MRS575 Appendicular And Axial Skeleton Image Interpretation (16)

MRS575 considers the skills and knowledge required for the diagnostic interpretation of plain radiographic images of the appendicular and axial skeleton. The subject introduces and develops the image evaluation and imaging appearances of normal appendicular and axial skeleton anatomy and their common variations. Concurrently, an in-depth understanding of the pathogenesis and morphological changes in a broad range of bone, joint and soft tissue appearances of common types of abnormalities is undertaken.

Students will not be capable of giving a differential diagnostic opinion of abnormalities but will be able to give informed radiographic opinions within the scope of professional and legal codes of conduct.
 

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS575. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

Two sessions

School

School of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Master of Medical Radiation Science (with specialisations)

Assumed Knowledge

The anatomy of the appendicular and axial skeleton and their plain radiographic protocols.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to recognise the legal and ethical implications of interpretation practice
  • be able to Identify and accurately describe the plain radiographic appearances of the normal appendicular and axial skeleton and its normal variations; and appearances consistent with common types of abnormality
  • be able to correlate clinical history, an understanding of pathogenesis and morphological changes that lead to abnormal radiographic appearances
  • be able to demonstrate their understanding of the effect of image quality and radiographic positioning on the diagnostic effectiveness of radiographic examinations
  • be able to analyse and describe the diagnostic limitations of plain radiographic imaging
  • be able to understand the strategies used in the medical management of patients following diagnosis
  • be able to communicate radiographic opinions within professional and legal codes of conduct

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The concept of image interpretation
  • Legal and ethical considerations of image interpretation
  • Normal appendicular and axial skeletal anatomy, variants and osteogenesis
  • Normal appendicular and axial skeletal radiographic anatomy and projection evaluation criteria
  • Systematic interpretation processes of appendicular and axial skeletal radiographic images
  • Abnormality types:
  • - Trauma: fractures, dislocations, ligamentous injury, foreign bodies, clinical history, injury mechanisms and appearances
  • - Degenerative disease processes, clinical history and appearances
  • - Inflammatory disease processes, clinical history and appearances
  • - Systemic disease processes, clinical history and appearances
  • - Neoplastic disease processes, clinical history and appearances
  • - Congenital defects and anomalies
  • Communication with clinical colleagues
  • Orthopaedic considerations

Special Resources

  1. Web based PACS
  2. MMTF software

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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