XRAY 169

Course overview

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.