Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Instruction and Hands-On Workshops

Start Date Wednesday, March 18, 2009
End Date Sunday, March 22, 2009
Description Wednesday, March 18: •Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound •Shoulder Anatomy: Live Demonstration •Rotator Cuff Pathology •Other Shoulder Pathology •Hands-On Workshop: Group B – Shoulder •Optional Open Scanning (No models or instructors provided) Thursday, March 19: •Hands-On Workshop: Group A – Shoulder •Elbow Anatomy: Live Demonstration •Elbow Pathology •Wrist & Hand Anatomy: Live Demonstration •Wrist & Hand Pathology •Hands-On Workshop: Group B – Elbow, Wrist, & Hand •Optional Open Scanning (No models or instructors provided) Friday, March 20: •Hands-On Workshop: Group A – Elbow, Wrist, & Hand •Hip & Thigh Anatomy: Live Demonstration •Hip & Thigh Pathology •Knee Anatomy: Live Demonstration •Knee Pathology •Hands-On Workshop: Group B – Hip, Thigh, & Knee •Optional Open Scanning (No models or instructors provided) Saturday, March 21: •Hands-On Workshop: Group A – Hip, Thigh, & Knee •Foot & Ankle Anatomy: Live Demonstration •Foot & Ankle Pathology Rheumatologic Applications CPT & Coding Hands-On Workshop: Group B – Ankle & Foot Optional Open Scanning (No models. Instructors available 4:00-6:00 pm.) Sunday, March 22: •Hands-On Workshop: Group A – Ankle & Foot •Interventional Workshop: Group A & B •Live Demonstration with Q&A
Phone 1 734-763-1400
Fax 1 734-615-6129
Website http://cme.med.umich.edu/events/course.asp?no=U011894
Format Conferences, Lecture, Seminar
Location Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Highway
Amelia Island, Florida
32034
Credit Hours 19.25
Credit Category 1
Price $1150.00
Specialties Radiology, Musculoskeletal System
Objectives 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. 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: Viviane Khoury, MD, McGill University •Lectures and workshops by University of Michigan faculty •Course syllabus •1.5 hours of didactic lectures and daily hands-on workshops daily •Limited registration to ensure ample hands-on experience and close supervision •Additional independent scanning open to participants each afternoon (Wednesday – Saturday, 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 available Thursday – Sunday, 7:00 am •Wednesday evening reception with dinner included