Radiology 218: Pediatric Radiology

Radiology 218: Pediatric Radiology is organized by CCEDSeminars.

Course Description:
Pediatric patients have always been a part of chiropractic, but they are not merely little adults. There are certain findings and conditions that are more typical within this special population. This course will explore and discuss normal and normal variants and conditions that are commonly seen in pediatric population.

Learning Objectives:
• Discuss common findings in pediatric radiology
• Explain indications for imaging
• Outline common clinical findings in pediatric radiology
• Review uncommon conditions

Course Outline:
• Introduction to pediatric radiology
• A review of “standard” imaging practices for pediatric patients
• Review normal and normal variants related to the pediatric population with clinical correlations, follow up and impacts on treatment
• Review common conditions that affect the pediatric population
1.Congenital hip dysplasia
2.Scoliosis
3.Spondylolisthesis
4.Trauma
5.Bone lesions
• Case studies of uncommon or even bizarre conditions in a radiology reading practice with clinical correlations, follow up and impact on treatment

2.0 Credit Hour