ARRS Musculoskeletal Imaging for the Practicing Radiologist 2018 (CME VIDEOS)

This course will provide a comprehensive and practical step-by-step framework for radiologists in a broad practice setting to establish and manage a variety of common musculoskeletal problems.

Learning Outcomes and Modules

Upon completion of this course, participants will possess the knowledge and skills to:

• recognize the anatomy and common pathology of tendons and ligaments
• identify methods to reduce metal artifact on CT
• distinguish the ultrasound diagnostic features of common ankle and elbow problems
• recognize pitfalls in the diagnosis of common bone and soft tissue lesions and their biopsy
• identify spine infections and marrow abnormalities
• recognize the expanding spectrum of metal-on-metal arthroplasty complications
• recognize the anatomy and common pathology of the finger and wrist

Module 1

• Ligamentous Inguries of the Knee: Analysis of MRI Footprints—D. Resnick
• Meniscal Lesions in the Knee: Basics and Beyond—C. Chung
• Human Tendons: Function and Dysfunction with Emphasis on MR Imaging—D. Resnick
• Imaging of the Finger: Anatomy and Common Pathology—C. Chung

Module 2

• How to Reduce Metal Artifacts at CT—K. Buckwalter
• Metal-on-Metal Arthroplasties: An Expanding Dilemma—M. Kransdorf
• Five Things You Must Know About the Wrist—K. Buckwalter

Module 3

• Update on Rotator Cuff Imaging—M. Tuite
• The Postoperative Shoulder—J. Crim
• Elbow Imaging—M. Tuite

Module 4

• Ultrasound of the Elbow: Diagnosis and Intervention—J. Jacobson
• Ankle Instability—J. Crim
• Ultrasound of the Ankle: Diagnosis and Intervention—J. Jacobson
• Common Incidental Osseous Lesions: Making a Confident Diagnosis—M. Kransdorf

Module 5

• Dilemmas and Pitfalls in Imaging of MSK Bone Tumors—M. Murphey
• Dilemmas and Pitfalls in Imaging of MSK Soft Tissue Tumors—M. Murphey
• Dilemmas and Pitfalls in MSK Biopsy—M. Kransdorf
• Spine Infection and Mimics—W. Gibbs

Module 6

• Spinal Marrow: Clues to Disease—L. Shah
• Low Back Pain: Imaging and Intervention—W. Gibbs
• Practical Postop Spine Imaging—L. Shah