and lumbar spine, as well as posterior spine reconstructive surgery. He has published and contributed to multiple papers investigating total disc arthroplasty for the management of degenerative disc disease. 

Host

Orthopaedic National Group

Date of Live Event

25/11/2024

CPD Hours

1.0 hour

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