UCLA Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course and Hands-on Workshop 2014

Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound is a real time and inexpensive imaging modality useful for diagnosis of MSK pathology and in particular image guided procedures in and about the joints. The UCLA Department of Radiology in collaboration with key physicians from both Departments of Sports Medicine and Rheumatology recognizes the demand for this specialty skill and is proud to offer a fully comprehensive, hands-on, learning opportunity. The MSK Ultrasound Course and Workshop, discuss in depth, the pertinent theoretical and practical points of upper and lower extremity ultrasound. The course entails a comprehensive overview of relevant ultrasound topographic upper and lower extremity anatomy, including relevant landmarks, common indications for MSK ultrasound and the fundamental techniques for its use. The course also includes live split screen demonstrations which present the basic MSK sonography techniques and the optimal imaging essential for accurate application. The inclusive interactive, hands-on workshop provides an opportunity to master the techniques through small group training with specialists. The additional option of specialty training in the cadaver lab is ideal in providing real life, real time training of image guided procedure training to expand the clinical scope of care for attendees.