SPINE SONOGRAPHY. PART 1 (GENERAL CONCEPTS)

This comprehensive lecture is a key part of the 7th e-ESRA Congress (International Edition), where we will delve into a subject that is widely discussed but seldom truly practiced: neuroaxial sonography. Our goal here is not to provide an exhaustive review of the interventional techniques within this area, but rather to lay a strong foundation of principles that will enhance our ability to perform accurate sonographic assessments of this intricate anatomical structure. The first video will introduce the core principles of ultrasound assessment of the neuroaxis, establishing the essential conceptual framework for precise interpretation. The second video will focus on the distinct sonographic patterns of the lumbar spine. The third video will outline the scanning criteria for the thoracic spine, and the final video will concentrate on the ultrasound evaluation patterns of the cervical spine.