Imaging of the Occipito-Cervical Junction Post-Trauma
This spine surgery lecture deals with the imaging of the occipito-cervical junction in trauma cases.
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Lecturer: Alberto Zerbi, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Ref.ID: 6_8_zerbi
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.113
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture covers the imaging of the craniovertebral junction in trauma cases, beginning with a brief outline of the anatomy of this complex region and its major landmarks, and the role of X-rays. The clinical measurements and relative ratios are explained with the help of marking on the X-rays and diagrams. The role of CT and MRI in trauma is explained in detail. Finally, the important classifications and patterns routinely used in the emergency setting are included with representative images.
Learning Objectives
- Identify C0-C2 spine fractures
- Highlight the typical patterns of the injury
- Focus on the imaging methods more useful in cranio-cervical trauma assessement
- Imaging strategy in major and minor trauma
Target Groups
Practicing Spine Surgeons
in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification
Prof Alberto Zerbi, MD
- Head of Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
- EFM Professor of Radiology, University of Milan
- EFM Professor of Radiology, University of Pavia
- EFM Professor of Radiology, University of Monza
- Deputy Editor (Imaging), European Spine Journal
eccElearning Participation
Spine Surgery Lecture Author
- Imaging in Degenerative Cervical Conditions
- Diagnostic Injection Studies (Interventional Radiology)
- Imaging in Lumbar and Thoracic Disc Herniation and Lumbar Stenosis
- Imaging in Degenerative Lumbar and Sacroiliac Conditions
- Adult Scoliosis and Kyphosis: Radiological Assessment
- Imaging in Spondylolisthesis
- Imaging in Paediatric Deformities
- Imaging of Subaxial Cervical Spine Injuries
- Imaging of the Occipito-Cervical Junction Post-Trauma
- Imaging of Thoraco-lumbar Spine Injuries
- Imaging of Early Complications of Spine Surgery
- Imaging of Late Complications of Spine Surgery
Lecture Presentation
Imaging of the Occipito-Cervical Junction Post-Trauma
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Access This Lecture
You can get access to this spine lecture by enrolling on our Diploma in Spine Surgery or purchasing a lecture bundle:
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