Imaging of Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Injuries

This spine surgery lecture covers the imaging of thoraco-lumbar spine injuries, focusing on employment of the three common imaging modalities in spine trauma, including X-rays, CT Scan and MRI.

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Lecturer: Alberto Zerbi, MD

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)

Ref.ID: 6_13_zerbi

DOI: 10.28962/01.3.118

What you will cover in this lecture

This spine radiology lecture looks imaging of thoraco-lumbar spine injuries. It covers the role of the three most commonly employed imaging modalities in the management of spinal trauma, with a description of the indications for each modality. Algorithms are provided for guidance for both major and minor trauma. Clinical cases are included where multiple modalities were required. Also included in the discussion is the imaging of sacral trauma and its classification.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify lumbar spine fractures
  2. Highlights the typical patterns of the injury
  3. Differentiate among old, new and pathological fractures
  4. Focus on the imaging methods more useful in spine trauma radiology

Target Groups

Lecture Presentation

Imaging of Thoraco-Lumbar Injuries

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an eccElearning Lecture like?

A: Each Lecture includes the Lecture Presentation, Additional Learning Resources, Pre-Learning Quiz and Lecture Assessment.

Each Spine Surgery Lecture is viewed online in video format and lasts from 20-45 minutes. The Lectures contain relevant additional learning resources (book chapters, research papers, surgical videos, master lecture videos, case reports, review articles, etc.), which are presented in context and viewable immediately for your convenience.

Q: How much time will a Lecture take?

A: Lecture presentations typically take 20-45 minutes to run. However, candidates are required to review the compulsory and recommended additional learning resources contained within the Lecture. The time taken to view the Lecture and review the additional resources is in the range 3-4 hours per Lecture.

Q: What payment methods are accepted?

A: All major credit and debit cards.

Q: What do I do if I fail a Lecture Assessment?

A: You are permitted to retake a Lecture Assessment up to two times. The Lecture Assessment will be made available to you again 14 days after a failed attempt. If you’ve failed the Lecture Assessment three times, please get in contact with us to discuss your options.

Q: What courses does eccElearning provide?

A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.