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The module will let the participants improve their skills to read and report Magnetic Resonance Imaging studies of the lumbar spine.
25.00 €
Description
The module has been prepared with cases on which the participants have to complete a template with the different aspects to be evaluated in the lumbar spine studies. It follows an organized process of classification and selection of the correct answer with associated references and explanations to each one of the answers.
Learning objectives
- To know and standardize the nomenclature and classification of degenerative disc lumbar disease
- To learn the concepts of vertebral osteochondrosis, spondylosis and facet joints degeneration
- To learn how to report spinal canal stenosis (central, lateral recessess, foraminal), spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis
Level
Level II - General radiologist
Additional info
| Estimated duration: | 120 min |
| Date created: | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Date of EACCME review: | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Date of EACCME expiration: | 21 Feb 2025 |
Technical requirements
The training platform runs entirely in the browser but the online PACS places a considerable load on the hardware and internet connection when viewing and loading cases.
| Hardware | Tablets * | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory (RAM): | 2 Gigabyte | 8 Gigabyte | 16 Gigabyte |
| Processor (CPU): | Dual core 1.85 Ghz | Dual core 2 Ghz | Quad core 2.5 Ghz |
| Internet connection | Minimum | Recommended | |
| Speed: | 10 Mbps | 25 Mbps | |
| Software | Tablets | Desktop | |
| Browser: | Safari * | Chrome ** | |
- * Tested with Safari on iPad 9.7 (2017), should also work on Android with Chrome. User interface not optimized for smaller screens. Large cases (more than 600 images) are not able to be opened on tablet or mobile devices due to memory constraints.
- ** Firefox, Edge and Safari also work but might not provide an equally smooth experience. Internet Explorer is not supported.
Lecturers
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Laura Oleaga M.D. Ph.D.
Barcelona, Spain
Chief Radiologist at Hospital Clinic Barcelona section of Neuroradiology. Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Barcelona
Dr Oleaga has significant experience both as a radiologist and in medical education. She is the former Chair of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) education committee. Currently, she is the Scientific Director of the European Radiology Diploma (EDIR), and since 2009 Chair of the Radiology Department at University Hospital Clinic (Barcelona, Spain). Her main scientific interests lie in the fields of neuroradiology and head and neck imaging. She has authored and co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific papers and seven book chapters. She is also an active teacher at many prestigious universities, scientific meetings and courses. The European Board of Radiology has established the Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant to honour Prof. Laura Oleaga for her well-known academic excellence and dedication to radiology education. In addition to her depth of knowledge and experience in the field, she is also a passionate speaker and teacher, eager to guide radiologists in their subspecialisation.