MRI mastery series — degenerative joint disease with Dr. Dave Yousem
Dr. Dave Yousem brings his neuroradiology perspective to the degenerative joint disease MRI mastery series — 33 videos reviewing the current nomenclature for disc pathology, common locations for disc herniation, and the surgical implications and outcomes of varying degrees of disc injury. The series provides more than a dozen case reviews that walk you through the diagnoses surrounding degenerative joint disease, connecting MRI findings to clinical decision-making.
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33videos
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12+case reviews
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2020year
Inside this resource
Disc pathology nomenclature and classification
The series opens by establishing the current nomenclature that every radiologist needs to speak fluently — distinguishing disc herniation from disc bulge, disc extrusion from sequestrated disk, and understanding what each term means for the treating clinician. MRI pulse sequences for lumbar spine imaging are summarized to ensure you are selecting the right sequences for each clinical question.
Lumbar spine degenerative changes
Anatomy of the lumbar disk and degenerative diseases of the spine receive dedicated attention, with Dr. Yousem walking through the imaging features that characterize each stage of degenerative change. The lumbar spine degenerative changes report module teaches you how to communicate findings in a way that directly influences surgical planning and conservative management decisions.
Case-based reviews of DJD diagnoses
More than a dozen case reviews bring the didactic content to life — presenting real MRI studies and walking through the diagnostic reasoning process. These cases cover the spectrum of degenerative joint disease findings you will encounter in practice, from the straightforward disc herniation to the complex multi-level degenerative scenario that demands careful clinical correlation.
Who this serves
- Radiologists — mastering DJD nomenclature and reporting for spine and joint imaging
- Neurosurgery and spine surgery trainees — understanding MRI findings that drive surgical planning
- Physiatrists and pain medicine physicians — correlating imaging findings with clinical presentations
The chart
| Format | 33 video lectures |
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| Faculty | Dave Yousem, MD |
| Year | 2020 |
| Publisher | Educational Symposia |
| Department | Orthopedics |
| Delivery | Instant download after checkout · lifetime re-access |
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David K. –
Outstanding DJD mastery series. The case reviews progress logically from simple to complex, building your diagnostic reasoning step by step. Dr. Yousem’s neuroradiology expertise adds depth that general MSK courses often miss.
Thomas W. –
Dr. Yousem has a gift for explaining disc pathology in a way that sticks. The herniation versus bulge versus extrusion series clarified distinctions I had been模糊 about for years. The case reviews are outstanding.
Michael C. –
This series transformed how I approach spine MRI. Dr. Yousem’s systematic approach to disc pathology classification gives you the confidence to make definitive calls rather than hedging. Essential for any radiologist reading spine.
Sandra L. –
Comprehensive DJD series with strong case-based teaching. The lumbar spine degenerative changes reporting module improved my dictations significantly. I would have liked more cervical spine content but the lumbar focus is thorough.
Jennifer H. –
Strong educational content from a master educator. The pulse sequence summary is a useful reference I return to regularly. The 33-video format lets you work through the material at your own pace.