Moderator: R. Christopher Reudink, PA-C, Cert MDT
Diagnostic Imaging is a potent, yet often misunderstood tool in the evaluation and management of spine patients and its utilization does not ensure improved outcomes for patients. This interactive symposium will seek to clarify these concerns through a review of emerging evidence in the field.
Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to:
- Discuss Diagnostic Imaging in relation to current guidelines to assist with appropriate and efficient utilization;
- Discuss emerging uses of Advanced Imaging for the complex post-surgical patient and how to recognize both common and atypical presentations;
- Discuss the limitations of Diagnostic Imaging in terms of diagnostic errors, false positives/negatives and the risks of misguided utilization;
- Provide an interactive atmosphere for audience through case examples.
Agenda
Introduction: Diagnostic Imaging for the Patient with Spine Related Disorders as it Relates to the NASS Mission
R. Christopher Reudink, PA-C, Cert MDT
Waste and Potential Harm of Inappropriate Imaging: An Insurers Perspective
Brian Justice, DC
Strategies for Advanced Imaging of the Complex Post-Surgical Patient: Common and Atypical Presentations
Mark Mikhael, MD
Limitations of and Overreliance upon Diagnostic Imaging
Rick Placide, MD, PT
Review of Case Examples for Panel/Audience Discussion; Closing
Panel