Musculoskeletal Imaging of the Thoracolumbar Spine

Course Description:  This is a live, virtual 2-hour course designed for primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physical therapists) to enhance their foundational knowledge in diagnostic imaging modalities for individuals with thoracolumbar pain/pathology. Prior to this course, we recommend (although it is not mandatory) that participants take the Intro to MSK Imaging course, available on-demand here. This course will equip each student with the knowledge required to know when a patient with thoracolumbar pain may be in need of imaging, what images to order, and how to perform appropriate clinical correlation of results.

CEU/CME Hours: 2

Instructor:

Dr. Lance M. Mabry, PT, DPT

Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist

Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5942-5108

LMabry@highpoint.edu

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, participants will demonstrate competency in the following objectives:

Identify common static musculoskeletal imaging modalities utilized in the thoracolumbar spine.

Understand common radiographic views within the thoracolumbar spine.

Identify when stress view radiography is necessary within the lumbar spine.

Identify normal thoracolumbar anatomy on radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging

Identify the most common imaging planes for thoracolumbar magnetic resonance imaging

Identify physical examination tests to assist in screening for thoracolumbar compression fracture

Determine imaging necessity for clinical concern for thoracolumbar compression fracture based on a clinical prediction guideline

Determine a practice management strategy for patients with radiographically identified thoracolumbar compression fracture

Identify common thoracolumbar pathologies with their proper radiologic terminology

Determine imaging necessity for thoracolumbar conditions based on the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria

Course Schedule:

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Competency Demonstration:  In order to receive continuing education credit, each participant must achieve 70% in a 10-question quiz provided via Flexiquiz after the course. If the student fails to achieve 70 points throughout the course, they will be asked to complete additional assignments until remediation is achieved. Once the student achieves this score and completes the course evaluation, they will be e-mailed an official course certificate.

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This course is approved for 2 contact hours of physical therapist continuing education in the following U.S. jurisdictions:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

If your state is not listed, please see our CE Info document to apply for individual approval in your state.

Check with your respective credentialing agency or state board to ensure the objectives of the course match your specific requirement. RHE assumes no liability or responsibily for courses that are not approved by your credentialing institution or state board.

Photo Cred:  Case courtesy of Dr Benoudina Samir, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 44313