Minimally Invasive Microendoscopic Decompressive Laminotomy for Lumbar Stenosis
This lecture will describe the Minimally Invasive Microendoscopic technique for performing a Decompressive Laminotomy for Lumbar Stenosis. Only AANS members are eligible for CME.
Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
- Differentiate the indications for minimally invasive decompression of stenosis.
- Distinguish the surgical steps involved in performing a minimally invasive decompression of stenosis.
- Recognize the possible complications of minimally invasive decompression of stenosis.
Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD
John Harper Seeley Professor
Chief - Section of Neurosurgery
University of Chicago
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| Faculty Name | Disclosure | Type of Relationship |
| Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | Consultant |
| Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | Funding by research grant |
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The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Term of approval is for three years, until 02.01.09, from beginning distribution date of 02.01.06, with option of renewal upon review of the activity.
After completing the activity, AANS members will be able to take a CME test by logging onto MyAANS.org. Upon successful completion of the test, the CME will automatically be reflected in your record and you can print a certificate.
Time to complete this activity varies by learner; Activity equaled up to 1.0 Category 1 credit of CME.
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This activity is supported by an educational grant from MEDTRONIC Sofamor Danek.
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