Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Diagnostic Imaging
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish
Teaching staff
J.J Sánchez jjsanchez@uic.es
Paloma Puyalto ppuyalto@uic.es
Introduction
Diagnostic Imaging is a compulsory subject of 5 credits that is taught in the third year of the Physiotherapy Degree. It allows to know the different imaging techniques and their practical interpretation for the diagnosis of diseases that affect the human body. In this course, the foundations of imaging techniques, their indications, contraindications and biological risks will be studied, as well as their principles of interpretation and the anatomy of the main structures of the musculoskeletal system through plain radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Pre-course requirements
Not applicable
Objectives
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
-To know the radiological anatomy by plain radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, bones and vascular-nervous structures.
-To know how to interpret the main anatomical regions of the musculoskeletal system in the different imaging techniques.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
-To become familiar with the different imaging techniques that study the locomotor system; its indications and contraindications.
-Learn the bases of the different imaging techniques that study the locomotor system, its biological risks, patient protection systems and their interpretation.
-To identify and describe the anatomy of the upper limb through the interpretation of plain radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and classroom ultrasound.
- Identify and describe the anatomy of the lower limb through the interpretation of plain radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and classroom ultrasound.
- Identify and describe the anatomy of the spine through the interpretation of simple radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance studies.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 01 - The ability to analysis and synthesis.
- 06 - To have comprehensive problem-solving skills.
- 20 - Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, emphasising the dynamic interrelationship between structure and function, in particular of the musculoskeletal, the nervous and the cardiorespiratory systems.
- 21 - Knowledge of the physiological and structural changes that can occur after physiotherapeutic interventions.
- 22 - Knowledge of factors that affect human growth and development throughout the lifespan.
- 28.1 - Capacity for oral and written communication in the native language.
- 40 - Knowledge about, physiological, functional and behavioral changes that occur after physiotherapeutic intervention.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The student at the end of the course must be able to:
-select the most suitable and safest imaging tests for the study of a certain anatomical region and pathology according to the type of patient.
-identify the radiological anatomy in the different imaging tests.
-performing and knowing how to interpret basic ultrasounds of the main anatomical structures of the upper and lower limb.
Syllabus
CM1 Introduction to Imaging techniques in locomotor for physiotherapists
CM2 Physical Basis of Imaging Techniques: x ray, US and MR
CM3 Basic fundamentals of radiological protection
CM4 Basis of the interpretation of the Ultrasound of the locomotor system
CM5 Basis of the interpretation of X-rays of the locomotor system
CM6 Basics of MRI and CT interpretation of the musculoskeletal system
CM7 MRI study of the shoulder: radiological anatomy and semiology
CM8 Ultrasound study of the shoulder: sonoanatomy and radiological semiology
CM9 Ultrasound study of the elbow: sonoanatomy and radiological semiology
CM10 Radiological study of hand and wrist radiography: radiological semiology
CM11 Ultrasound study of the hand: sonoanatomy and radiological semiology
CM12 Ultrasound study of the wrist: sonoanatomy and radiological semiology
CM13 Upper limb integration practice session
CM14 Ultrasound study of the hip and thigh: sonoanatomy and radiological semiology
CM15 Radiographic study of the foot
CM16 Ultrasound study of the ankle and foot: sonoanatomy and radiological semiology
CM17 Radiological study of the leg and knee I
CM18 Radiological study of the leg and knee II
CM19 Radiographic and CT study of the spine
CM20 MRI study of the spine
CM21 Lower limb integration practice session
Teaching and learning activities
Online
MAGISTRAL Theoretical-practical classes where the radiological anatomy of the structures of the upper, lower limb and spinal column is exposed through the different imaging tests.
Evaluation systems and criteria
Online
Midterm exam:
Therre will be 2 partial examens. Eacg will include all the material worked until the day before as well as the contents included in the recommended bibliography.
Each will consist of 50 questions type test made on computer. Theoretical contents of the subject taught until the exam date will be included as well as the anatomical identification in the different imaging techniques of the upper limb structures and the contents included in the recommended bibliography. The questions will have 4 options, with only one possible answer. Poorly answered questions will subtract ¼.
It is a requirement to pass a 5, without rounding, the partial exam to release material. It represents 40% of the grade for the course.
Continuous assessment:
Each CM will carry a brief examinatio (total of 20) attached to it. Of 5 questions each, with a duration of 10 minutes to be carried out in the next 24 hours to the achievement of the CM according to the proposed time. They will have 4 options, with only 1 possible answer. If you ask them wrong, they will subtract ¼.
Final exam:
Each student will be examined for the partial who has failed
-50 questions for each type test made on computer. Theoretical contents of the subject taught until the exam date will be included as well as the anatomical identification in the different imaging techniques of the structures of the lower limb and spine and the contents included in the recommended bibliography. The questions will have 4 options, with only one possible answer. Poorly answered questions will subtract ¼. It is a requirement to pass a5 , without rounding, the partial exam to release material. It represents 50% of the grade for the course.
Final grade
midterm exam 1 40% + midterm exam 2 40% + 20% continuous assessment
Grades range from 0-10, with a maximum of 1 decimal. Those students with a grade of 9 or higher, on first call, may apply for honors by taking a practical oral exam on anatomical interpretation in different techniques, including ultrasound.
Second call and successive
The second and subsequent calls will contain all the contents of the subject.
Bibliography and resources
-A. Bueno. JL Del Cura. Ecografía musculoesquelética esencial. Ed.Panamericana.
-Möller Torsten Atlas de Bolsillo de Cortes Anatómicos. Tomografía Computarizada y Resonancia Magnética. Tomo 3: Columna Vertebral, Extremidades y Articulaciones. Editorial Médica Panamericana
-F.Netter. Atlas de anatomía humana. Ed.MassonSobotta. Atlas de anatomía humana. Ed.Panamericana
- EULAR Ultrasound Scanning Guide: ultrasound.eular.org
Evaluation period
- E1 30/05/2022 08:00h
- E2 20/06/2022 12:00h