Dr. Ian McLean teaches this 1-hour class on MRI Lumbar Imaging. He will review the MRI bascis and point out anatomical structures in T1 and T2 weighted images. He will also discuss sequencing and demonstrate axial views as well as sagittal and coronal views of the lumbar spine. He will also discuss some common pathologies that chiropractors see in practice.
Please note- this class was presented as a live webinar on 1/11/2024
Module 1
- Review of MRI terminology and technology in imaging- how it affects what we see
- Demonstration of anatomy of lumbar spine through MRI images
- Explanation and demonstration of what T1 and T2 images look like
- Quiz
Module 2
- In this module Dr. McLean provides a review of the lumbar spine images and anatomy
- Discussion of T2 sequences with fat suppression and why they might be used
- Review of anatomical structures and possible indications of select pathologies
- Quiz
Module 3
- Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) discussion
- Discussion of sequencing and why it is important and what can be seen
- Identifying anatomical structures in the sequencing images
- Lumbar spine and disc images in T2 imaging and axial slicing
- Quiz
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR |
Release Date:
Nov 18, 2024
Course Expiration Date:
Jan 31, 2025
- Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz. You must view the video prior to taking the quiz.
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