Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound -- Aug. 2011

Course Benefits/Unique Highlights:

• Opt to attend our workshop with human cadaver specimens to practice U/S-guided injection and aspiration techniques.
• Evaluate upper and lower extremity joints
• Evaluate the hip and spine
• Break-out groups for scanning protocols and case study reviews
• Scan live models with 3:1 participant-to-instructor ratio

At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:

1. Explain ultrasound physics principles and imaging fundamentals for musculoskeletal imaging.
2. Describe techniques and protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand (special separate session), knee, ankle & foot  ultrasound examinations.
3. Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
4. Identify sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist, hand, ankle and foot.
5. State the indications and benefits of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, PM&R, and rheumatology applications.
6. Explain the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and U/S-guided interventions & describe “in-plane” & “out of plane” injection & aspiration techniques.
7. Optional: Perform ultrasound-guided injection techniques on human cadaver specimens.

Course Topics:

• Imaging fundamentals
• Shoulder and elbow anatomy/Scan techniques/Pathology
• Hand and wrist anatomy/Scan techniques/Live demonstration
• Aspiration/Injection techniques
• Knee anatomy/scan techniques/Knee pathology
• Foot and ankle anatomy/scan techniques/Live demonstration
• MSK in Rheumatology: Indication/applications; diagnosis & intervention
• Live demonstration;  Q/A all areas;
• Interactive Case Presentations
• Reimbursement, Credentialing & Lab Accreditation
• Hands-on sessions with a less then or equal to 3:1 participant to instructor ratio (at each station)