Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CSSPOTM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine the indications, procedural steps, postoperative precautions, and expected short and long-term outcomes of four common spinal surgeries: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, cervical disc arthroplasty, lumbar fusion, and lumbar laminectomy.
Determine the implications for functional recovery and the role of occupational therapy after each surgical procedure.
Outline:
Section 1: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
ACDF Indications and Procedure
Postoperative Patient Management
Revisiting Fran
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA)
CDA Indications and Procedure
Postoperative Patient Management
Educating Hayden
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Laminectomy Indications and Procedure
Postoperative Patient Management
Educating Devon
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Fusion Indications and Procedure
Postoperative Patient Management
Chris’ Return to Work
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Considerations for Postoperative Rehabilitation
Managing Postoperative Expectations
Back to Chris
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.