Educational Objectives: Hour one: Discuss overall picture of degenerative conditions of the spine Develop a differential diagnosis for arthritic conditions of the spine Discuss in detail the structural components of the disc Learn how the components are involved in the degenerative processes. Hour two: Understand the standard nomenclature Classify disc lesions herniations, etc. Demonstrate types of disc lesions on imaging modalities x-ray, MRI, CT and Myelogram. Hour three: Demonstrate degenerative conditions on imaging modalities x-ray, MRI, CT and myelogram Discuss in detail degenerative conditions of the neural arch components Describe long term effects of degeneration stenosis, spondylolithesis Discuss marrow changes associated with degenerative conditions.
