UCSF Musculoskeletal MR Imaging

An Acclaimed Review of Musculoskeletal MR Imaging

This comprehensive, state-of-the-art update focuses on different aspects of musculoskeletal MR imaging. Along with a review of the anatomy and pathology of each joint, speakers discuss evaluation of cartilage lesions and the newest sequences, optimized protocols with 1.5T and 3T MR units, and differential diagnoses of bone and soft-tissue tumors. Special attention is directed to bone marrow, muscle and tendon disorders, and nerve entrapment. This program will help you to better:

• • Relate MR image findings of the shoulder and knee to clinically relevant orthopaedic disorders
  • Develop optimized protocols for imaging of the musculoskeletal system, including protocols used to suppress metal hardware in patients with joint replacements
  • Understand the MRI anatomy of the shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, fingers and toes
  • Identify abnormalities of the joints, muscles, bone marrow and cartilage on MRI and their clinical significance
  • Recognize common bone tumors with a pertinent differential diagnosis
  • Identify suitable protocols and recognize abnormalities related to cervical spine trauma
  • Understand peripheral nerve imaging protocols and pertinent findings
  • MRI of the Postoperative Shoulder – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
  • Pitfalls in Knee MRI – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
  • Pseudotumors – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
  • Digital MRI: the Fingers & Toes – John F. Feller, MD
  • MRI Following Joint Arthroplasty – John F. Feller, MD
  • Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma – John F. Feller, MD
  • Pitfalls in Shoulder MRI – Daria Motamedi, MD
  • MRI of the Hip: Labrum and FAI – Daria Motamedi, MD
  • MRI of the Wrist: Ligaments and TFCC – Daria Motamedi, MD
  • Cartilage and Osteochondral Disease – Thomas M. Link, MD, PhD
  • Knee ACL – Thomas M. Link, MD, PhD
  • Ankle MRI – Thomas M. Link, MD, PhD
  • Bone Tumors – Thomas M. Link, MD, PhD
  • MRI of the Hip: Tendons – Christine B. Chung, MD
  • Patterns of Bone Marrow Edema – Christine B. Chung, MD
  • Rotator Cuff and Impingement – Christine B. Chung, MD
  • Knee Meniscus – Christine B. Chung, MD
  • Peripheral Nerve Imaging – Christine B. Chung, MD

  • Accreditation

    The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Designation

    UCSF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The total credits are inclusive of 13 in MR.

    Series Release: May 1, 2016
    Series Expiration: April 30, 2019 (deadline to register for credit)

    CME credit is obtained upon successful completion of an activity post-test and evaluation, as well as payment of a $40 processing fee. CME Credit registration forms must be submitted prior to series expiration date. Certificates will be dated upon receipt and cannot be dated retroactively.

    Learning Objectives

    After viewing this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to:

  • Relate MR image findings of the shoulder and knee to clinically relevant orthopaedic disorders
  • Develop optimized protocols for imaging of the musculoskeletal system, including, protocols used to suppress metal hardware in patients with joint replacements
  • Understand the MRI anatomy of the shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, fingers and toes
  • Identify abnormalities of the joints, muscles, bone marrow and cartilage on MRI and their clinical significance
  • Recognize common bone tumors with a pertinent differential diagnosis
  • Identify suitable protocols and recognize abnormalities related to cervical spine trauma
  • Understand peripheral nerve imaging protocols and pertinent findings

  • Intended Audience

    This activity is geared towards diagnostic radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and MRI technologists with some basic or intermediate knowledge of musculoskeletal MRI who want to increase their knowledge to a more advanced level.