MRI 202

Course overview

*Recognize normal thoracic spine MRI anatomy and accurately distinguish it from common pathological findings relevant to chiropractic practice. *Discuss the fundamental principles of MRI image acquisition, interpretation, and signal characteristics (T1, T2, STIR) as they apply to the thoracic spine. *Identify common thoracic spine pathologies - including degenerative disc disease, herniations, stenosis, fractures, and myelopathy - on MRI and relate them to patient presentation. *Apply MRI findings to develop safe, evidence-based chiropractic treatment plans and determine when imaging results warrant modification of care or referral to another provider. *Integrate MRI knowledge into clinical communication by effectively discussing imaging results with radiologists, other healthcare professionals, and patients to support interdisciplinary collaboration.