Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Protocols

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Protocols is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..

Date of Original Release: 9/21/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 9/21/2025

Overview:
Upper Extremity MSK Ultrasound Protocols Training Video is designed to provide a video demonstration of standard protocols utilized to evaluate the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. The demonstrations are presented using a picture-in- picture format allowing the participant to simultaneously view the transducer position and ultrasound image.

Topics:

• Normal ultrasound anatomy and protocols for the shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist
• Normal ultrasound characteristics for the shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist

Objectives: 

• Increase the participants' knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations
• Implement techniques and protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist ultrasound examinations
• Identify normal anatomy during upper extremity MSK imaging.