Jeff Johnson, DC FASA

MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized.

The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequellae.

MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions.

MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequellae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots.

Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D Gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI

Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI.

An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community

An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury

An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, Newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury

MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, Bone Scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient

Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient

Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare

Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm

Topics include medical records review, evidence based outcome assessment instruments, pre-existing conditions vs. current injuries, ADL’s, IADL’s, disability, clinical impressions, report writing, testifying

Topics include research review, hands on training for cervical and lumbar AROM, and dynamic SEMG, interpretation of dynamic SEMG, and reporting results

Discusses record keeping, depositions, arbitrations, testifying in court

Discusses documentation, narrative report writing, outcome assessments, AMA Guides, modern guidelines

Discusses documentation, physical examination, radiographic and imaging methods, CT, MRI, special diagnostic modalities, diagnostic impressions.

Discusses biomechanics of injury in MVC, whiplash and brain injuries, soft tissue injuries, whiplash associated disorders, risk assessment

Review of 2007 clinical literature, engineering or hybrid literature, and certified auto safety training

Review of imaging of fracture and trauma of the hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

Objectives - Identify strategies for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic alliance with combat veterans and their families by examining military structure and culture and the combat experience - Examine the current knowledge of trauma and PTSD and how it is unique to military personnel - Identify how family relationships are impacted by mobilization, deployment and redeployment - Identify services available for veterans and their families, including those provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and TRICARE