Musculoskeletal Imaging CME

Helms Musculoskeletal MRI is a definitive review of procedures and protocols designed to optimize analysis of all relevant MSK anatomy. Course Director Clyde A. Helms, M.D. imparts his experience earned throughout five decades spent at the forefront of this radiologic subspecialty. Enhanced by hundreds of images, Dr. Helms shares his techniques designed to diligently analyze injuries and disease throughout the musculoskeletal system. The expertise conveyed throughout this activity will benefit any radiologist, resident or fellow interested in learning the best practices for musculoskeletal imaging. All 15.5 AMA PRA Category I Credits™ from this enduring material can be used to fulfill Self-Assessment CME requirements for Maintenance of Certification.

Internationally acclaimed physicians from Penn Radiology and other revered institutions present the latest improvements in modalities, optimization and interpretation techniques for body and musculoskeletal imaging.  The body portions of this activity will place special focus on cardiothoracic, liver, prostate and women’s imaging, while the musculoskeletal portions include the upper extremities, spine, hip and knee.  This activity is worth up to 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, which are all applicable to SA- CME requirements for Maintenance of Certification.

Earn Credits with the Latest in Radiology CME

This online CME course delivers a comprehensive state-of-the-art update on clinically relevant topics in neuroradiology and musculoskeletal imaging, including a discussion of optimized protocols with 1.5T and 3T MR. Faculty review indications commonly seen in general practice, along with updates designed to improve image acquisition and interpretation strategies.

Radiology continuing medical education topics covered in UCSF Neuro and Musculoskeletal Imaging include:

• Imaging overview of neuroradiological emergencies
• Head & neck tumor staging
• Advanced imaging techniques (MR neurography, fMRI, DTI)
• Major joints
• Introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Bone marrow and tumors
• And more…

Continuing Medical Education: Advances in Musculoskeletal Imaging

UCSF Musculoskeletal Imaging is a comprehensive state-of-the-art update on various aspects of musculoskeletal imaging. This well-planned online CME course, directed by Ramya Srinivasan, MD, reviews pertinent anatomy and joint conditions for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, ankle and foot, in addition to high-yield pathology topics such as musculoskeletal trauma, metabolic bone disease, arthritis and infection, and more. It’s radiology CME that will help you to better:

• Apply the latest knowledge to diagnoses and differentials for common musculoskeletal tumors
• Identify and differentiate various arthritides
• Diagnose osseous infections and mimics
• Recognize normal joint anatomy from pathology, and avoid common pitfalls
• Spot commonly-missed fractures
• Implement ultrasound as a useful tool in musculoskeletal imaging

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Apply new knowledge to diagnoses and differentials for common musculoskeletal tumors
• Identify and differentiate various arthritides
• Identify osseous infections and mimics
• Recognize normal joint anatomy and pathology, and avoid common pitfalls
• Identify commonly-missed fractures
• Implement ultrasound as a useful tool in musculoskeletal imaging

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for radiologists and other medical professionals who will benefit from a greater understanding of abdominal and pelvic imaging.

Meetings By Mail presents Duke Radiology Comprehensive Review of Musculoskeletal MRI, providing a thorough review and update of techniques and protocols in this specialized imaging area. Course Director Clyde Helms, M.D. and faculty focus upon the best practices for analyzing a wide range of MSK anatomy, through the use of the latest MRI technology. Hundreds of images and thoughtful discussions provide a valuable resource to optimize musculoskeletal MRI for superior patient care. All 17.25 AMA PRA Category I Credits™ from this enduring material can be used to fulfill Self-Assessment CME requirements for Maintenance of Certification.

Meetings By Mail presents the 2nd Edition of Duke Radiology: A Comprehensive Review of Musculoskeletal MRI. This activity features Duke Radiology’s Clyde Helms, M.D., providing a thorough analysis and update of imaging techniques relevant to all major and minor musculoskeletal areas, including knee, shoulder, hip, pelvis, foot, ankle, wrist, elbow, spine, bone marrow, tumors and much more. All images are enhanced by the speaker’s pointer, to communicate exact findings and analysis.

After completing Duke Radiology: A Comprehensive Review of Musculoskeletal MRI, 2nd Edition, you should be able to:
• Discuss current musculoskeletal MR imaging procedures.
• Design appropriate musculoskeletal imaging protocols.
• Apply the current advances in musculoskeletal imaging to diagnosing disease processes in the elbow, knee, wrist, shoulder, spine, hip, foot and ankle.

Target Audiences:
Physicians focusing on Radiologists, MSK Imaging

This comprehensive exploration of musculoskeletal imaging delves into the anatomy and pathology of each joint, cartilage lesions, bone tumors, and more.

This course will help you to better:
• Use optimized protocols for imaging of the musculoskeletal system, including suppression of metal hardware in patients with joint replacements
• Understand the MRI anatomy of the shoulder, digits, hip, knee and ankle
• 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 of cervical spine trauma

Topics covered include:
• ACL Reconstruction 
• Elbow Injuries in Athletes 
• Radiographic Checklist for Hip Impingement 
• Three Tough Topics in the Foot/Ankle 
• Digital MRI: The Fingers and Toes 
• Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma 
• MRI Following Joint Arthroplasty 
• Bone Marrow 
• Bone Tumors 

Target Audience: 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.