Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) is a cutting-edge procedure being utilized to rapidly diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal disorders. This comprehensive course will cover the most important practical aspects of MSKUS, including step-by-step instruction for diagnostic ultrasound and guided procedures followed by scanning demonstrations with a patient model where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive immediate feedback from our expert faculty. Learners of all levels will receive training on MSKUS utilization and techniques of the upper and lower extremities as well as indications in pediatrics, physiatry and sport medicine.
This intensive and highly interactive course is designed to provide you with the necessary training that you can immediately use in your practice.
Focused didactic lectures about how to scan each joint in detail, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle
Scanning demonstration sessions to apply the knowledge learned in the lectures to scan the basic views of all joints including shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle joints
Comprehensive evidence-based, ultrasound- guided procedures and techniques
Expert-level Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) faculty from multiple specialty practices
Indications for MSKUS in sports medicine and pediatrics and the relevant nuances in these special populations
Regenerative medicine and MSKUS indications.
Practical sessions about coding, billing, credentialing and certification in MSKUS
MASTER THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO PRACTICE MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND
This intensive and highly interactive course is designed to provide you with the necessary training that you can immediately use in your practice.
Image optimization and identifying the anatomic structures of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle joints
Evaluation and diagnostic techniques
Patient and machine positioning
Probe handling and positioning techniques
Preparing an accurate and stable ultrasound image
Techniques for needle visualization
Utilization of various ultrasound machines
Certification and credentialing in MSKUS
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you have access to an ultrasound machine to follow the steps in these virtual scanning sessions; however, if you don't, you can always go back later and review the videos when you have access to an ultrasound machine.
Time: 08:00 - 17:00