How to systematically approach an MRI Lumbar spine using Dr Asif Saifuddin’s methods from years of experience.

Emergency imaging in the MRI spine will include interpretation of the cases thaat come up in a busy radiology shift

We look at the different kinds of degenerative disc diseases such as disc bulges and tears that can result in impingement of nerves and the spinal canal

We’re go thruogh the causes of spinal canal stenosis more specifically secondary to degenerative disease

Bone marrow can be a very challenging subject when it comes to the imaging of a lumbar spine. This lecture will aim to help you identify bone marrow signal that will need to be followed up versus normal bone marrow variations

This lecture will be going through lesions that are of concern versus lesions that are of no concern. This can be a very important aspect of lesions to be able to differentiate between as it can drastically affect the management of the patient

Like many parts of the body inflammatory disorders can affect the lumbar spine. As will be discussed in the previous lectures the synovial joints of the lumbar spine are prone to the same inflammatory processes as anywhere else. Therefore this lecture will go through some of the more systemic inflammatory processes that can affect the lumbar spine.

Trauma and infection have very characteristic appearance. Trauma can sometimes result in infection and having knowledge of how these separate entities can be seen on imaging can help one differentiate between the two.

The post operative lumbar spine can be a very challenging subject. Often it can be difficult to differentiate between disease recurrence versus postsurgical changes. We will be going through various methods and clues to help one identify the difference between these two entities.

This aspect of the course is where attendees can ask the lecturers specific questions that may have arisen from their practice or from the lecture day itself