MRI / Facet Syndrome / Thoracic Spine
Topics:
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MRI (5 CE Hours)
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Facet Syndrome (4 CE Hours)
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Thoracic Spine (1 CE Hours)
Instructor: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO
- Cost: $195 / 10 CE Hours
- Course Description:
- Dr. James Demetrious provides a comprehensive evidence-based review of literature related to MRI indications and chiropractic interpretation.
- Current concepts of the zygapophyseal joints and chiropractic assessment and care.
- Review of conditions and care associated with the thoracic spine.
- Hourly Breakdown:
- Hour 1 – MRI anatomy,
- Hour 2 – MRI utilization and appropriateness criteria,
- Hour 3 – Chiropractic interpretation of spinal MRI,
- Hour 4 – MRI and the CNS,
- Hour 5 – MRI case review,
- Hour 6 – MRI anatomy of zygapophyseal joints,
- Hour 7 – Injury and healing of the z-joints,
- Hour 8 – Chiropractic and the z-joints,Hour 9 – Z-joint cases and chiropractic care,
- Hour 9 – Z-joint cases and chiropractic care,
- Hour 10 – Chiropractic and the thoracic spine.
- Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will understand the evidence-based review of our lecture topics.
- Attendees will enhance their ability to order and interpret spinal MRI studies.
- Attendees will better understand current concepts related to facet syndrome and the thoracic spine.
Instructor: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO
Dr. James Demetrious is a nationally distinguished, board certified chiropractic orthopedist. He is a clinician, educator, author, and editor. Dr. Demetrious teaches post-graduate coursework on behalf of Northeast College of Health Sciences. He is a member of the NCMIC Speakers’ Bureau and teaches post-graduate coursework throughout the United States. He has published peer-reviewed journal papers related to advanced differential diagnosis. He serves as an editorial reviewer on behalf of the journals: Spine, Annals of Internal Medicine, and Clinical Anatomy. Dr. Demetrious has continually cared for patients since 1986.