Naturopathic Doctor CE Course - MRI 202 : MRI of the Thoracic Spine Basics and Its Use in Chiropractic Practice

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MRI 202 : MRI of the Thoracic Spine Basics and Its Use in Chiropractic Practice

Credit Hours(s)1.0

InstructorsLawrence Bagnell, DC

Price$20.00 USD

Format(s)AudioVisual Course

Educational Objectives

Recognize normal thoracic spine MRI anatomy and accurately distinguish it from common pathological findings relevant to chiropractic practice.
Discuss the fundamental principles of MRI image acquisition, interpretation, and signal characteristics (T1, T2, STIR) as they apply to the thoracic spine.
Identify common thoracic spine pathologies—including degenerative disc disease, herniations, stenosis, fractures, and myelopathy—on MRI and relate them to patient presentation.
Apply MRI findings to develop safe, evidence-based chiropractic treatment plans and determine when imaging results warrant modification of care or referral to another provider.
Integrate MRI knowledge into clinical communication by effectively discussing imaging results with radiologists, other healthcare professionals, and patients to support interdisciplinary collaboration.

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