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Xray 169 : Problem Solving Approach to Degenerative Conditions of the Spine Credit Hours 3.0
Hour one:
Discuss overall picture of degenerative conditions of the spine
Develop a differential diagnosis for arthritic conditions of the spine
Discuss in detail the structural components of the disc
Learn how the components are involved in the degenerative processes.
Hour two:
Understand the standard nomenclature
Classify disc lesions (herniations, etc.)
Demonstrate types of disc lesions on imaging modalities (x-ray, MRI, CT and Myelogram).
Hour three:
Demonstrate degenerative conditions on imaging modalities (x-ray, MRI, CT and myelogram)
Discuss in detail degenerative conditions of the neural arch components
Describe long term effects of degeneration (stenosis, spondylolithesis)
Discuss marrow changes associated with degenerative conditions.
Xray 191 : Foot alignment - relevance and applications Credit Hours 1.0
Discuss the pertinent anatomy of foot and ankle of adult and pediatric patient
Take alignment measurements of the foot and ankle
Discuss the relevance of alignment measurements to practice
Assess imaging examples of representative cases
Xray 192 : Diagnostic imaging and pathology of the head Credit Hours 1.0
Examine the appearance and use of plain film, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the evaluation of bullets to the head.
Identify Arnold-Chiari Type I malformation with magnetic resonance imaging.
Review CT, positron emission tomography (PET), and MRI findings for cerebral bleeds.
Evaluate stroke using different types of CT and MRI imaging.
Discuss what to look for clinically and radiographically in cases of child abuse induced head trauma.
Xray 193 : Non-traumatic wrist pain Credit Hours 1.0
Discuss the pertinent anatomy of the forearm, wrist and hand
Differentially diagnose disorders of each location of the wrist
Assess imaging findings of representative cases in the list of differential diagnosis
Quantify and access different imaging modalities and gauge their use in evaluating wrist pain
Xray 194 : Clinical Utility & Outcomes Credit Hours 1.0
Conduct and evidence-based assessment of the diagnostic, therapeutic and clinical utility of routine and repeat radiographs (without red flags) for the structural and functional assessment of the spine by chiropractors
Summarize the current evidence for the use of spinal x-rays within chiropractic practice, with consideration to the related risks and benefits
Determine if diagnostic imaging influences clinical outcomes in patients with low back pain presenting for chiropractic care
Analyze whether an association between vertebral endplate structural defects and back pain exists
Assess the relationship between movement-related pain in the shoulder and the number or severity of rotator cuff MRI findings
Xray 196 : Meniscal Dysfunction Credit Hours 1.0
Discuss meniscus anatomy with emphasis on collagen network.
Identify how collagen network can predict the type of tear and imaging manifestations.
State how root ligaments are involved in injury, pain and OA.
Correlate certain types of meniscal dysfunction to clinical presentation
Xray 197 : Anatomy and dysfunction of groin and hip pain Credit Hours 1.0
Discuss the anatomy of hip and anterior pelvis.
Diagnose dysfunction and pathologies of the hip and anterior pelvic structures.
Order appropriate imaging and clinically correlate findings with conditions affecting the hip and anterior pelvis conditions.
Xray 198 : Global approach to bone lesions Credit Hours 1.0
Recite statistics relative to bone lesions.
Utilize the global approach to recognizing bone lesions.
Recognize parameters of classifying bone lesions.
Discuss examples of different classes of bone lesions.