Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute (JUREI)

CME Courses > Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

September 11-12, 2009
October 1-2, 2010

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

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