Heterotopic Ossifications in patients with spine injury: an appropriate multidisciplinary diagnostic approach and the radiographer's role for the optimization of technical procedures.

Congress:

ECR 2020

Poster Number:

C-05704

Type:

Educational Exhibit

Keywords:

Performed at one institution, Observational, Retrospective, Education and training, Connective tissue disorders, Diagnostic procedure, CT, Conventional radiography, Musculoskeletal system, Musculoskeletal soft tissue, Musculoskeletal joint, Professional Issues

Authors:

M. BERTOLI¹, B. Musso²; ¹Torino/IT, ²Turin/IT

DOI:

10.26044/ecr2020/C-05704

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2020/C-05704

Learning objectives

Heterotopic Ossifications (HO) affect the skeletal system of patients suffering from acquired neurological damage.

The objective is to propose, from the radiographer's point of view and EBM criteria, the different radiological methods in relation to HO, the diagnostic pathway of patients, defining suitable and appropriate diagnostic protocols.

Particular attention will also be given to patient management.