Case Studies: Lumbar Spine Discopathies – Patient Care and Imaging

Tuition: $99
Hours: 6

Instructors

Course Description

This six (6) hour distance-based course utilizes a Virtual Grand Rounds format providing clinical education for Doctor of Chiropractic regarding the evaluation, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with clinical presentations of lumbar disc disease. The coordination of imaging with the patient’s clinical presentation is emphasized. The programming involves recorded presentations including the integration of a pertinent physical examination techniques, imagery analysis and clinical care interventions. Actual lumbar spine cases are used to engage learners in providing updates in diagnosis, management and treatment of specified clinical conditions.

Evaluation

The content of this course is provided through narrated PowerPoint presentations which the learner’s participation (time) is actively tracked and logged. A minimum of six hours is required. There will be at least three questions for every hour of the class. The learner must receive a score of 80% of the total possible points and log at least six hours to receive credit for the course. Learners not achieving the pass rate will be directed to additional study by the instructor and allowed to re-take the examination.

No textbooks required. Computer and Internet service required for completion of this course. Funding sources and potential conflicts of interest statement: No funds were received, underwritten or subsidized by any vendors of any goods including supplies or services for this course.

Outline

Hour

 Topic Presenter Category
1 Defining lumbar disc pathologies through the radiology report. Beverly Harger DC DACBR Radiology 1.0 Hr.
2 The clinical presentation of patient’s with lumbar disc pathology. William Moreau DC DACBSP Physical exam 1.0 Hr.
3 Differentiating upper motor verses low motor neuron lesions, coordinating the physical and imaging findings. William Moreau DC DACBSP

Beverly Harger DC DACBR

 Physical exam 0.5 Hr.

Radiology 0.5 Hr.
4 Relating clinical presentations to diagnostic imaging findings. William Moreau DC DACBSP

Beverly Harger DC DACBR

 Physical exam 0.5 Hr.

Radiology 0.5 Hr.
5 Clinical management and imaging of atypical multilevel lumbar disc disease. William Moreau DC DACBSP

Beverly Harger DC DACBR

 Physical exam 0.5 Hr.

Radiology 0.5 Hr.
6 Clinical management and imaging of atypical etiologies consistent with lumbar disc presentations. William Moreau DC DACBSP

Beverly Harger DC DACBR

 Physical exam 0.5 Hr.

Radiology 0.5 Hr.
Total

6

 3 Radiology Hours

Beverly Harger DC DACBR
3 Physical exam and differential diagnosis hours

William Moreau DC DACBSP

 

Objectives

 

  • Recognize the agreed upon radiographic terminology related to disc pathologies.
  • Identify the historical and physical examination of patient’s presenting with a clinical presentation consistent with lumbar disc pathology.
  • Interpreting the radiology report.
  • Recognize the clinical presentation of upper verses lower motor neuron lesions.
  • Review the imaging findings of lumbar discopathy.
  • Recognize yellow flags to care and methods of management.
  • Identify chiropractic methodologies in the management of lumbar discopathy.

 

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Disclaimer

All opinions, viewpoints and recommendations contained in this presentation represent those of the author alone and do not represent the opinions, viewpoints, or recommendations of any organization with which the author may be affiliated, including, without limitation, the the ACBSP.  This work is intended to provide current and accurate information about the subjects covered and is designed to help doctors of chiropractic to maintain their professional expertise. This publication and accompanying program are offered with the understanding that neither the speakers nor sponsoring organizations are rendering any therapeutic or other professional services. Individuals using this publication or orally conveyed information in dealing with a patient's care should also fully research original and current sources of authority.