Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
September 9-10, 2011

Program Coordinator: Levon Nazarian, MD

Who Should Attend:
The program is designed for physicians and sonographers who currently perform ultrasound imaging and wish to extend their capabilities to incorporate musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.

Program Description:
This one and a half day classroom course will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. Optional Hands-on scanning will be incorporated into a half of day on the second day of the program.

Anatomic areas typically covered in this course include:
• Shoulder
• Hand
• Wrist
• Foot
• Ankle
• Knee

Other topics include:
• Ultrasound of Common Cystic Masses in the Musculoskeletal System
• General Application of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Sports Medicine
• Ultrasound-guided Interventions in the Musculoskeletal System

Educational Objectives:
After attending this program the participant should be able to:

• identify ultrasound representations of common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system
• discuss the capabilities and limitations of ultrasound in musculoskeletal evaluation
• identify normal anatomy and pathology from musculoskeletal ultrasound images

CME Credits and Tuition:
This program is approved for 13 hours of AMA Category 1 credit.

Tuition: $895
Optional Hands-on Session: $300