Advanced Orthopaedic and Joint MRI: Emphasis on Small Joints

Advanced Orthopaedic and Joint MRI:
Emphasis on Small Joints

September 21-24, 2011

ProScan Imaging Theater
Cincinnati, OH

33 AMA PRA (Physician Recognition Award) Category 1 Credits™

OVERVIEW

This advanced course provides practical approaches and state-of-the-art updates to interpreting wrist, hand, ankle, foot, toe, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joint MRI exams.

PURPOSE
Thirty-three (33) credit hours of CME highlight the indications, techniques, interpretive approaches, and consultative language for the major orthopaedic and rheumatologic MR examinations. Whether you’re a novice in MR or a 25-year veteran, any physician who attends this course will be intellectually challenged.

COURSE CONTENT
Lectures emphasize detailed wrist, hand, ankle, foot, toe, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joint discussions. The program includes anatomy and mechanisms of injury, and such representative topics as masses, synovial diseases, detailed shoulder and hip labral interpretation, and hip femoroacetabular impingement.

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Lectures are supplemented by live case reading sessions allowing for more informal teaching, practical tips on the reporting of exams, and audience interaction. Cases which illustrate particular teaching points will be shown at each reading session.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Radiologists
Orthopaedic surgeons
Primary care physicians
Sports medicine specialists

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants who complete this activity should be able to:
• Identify normal anatomy and variations, as well as pathology of the musculoskeletal system;
• Recognize indications and applications of magnetic resonance imaging and other advanced imaging modalities for abnormalities of bone and soft tissues;
• Discuss a multidisciplinary approach to patient management allowing for practice improvement and better patient care.

PHYSICIANS
ProScan Imaging Education Foundation is Accredited with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of ACCME.

DESIGNATION
ProScan Imaging Education Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 33 AMA PRA (Physician Recognized Award) Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

FACULTY
Stephen J. Pomeranz, M.D.

REGISTRATION FEES
Seating is limited, so register now!
Register Early and Save $100
Register August 19, 2011 or before (5:00 PM EST)
Fees: $1,495 Physician
$1,395 Prior Course Attendee, Military Personnel
$995 Resident, Fellow*, or Technologists**

Standard Registration Fees
Register August 19, 2011 or after (5:00 PM EST)
Fees: $1,595 Physician
$1,495 Prior Course Attendee, Military Personnel
$1095 Resident, Fellow*, or Technologists**

*A letter of verification from your Department Chair must accompany application to receive reduced fee.
**Category A CE has not been applied for from ASRT, for technologists.

HOW TO REGISTER
NOTE: Our courses often fill up quickly, so we strongly recommend you DO NOT make travel reservations until you have received a registration confirmation from us.
Phone Call 513-924-5365
1-866-MRI-EDUC (1-866-674-3382) (toll-free in the U.S.)
Someone will be available to take your call between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm EST
Fax 513-352-9424
Mail ProScan Imaging Education Foundation
Course Registration
5400 Kennedy Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45213
E-mail mrieducation@proscan.com