The Pediatric Spine: Normal development, anatomic variants, and common pathologies

Join Dr. Erin Ruof for this detailed overview of the pediatric spine, which will include a review of the normal development, normal alignment, anatomic variations, and unique pathologic conditions of the pediatric spine. Following completion of this course, the learner will have a comprehensive understanding of the radiographic appearance of the pediatric spine and be able to differentiate between normal findings in children that may be considered abnormal in adults. This webinar was originally presented on March 11, 2025, and sponsored by Quinlan Imaging Consultation.

• •Identify the stages of normal spinal development from infancy through skeletal maturity
• •Recognize age-appropriate spinal alignment and anatomic variants in children that differ from adult norms
• •Differentiate between normal pediatric findings and pathologic conditions on radiographic imaging
• •Evaluate common pediatric spinal pathologies including scoliosis, kyphosis, and developmental anomalies
• •Apply evidence-based interpretation strategies to distinguish benign variants from clinically significant abnormalities
• •Understand the clinical implications of imaging findings for patient management and referral decisions