Advantages and Limitations of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS)

Advantages and Limitations of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) is organized by University of California San Diego School of Medicine (UCSD SOM) and will be held during Feb 03, 2017 - Feb 02, 2019.

The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physical therapists involved and/or interested in MSKUS as point-of care imaging tool to assist with diagnosis and treatment of joint pains in people with hemophilia. Other healthcare professionals involved in hemophilia clinical care may benefit from this education program as well. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

This activity is a 60-minute presentation covering the basic bony anatomy of the ankle, elbow, and knee. Musculoskeletal disease is common in hemophilia. Hemophilic arthropathy is a frequent and debilitating comorbidity. The clinical exam to diagnose and treat hemarthrosis, joint problems and musculoskeletal abnormalities is unreliable. There is an urgent medical need to teach MSKUS techniques to hemophilia providers for wide-spread use for diagnosis and management of hemophilic arthropathy. Foundational knowledge of the anatomy of the ankle, elbow, and knee is essential in learning the skills needed to utilize these techniques in practice.

Conference Objectives are :
• Recognize the advantages of musculoskeletal ultrasound compared to MRI for the detection of joint bleeds.
• Recognize the limitations of ultrasound to distinguish between different pathological soft tissue types and/or to detect hemosiderin deposits in the joint.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.