Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Instruction and Hands-On Workshops
April 7 - 11, 2010
Omni Hotel
San Diego, CA
18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™
Program Objectives:
Hands-On & Interventional Workshops
Didactic Lectures with MRI Correlation
Advanced Topic Discussion in Workshops
This five-day course will provide dedicated instruction in musculoskeletal ultrasound of the extremities and will include the unique feature of supervised hands-on workshops with live models. An additional interventional workshop will allow the participant to practice needle placement under ultrasound guidance. This course will be of interest to radiologists, physicians in fields related to the musculoskeletal system, and sonography technologists. Those without musculoskeletal experience, as well as those wanting to refine skills are both welcome. This course provides a comprehensive overview of musculoskeletal ultrasound with ample opportunity to discuss advanced applications during the workshops.
Through didactic presentations and hands-on workshops, participants will be able to:
- Become familiar with the anatomy of the extremities
- List the basic components of extremity ultrasound technique
- Scan a subject using ultrasound and recognize major anatomical structures
- Recognize common pathology of the musculoskeletal system as seen at ultrasound
- Become familiar with ultrasound-guided interventional technique
Highlights of the program include:
- Guest faculty: Dr. David J. Wilson and Dr. Gina Allen from Oxford, United Kingdom; Dr. Tom Powell from Montreal, Canada
- Lectures and workshops by University of Michigan faculty
- Course syllabus included
- 1.5 hours of didactic lectures and daily hands-on workshops
- Limited registration to ensure ample hands-on experience and close supervision
- Additional independent scanning open to participants each afternoon (Wednesday – Friday, no models or faculty)
- Saturday afternoon optional workshop for review and to address specific questions/applications with faculty
- Opportunity to use and compare several ultrasound machines from various companies
- Afternoons free for independent study, relaxation, or recreation
- Continental breakfast included each morning
- Wednesday evening reception with dinner included
Please Note: There will be an additional maximum 17.5 self-study credit hours awarded for attending the Optional Open Scanning. Each participant will be assigned to a Workshop Group, limited to 5 people per group. Hands-on interventional workshops require handling of needles, raw turkey, and pig feet.
Target Audience:
This course will be of interest to radiologists, physicians in fields related to the musculoskeletal system, and sonography technologists. Those without musculoskeletal experience, as well as those wanting to refine skills are both welcome.
Topics:
Wednesday, April 7
- Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Shoulder Anatomy/Live Demonstration
- Rotator Cuff Pathology
- Biceps, AC Joint, Other Shoulder Pathology
- Hands-On Workshop: Shoulder
- Optional Open Scanning
Thursday, April 8
- Elbow Anatomy/Live Demonstration
- Elbow Pathology
- Wrist & Hand Anatomy/Live Demonstration
- Wrist & Hand Pathology
- Hands-On Workshop: Elbow, Wrist, & Hand
- Optional Open Scanning
Friday, April 9
- Hip & Thigh Anatomy/Live Demonstration
- Hip & Thigh Pathology
- Knee Anatomy/Live Demonstration
- Knee Pathology
- Hands-On Workshop: Hip, Thigh, & Knee
- Optional Open Scanning
Saturday, April 10
- Ankle & Foot Anatomy/Live Demonstration
- Foot & Ankle Pathology (Tendons)
- Foot & Ankle Pathology (Other)
- Rheumatologic Applications
- Hands-On Workshop: Ankle & Foot
- Optional Open Scanning
Sunday, April 11
- Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies
- CPT Coding
- Topic
- Interventional Workshop
- Live Demonstration Wrap Up with Q&A
Accreditation:
The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Michigan Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. An application has been submitted to the American Osteopathic Association for credits. Other credits by specialty may apply.
Please Note: There will be an additional maximum 17.5 self-study credit hours awarded for attending the Optional Open Scanning.
Registration Fees:
Physicians: $1250 Full Course $200 One Day Fee
Physician-in-Training,
Allied Health, Nurses, Retired Physicians:
$1250 Full Course $200 One Day Fee
Additional Information:
A "Lectures Only" registration option is available for $600 for the full course. Please download the brochure for complete details.
Please download and fax/mail in the Registration Form if you would like to select your Workshop Preference or Experience Level.
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