The Essentials of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound:
A Hands-On Workshop
Thursday April 27, 2023
07:00-16:00
Le Westin Montreal
270 Saint-Antoine Ouest
This one-day hands-on workshop will feature didactic lectures and small group, comprehensive dedicated training focused on the most important practical aspects of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS). Designed for practicing radiologists, this workshop is structured to simulate real-case reporting. Short high-impact didactic reviews will be followed by training opportunities on MSKUS utilization and techniques of the upper and lower extremities.
Participants will cycle through five rotations, with two ultrasound machines in each room. With a faculty-to-participant ratio of ten participants to 2-3 faculty, participants will benefit from individualized instructor feedback small group discussions, expert feedback, and plenty of time for hands-on practice. Each rotation will include a brief didactic lecture, scanning demonstrations followed by opportunities for participants to practice on live models and interact with faculty from across the country.
Pre-registration for this workshop is required.
50 Spaces Available
Overall Workshop Learning Objectives
Following active participation in this simulation workshop, participants should be able to:
- Describe musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics of musculoskeletal ultrasound.
- Demonstrate comprehensive skills for performing musculoskeletal examinations.
- Apply techniques to perform transducer positions to improve musculoskeletal ultrasound skills
Target Audience
This workshop is designed for general radiologists, radiologists-in-training and sonographers involved in protocolling, imaging and assessment of musculoskeletal injuries.
Session Overview
HIP
Join Dr. Marcos Sampaio and Ms. Jane St Germain as they examine and discuss the characteristics of sonographic hip musculoskeletal (MSK) anatomy. This session will also include a demonstration of the established hip scan protocols as well as hands-on practice.
Following active participation in this rotation, participants should be able to:
- Describe and classify sonographic hip MSK anatomy.
- Describe and demonstrate the established hip scan protocols.
WRIST
Join Dr. Hema Choudur and Ms. Mercedes Zajac as they review proper transducer manipulation techniques and system optimization to produce diagnostic wrist images. This session will also discuss the characteristics of sonographic ankle MSK anatomy and include a demonstration of the established ankle scan protocols as well as hands-on practice.
Following active participation in this rotation, participants should be able to:
- Identify proper transducer manipulation techniques and employ system optimization to produce diagnostic wrist images.
- Describe and demonstrate the established wrist scan protocols.
SHOULDER:
Join Drs. Viviane Khoury and Etienne Cardinal as they provide an overview of image optimization and demonstrate techniques for the optimal orientation of shoulder ultrasound. This session will also include a demonstration of the established shoulder scan protocols s well as hands-on practice.
Following active participation in this rotation, participants should be able to:
- Describe and demonstrate the established shoulder scan protocols
- Indicate and apply techniques for image optimization and optimal orientation of shoulder ultrasound.
ANKLE:
Join Drs. Adnan Sheikh, Hugue Ouellette and Ms. Sandra St Cyr as they examine and discuss the characteristics of sonographic ankle musculoskeletal (MSK) anatomy. This session will also include a demonstration of the established ankle scan protocols as well as hands-on practice.
Following active participation in this rotation, participants should be able to:
- Describe and classify sonographic ankle MSK anatomy.
- Describe and demonstrate the established ankle scan protocols.
ELBOW:
Join Drs. Luck Louis, Sukhvinder Dhillon and Cyrille Naim as they review the characteristics and sonographic appearance of normal elbows. This session will also include a demonstration of the established elbow scan protocols as well as hands-on practice.
Following active participation in this rotation, participants should be able to:
- Identify the sonographic appearance of a normal elbow.
- Describe and demonstrate the established elbow scan protocols.
Agenda
| TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| 07:00 – 07:40 | BREAKFAST |
| 07:40 – 07:45 | Introduction Adnan Sheikh, MD |
| 07:45 – 08:55 | ROTATION 1 Shoulder / Wrist / Ankle / Elbow / Hip |
| 08:55 – 09:10 | BREAK |
| 09:10 – 10:20 | ROTATION 2 Wrist / Ankle / Elbow / Hip / Shoulder |
| 10:20 – 10:35 | BREAK |
| 10:35 – 11:45 | ROTATION 3 Ankle / Elbow / Hip/ Shoulder / Wrist |
| 11:45 – 13:15 | LUNCH |
| 13:15 – 14:25 | ROTATION 4 Elbow / Hip /Shoulder / Wrist / Ankle |
| 14:25 – 14:40 | BREAK |
| 14:40 – 15:50 | ROTATION 5 Hip / Shoulder / Wrist / Ankle / Elbow |
| 15:50 – 16:00 | End of Day Wrap-up and Closing Remarks |
Accreditation and Designation Statements
This workshop is an Accredited Workshop (Section 3 Simulation Based Activity) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Association of Radiologists. The Essentials of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: A Hands-On Workshop is approved for a maximum of 18.0 credits (Section 3).
Questions?
Please contact Julia Niles at jniles@car.ca.