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Deep Dive Subspecialty Series: Spinal Surgery

24th Feb 2025
6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)
24th Feb 2025
6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
Free
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Description

THOR, EUTOS, and UOGTOSM proudly present our Deep Dive Subspecialty series, a teaching series where experts in the field guide us through common procedures in the various orthopaedic subspecialties.

For the fourth talk of our series, we're delighted to have Mr Santosh Baliga, who will discuss the concepts of Spinal surgery.

Speaker's Biography:

I was appointed as a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics at NHS Grampian in January 2017. My specialist interests are spinal surgery and adult trauma. I direct my elective practice in managing adult cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions.

Having graduated from the University of Aberdeen Medical School, I have completed Basic and Higher surgical training in the North of Scotland. I went on to undertake fellowship training in Major Trauma and Spine Surgery at the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM), Stoke-on-Trent. After this, I worked at the world-renowned Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, QMC Nottingham, firstly as a senior National Spine Fellow and then as an Associate Consultant.

My research interests are in degenerative lumbar convictions and adult trauma. I am heavily involved in undergraduate teaching posts as an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen."

Summary

Join THOR, EUTOS, and UOGTOSM for the fifth installment of our Deep Dive Subspecialty series, featuring expert consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Mr Santosh Baliga. Mr. Baliga, with extensive experience in spinal surgery and adult trauma from NHS Grampian, will share insights on common spinal surgery procedures. With a rich background in research related to degenerative lumbar conditions and adult trauma, as well as his teaching role at the University of Aberdeen, Mr Baliga promises to deliver an enlightening and informative session. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge in spinal surgery!

Learning objectives

  1. To understand the basic principles and concepts of spinal surgery, including different techniques, benefits and potential complications.
  2. To gain a detailed knowledge of adult degenerative spinal conditions and become familiar with the diagnostic process and treatment options in these cases.
  3. To learn about the various surgical approaches to treating spinal trauma, including their indications, limitations, and outcomes.
  4. To gain insight into the current research in spinal surgery, specifically in degenerative lumbar conditions and adult trauma, and understand how research findings can be applied to improve patient care.
  5. To engage in a stimulating discussion with an expert in the field, thereby enhancing their understanding of the complexity of spinal surgery and fostering interest in further learning or specialty training in this field.
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24th Feb 2025
6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
Free
ONLINE