Lumbar Spine IV

5 Cases

Level II - General radiologist

2 EACCME CME Credits

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: 20 Jun 2019
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

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

No money will be refunded.