Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK US): Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Techniques

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK US): Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Techniques is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Jan 28 - 29, 2027 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Techniques course is ideal for sports medicine physicians, physiatrists, orthopedic providers, pain specialists, and other clinicians looking to elevate their diagnostic and interventional skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US). With a strong emphasis on practical, real-world applications, this program offers training in:

• Spinal Ultrasound: Techniques for imaging and guiding interventions in the lumbar and cervical spine
• Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound: High-resolution assessment of common entrapments and dynamic nerve evaluations
• Chronic Tendinopathies: Identification, classification, and treatment strategies using ultrasound guidance
• Regenerative Medicine: Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), and Lipoaspirate Injections for MSK Conditions

Course Highlights:

• Hands-On Interventional Cadaver Lab: Practice ultrasound-guided procedures in a realistic, anatomical setting
• Live Patient Demonstrations: Observe real-time PRP injections on live patient models
• Expert-Led Instruction: Train with nationally recognized faculty in sports medicine, pain management, PM&R, and radiology
• CME Accreditation: Earn continuing medical education credit while gaining practical skills you can apply immediately in clinic
• Destination Education: Turn your continuing education into a rejuvenating getaway—with access to world-class dining, art, and waterfront relaxation in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida

Topics:

• Tendinopathy and Ultrasound-Guided Tenotomy
• Ultrasound-Guided Prolotherapy: General Principles & Practical Applications
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Fundamentals
• Bone Marrow and Lipoaspirate: General Principles & Practical Applications in Regenerative Medicine
• Case Reports in Regenerative Medicine
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine: Basic Anatomy
• Introduction to Ultrasound Evaluation of Peripheral Nerves
• Billing & Coding for MSK Ultrasound with Case Examples
• Hands-On Scanning: Interventional Cadaver Lab – Upper & Lower Extremity Interventional Techniques
• Hands-On Scanning Standardized Patient Models: Spine & Peripheral Nerve
• Regenerative Medicine Procedures – Patient PRP Procedures Performed Live

Objectives:

• Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and / or interpret MSK ultrasound exams.
• Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, advanced scan techniques, and regenerative medicine applications to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.
• Interpret complex musculoskeletal ultrasound images and list treatment options and patient management strategies.
• List protocols for ultrasound evaluation and treatment options of the spine.
• Demonstrate the principles of injection techniques for the performance of upper and lower extremity MSK interventions on cadaver models.
• Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances.
• Prepare regenerative substances for performing ultrasound-guided procedures
• State the role of ultrasound in nerve entrapment syndromes.