Musculoskeletal Imaging

Catalog description

This course will examine the clinical relevance of imaging as it pertains to musculoskeletal imaging. A combination of mechanistic and clinical reasoning approaches will be utilized to assist the future physical therapist in determining the need for appropriate imaging, understanding imaging findings as they pertain to normal and abnormal characteristics, and its relevance to the patient’s chief complaint. Included will be discussions on various types of imaging such as plain film radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography scans, and diagnostic ultrasound. A systematic approach will be used to examine normal and pathologic anatomy of the spine and major peripheral joints. Emphasis will also be placed on appropriateness of when to seek imaging, and the clinical management in the presence of abnormal findings.