A Multimodality Look at Musculoskeletal Imaging

Session Information

Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/15/2026 1:00 pm
End Date: 08/15/2026 2:40 pm
Location: Windermere Y

Speakers in this session...

  • Alicia Yochum-Casey

    Alicia Yochum-Casey RN, DC, DACBR, RMSK

    Dr. Yochum presents content and then applies that knowledge with case studies. She likes to show full cases and go through them as if you are sitting right in her office and reading the images with her. She is energetic and passionate about what she teaches, making radiology fun and interactive. She correlates imaging material to the everyday needs of the practicing chiropractor.

    Dr. Yochum received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Point Loma Nazarene University. She then worked in the ICU for one year before matriculating to Logan College of Chiropractic, where she graduated Sum Cum Laude in 2011.

    She completed her diagnostic imaging residency at Logan in 2015 and received her DACBR in October of 2015, becoming the first second-generation DACBR in the history of chiropractic.

    Dr. Yochum has performed editorial review for the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, and she serves as an associate editor for the Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics (JACO). Dr. Yochum has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has lectured throughout the United States, as well as in England and Germany.

    Dr. Yochum has completed her fellowship in musculoskeletal advanced imaging at Logan University, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound. She now practices with her father, Dr. Terry R. Yochum, in Denver, Colorado.

    Sessions...

    Spondylolysis: Fat- Friend or Foe?
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/13/2026 1:00 pm
    End Date: 08/13/2026 2:40 pm
    Location: Windermere Ballroom WX
    Session details

    Course Description

    This course provides an in-depth review of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis with emphasis on clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and evidence-informed management strategies. Special focus is placed on differentiating active versus inactive conditions and understanding the role of bone marrow fat in prognosis and treatment decision-making, particularly in athletic populations.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Differentiate between spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, including key etiological factors. 
    2. Recognize clinical presentations and perform appropriate orthopedic testing, including the Stork (Micheli’s) Test. 
    3. Interpret relevant imaging findings from plain film radiography and MRI. 
    4. Develop management strategies for active versus inactive cases, including the use of spinal manipulation and bracing. 
    5. Evaluate the clinical significance of bone marrow fat in determining prognosis and treatment planning, particularly in athletes.

    Sponsor: NCMIC/Foot Levelers

    A Multimodality Look at Musculoskeletal Imaging
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/15/2026 1:00 pm
    End Date: 08/15/2026 2:40 pm
    Location: Windermere Y
    Session details

    Course Description:

    This lecture will focus on comparing MRI and ultrasound findings of the same diagnosis. It will stress the benefit of the dynamic nature of ultrasound and the features that are better visualized with motion.

    Learning Objectives: 

    1. Compare and contrast MRI and ultrasound findings for common musculoskeletal conditions, recognizing the strengths and limitations of each imaging modality in clinical practice.
    2. Identify normal and pathological musculoskeletal anatomy on MRI and ultrasound, including tendon, ligament, nerve, cartilage, and joint-related abnormalities.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of dynamic ultrasound imaging and guided interventions, including its role in evaluating motion-dependent pathology and assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

    Sponsor: NCMIC

Course Description:

This lecture will focus on comparing MRI and ultrasound findings of the same diagnosis. It will stress the benefit of the dynamic nature of ultrasound and the features that are better visualized with motion.

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Compare and contrast MRI and ultrasound findings for common musculoskeletal conditions, recognizing the strengths and limitations of each imaging modality in clinical practice.
  2. Identify normal and pathological musculoskeletal anatomy on MRI and ultrasound, including tendon, ligament, nerve, cartilage, and joint-related abnormalities.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of dynamic ultrasound imaging and guided interventions, including its role in evaluating motion-dependent pathology and assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Sponsor: NCMIC