Ultrasound Evaluation of the Neonatal Spine

Topics:

Spine anatomy/normal variants
Scan protocols/techniques
Indications for performing spine sonography
Normal spine ultrasound characteristics
Evaluation of spinal dysraphism, tethered cord, disorder of caudal mass, and congenital anomalies

Upon completion of this enduring material activity, you should be able to accomplish the following:

List indications and applications for performing spinal ultrasonography
Identify spine anatomy, including normal variant
State examination techniques and protocols for ultrasound evaluation of the pediatric spine
Recognize ultrasound characteristics and diagnostic criteria associated with the ultrasound evaluation of spinal dysraphism, tethered cord, disorder of caudal mass and congenital anomalies.

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