Introduction to Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound
Course Provider: Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Faculty:
Randy Moore, DC, RDMS
Jon A. Jacobson, MD
Ralph G. Thiele, MD, FACR
Patrick Meyers, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to:
Explain U/S physics principles and imaging fundamentals for musculoskeletal imaging.
Describe techniques and protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle and foot ultrasound examinations.
Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
Explain the capabilities and limitations of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
Identify sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist, hand, ankle and foot.
Discuss the indications and findings for musculoskeletal sonography in rheumatology applications.
Explain the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions for rheumatology applications.
State the indications and benefits of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries.
Describe “in-plane” and “out of plane” injection and aspiration techniques.
Discuss the indications/findings for MSK hip and spine sonography.
Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret MSK U/S exams.
Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting under supervised conditions until an accepted proficiency level has been achieved.
Topics:
Imaging fundamentals
Shoulder and elbow anatomy/scan techniques
Live shoulder demonstration
Shoulder and elbow pathology
Hand and wrist anatomy/scan techniques
MSK in Rheumatology: Indications/applications
MSK in Rheumatology: Diagnosis and ultrasound intervention
Rheumatology case studies
General/Sports Medicine case studies
Knee anatomy/scan techniques
Knee pathology
Foot and ankle anatomy/scan techniques
Foot and ankle pathology
New! Rheumatology: Hip and spine Scan Techniques with Live demonstration
New! General/Sports Medicine: Hip and Spine Scan Techniques with Live demonstration
Hands-on sessions
- Dates
- February 9–11, 2010
- Location
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, 4615 Gulf Blvd, Ste. 205, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
- Registration
- $1,695.00. Register by calling 1.800.619.1900 or visiting http://www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=362&scheduleID=354&type=PROGRAM&mode=View
