Moderators: Professor Mikkel Ostergaard and A/Professor Paul Bird
The evolving role of MRI in the diagnosis of spondyloarthropathy provides an opportunity for rheumatologists to become proficient in interpreting MRI of the SI joints and the spine.
This unique workshop combines case studies with clinical image interpretation so that the participant will gain a deeper understanding of MRI and spine pathology in patients with spondyloarthropathy.
By attending the one day course participants will understand:
- How to differentiate a T1 and T2 weighted sequence, fat suppressed vs non-fat suppressed
- What does MRI ostieitis look like in the SIJ and spine
- What is the meaning of fat metaplasia and how does it provide clues to the diagnosis
- How to spot erosions in the SIJ on MRI
- What is backfill and what is its significance?
- What are the differential diagnosis to consider?
- Artefacts, pitfalls and clinical pearls in MRI interpretation
Join Mikkel Ostergaard and Paul Bird at APLAR for an interactive, case based MRI interpretation experience.
Each participant will have the opportunity to interpret MRI scans in groups and individually, with results assessed and discussed in detail by expert moderators.
A course suitable for clinicians, fellows and trainees – all levels of expertise are welcome!