MSK Ultrasound Applications for Regenerative Medicine Techniques: The Upper Extremities

This intermediate to advanced level MSK ultrasound program is designed to expand and update skills to integrate ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. Taught by world-renowned regenerative medicine and ultrasound experts, the program offers evidence based lectures on a variety of regenerative techniques, combined with extensive hands-on scanning of live models and guided injections of human cadaveric specimens. Participants will have an opportunity to prepare regenerative injectables and to practice ultrasound-guided injections for each of the target areas of the upper extremity.

Objectives

1. Identify anatomy and pathoanatomy of the upper extremity joints (tendons, ligaments, muscle/fascia, and nerves).
2. Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances.
3. State when, why, and how to integrate regenerative medicine as a practical treatment option.
4. Prepare injectables for performing ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques.
5. List regenerative medicine targets for the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist.
6. Outline post procedural protocols for upper extremity regenerative procedures
7. Integrate ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice.

Topics

• Overview of anatomy and pathoanatomy of the upper extremity
• Biology and Evidence for Regenerative Substances:
• - Dextrose Prolotherapy
• - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
• - Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA)
• - Lipoaspirate
• - Amniotic Membrane and Cells
• Essentials of US Guided Regenerative Medicine:
• - Essential need for an accurate diagnosis
• - US appearance of various structures – skin to bone
• - Ultrasound guided injection techniques
• - Post procedure protocols for regenerative medicine
• - Nutritional optimization for soft tissue healing and chondroprotection
• Preparing Dextrose and Amniotic Membrane Cell Injectables
• Regenerative Medicine of the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist
• Hands-On Workshops: preparing injectables, live models, and human cadaveric specimens for regenerative medicine techniques