Week 1: Foundations of Spine Surgery
- Orientation & Introduction to Fellowship
- Overview of spine pathologies
- Understanding imaging: X-ray, CT, MRI in spinal disorders
- Basics of conservative vs. surgical management
- Outpatient Clinics & Case-Based Learning
- Patient assessment & decision-making in spine care
- Case presentations & discussions
Week 2: Operative Techniques & Assisted Surgeries
- Hands-on experience in OT
- Observing minimally invasive and open spine surgeries
- Principles of spinal instrumentation
- Cadaveric Workshop & Saw Bones Session
- Journal Club & Literature Review
Week 3: Advanced Spine Procedures & Decision-Making
- Assisting in surgeries: discectomy, fusion procedures
- Post-operative care & complications management
- Case-Based Discussions
- Developing a patient-specific treatment approach
Week 4: Special Topics & Assessment
- Spinal Deformity & Tumor Management
- Scoliosis & kyphosis management
- Spinal tumors: Diagnostic approach & management
- Hands-on Surgical Planning
- Final Assessment & Case Presentation
- Closing Ceremony & Certification
Mentor:
Dr. Tushar Rathod
Chief of Unit
Seth G. S Medical college and KEM Hospital Mumbai