Kimberly Ruth Gardner MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Elana Beth Smith MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Adam C. Zoga MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Review the differences between syndesmophytes and osteophytes 2. Demonstrate the spectrum of imaging features of spinal arthropathies and imaging features that can be used to differentiate these entities from one another 3. Understand the pathophysiology and clinical course of each type of spinal arthropathy

Pertinent anatomy of the spine will be reviewed. The pathophysiology and clinical course of each type of arthropathy will be discussed with imaging findings demonstrated on radiographs and cross-sectional imaging. The disease entities to be discussed will include the following: I. Degenerative:    a. Spondylosis Deformans    b. Modic Changes    c. Degenerative Disk Disease    d. Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis    e. Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament II. Erosive    a. Rheumatoid Arthritis    b. Seronegative Spondyloarthopathies       1. Psoriatic Arthritis       2. Ankylosing Spondylitis III. Crystal Deposition Disease    a. CPPD Arthropathy    b. Gout IV. Pediatric    a. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis    b. Scheuermann Disease

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14007506/14007506_msho.pdf

Gardner, K, Smith, E, Zoga, A, Oh, My Aching Back! A Review of Spinal Arthropathies.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007506.html