MRI Spine Evaluation

6 CE Credits

Disc Pathology on MRI: Visualize, Classify, and Age-Date Injury With Confidence

6-Hour Training + Case-Based Image Review (150+ Cases)

If you interpret spine MRIs—or rely on them for clinical, diagnostic, or injury documentation—this training gives you the practical framework to recognize disc pathology variants, confirm imaging findings, and age-date disc injuries using established physiological methods.

You’ll move from foundational disc morphology to advanced injury dating and high-volume case review, with a focus on what matters most: accuracy, reproducibility, and defensibility.

What You’ll Learn (Syllabus + Modules)

Module 1 (30 Minutes): Spinal Disc Morphology

Build the anatomical and morphological base needed to interpret disc pathology correctly.
Key takeaways: disc anatomy, structural boundaries, and morphology markers used in reporting.

Module 2 (30 Minutes): Disc Pathology Variations

Understand—and clearly differentiate—disc variations including:

• Bulge

• Protrusion

• Extrusion

• Sequestration

• Herniation subtypes

Key takeaways: consistent classification language, radiologic terminology, and common misinterpretations.

Module 3 (30 Minutes): MRI Physics

Learn the MRI essentials that directly affect disc pathology visibility.
Key takeaways: sequences, signal behavior, artifact impact, and the “why” behind what you see.

Module 4 (30 Minutes): Annular Fissures + Visualization of Disc Pathology

Identify annular fissures and the imaging patterns that support disc injury findings.
Key takeaways: recognizing fissure variants, high-intensity zones (HIZ), and correlating disc injury features.

Module 5 (30 Minutes): Disc Fragment Visualization + Image Review

Train your eye to detect fragments and understand how fragment morphology changes across cases.
Key takeaways: subtle findings, fragment migration patterns, and the “missed injury” problem.

Module 6 (30 Minutes): Spinal Cord Compressions + Image Review

Recognize cord involvement, compressive effects, and the significance of imaging findings.
Key takeaways: clinical relevance, imaging thresholds, and documentation considerations.

Module 7 (60 Minutes): 20 Physiological Methods to Age-Date Disc Pathology

This is the flagship module: a structured, teachable system for age-dating disc injury.
Key takeaways: injury timing indicators, physiological processes, acute vs. chronic differentiation, and defensible reasoning.

Module 8 (30 Minutes): Case Review — 50+ Images of Disc Focal Herniation

High-volume image review to reinforce focal herniation patterns with repetition and clarity.
Key takeaways: pattern recognition, reporting language, and diagnostic confidence.

Module 9 (30 Minutes): Case Review — 50+ Images of Disc Extrusion

Learn the imaging signatures of extrusion through extensive image review.
Key takeaways: extrusion characteristics, sequestration risk indicators, and documentation of severity.

Module 10 (30 Minutes): Case Review — 50+ Images of Herniation, Bulge + Cord Involvement

Integrated cases that combine disc pathology with spinal cord implications.
Key takeaways: mixed pathology differentiation and high-stakes interpretation precision.

Module 11 (30 Minutes): Live Questions + Answers

Bring your real-world questions—clinical, documentation, or interpretation-based.
Key takeaways: clarity, reinforcement, and practical application.

Total Training Time

✅ 6 Hours

Faculty / Instructors  

This training is taught by a dual-discipline team combining spine care, documentation expertise, and advanced radiology/neuroradiology insight.

Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM

A leading voice in MRI-based spine injury interpretation, documentation strategy, and medically defensible clinical reporting.

Patricia Roche, DO, CAQ — Radiology, Neuroradiology

Board-certified physician expertise in radiology and neuroradiology, delivering advanced imaging interpretation and high-level clinical correlation.

Who This Course Is For

• Chiropractors

• Medical physicians

• Radiology-focused clinicians

• Spine care providers

• Providers managing trauma and injury-based documentation

• Professionals who must support imaging conclusions with clarity and defensibility

Outcomes You Can Expect

By the end of this 6-hour course, you’ll be able to:

• Differentiate disc pathology with precision

• Improve confidence in annular fissure and fragment detection

• Identify cord compression patterns and clinical significance

• Apply 20 physiological indicators to age-date disc pathology

• Strengthen documentation quality for clinical and medico-legal environments

Instructions: Once you purchase the course online, it will be immediately active in your account. If you have any issues, please contact Cara 631-804-2845 or CaraRoss220@Gmail.com