Imaging in the Degenerative Spine

Spine Radiology Knowledge Package

This spine radiology knowledge package focuses on Imaging in the Degenerative Spine. This spine surgery course is one of four knowledge packages in the Spine Radiology Specialist Certificate.

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Price: €129

CME Credits: 12 CME credits available

Duration: 12 Months

Tuition language: English

Course Structure: 4 online lectures in video format with English transcription, with pre- and post- learning assessments and additional learning materials.

Ref.ID: KP-RDG

Lecturers: Prof Alberto Zerbi

About this Knowledge Package

This knowledge package focuses on Imaging in the Degenerative Spine.

It covers all imaging modalities available and their role in the management of patients with degenerative spine pathologies.

The interventional procedures which are commonly employed for diagnosis and pain relief in degenerative spine disorders are also discussed.

This spine surgery course is one of four knowledge packages in the Spine Radiology Specialist Certificate. It includes downloadable reference materials including book chapters and journal articles from the European Spine Journal, Spine, the Spine Journal etc.

Learning Objectives

To become knowledgeable of all imaging modalities used in the evaluation and treatment of degenerative disorders of the spine
To understand which specific imaging modalities are recommended for which patients
To recognise pathologies in the degenerative spine using imaging techniques and diagnostic algorithms
To understand how imaging information informs diagnosis
To understand the role of interventional radiology in the spine

Target Groups

Lectures included in this Knowledge Package

Imaging in Degenerative Cervical Conditions

This lecture discusses imaging in degenerative cervical conditions. It explains what imaging modalities are available for the diagnosis of degeneration in the cervical spine, their indications and limitations, along with relevant examples.

Diagnostic Injection Studies (Interventional Radiology)

This lecture is about the interventional radiology procedures used for diagnosis and pain relief in degenerative cervical spine conditions.

Imaging in Lumbar and Thoracic Disc Herniation and Lumbar Stenosis

The aim of this lecture is to guide the learner to correctly identify the nature of the lesion, its precise location and the state of structures being affected by its abnormal position. It explains how to use the most appropriate imaging modalities with the least possible harm to the patient and greatest economy of resources.

Imaging in Degenerative Lumbar and Sacroiliac Conditions

This lecture looks at the imaging modalities used in the lumbar and sacroiliac conditions. The imaging modalities described include standard and whole body X-rays, CT scan and MRI. The indications of each investigation and their pros and cons are explained in detail.

Spine Radiology Knowledge Package