Refresher Courses
RC 111 - Craniocervical junction
Lectures
RC 111 - A. Congenital abnormalities
19:11A. Rossi, Genoa / Italy
Learning Objectives
1. To become familiar with the congenital bone anomalies and variants of the craniocervical junction.
2. To learn about associated cerebellar and spinal cord abnormalities.
3. To illustrate craniocervical anomalies in syndromes.
RC 111 - B. Trauma
21:15G. Bierry, Strasbourg / France
Learning Objectives
1. To be able to categorise the spectrum of fractures.
2. To develop an understanding of the biomechanics and management options.
3. To appreciate the imaging findings in ligamentous craniocervical injuries.
RC 111 - C. Systemic diseases and tumours
11:32K. Løvblad, Geneva / Switzerland
Learning Objectives
1. To recognise craniocervical injuries in rheumatoid arthritis.
2. To differentiate systemic diseases from other pathology involving the craniocervical junction.
3. To become familiar with retro-odontoid pseudotumours without rheumatoid arthritis.
2. To learn about associated cerebellar and spinal cord abnormalities.
3. To illustrate craniocervical anomalies in syndromes.
2. To develop an understanding of the biomechanics and management options.
3. To appreciate the imaging findings in ligamentous craniocervical injuries.
2. To differentiate systemic diseases from other pathology involving the craniocervical junction.
3. To become familiar with retro-odontoid pseudotumours without rheumatoid arthritis.