Upper Limb MSK Imaging Course In liverpool
Date: 4-5th May 2020 | Venue: Marriott Liverpool City Centre
Hands- On Multimodality Imaging Of The Upper Limb, With Emphasis On Sports Injuries
A two day comprehensive course covering Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand with an opportunity to go through a multitude of pathologies of the Upper limb- including sports related injuries. It encompasses various modalities, including plain radiographs, US, CT and MRI which would help to enhance and consolidate the knowledge base.
- A 2 day course providing 14 RCR approved CPD points
- Accredited for the ESSR Diploma Category 2 - 1 point
- Comprehensive lectures by expert speakers
- Hand and wrist joint
- Elbow joint
- Shoulder joint
- Hands-on approach
- Interactive workstations for correct identification and diagnosis of pathologies
- Live demonstration of ultrasound scanning by experts
Course Highlights
- Hands-on teaching with individual iMac workstations comprising all radiological modalities
- Comprehensive lectures covering a wide spectrum of pathologies
- Lectures by orthopaedic surgeons and sports physicians including what the ‘clinicians want to know in your reports’.
- Guide on how to formulate a succinct report, covering important checklists
- Live ultrasound demonstration and approach to various joints
- Pre course material which acts as a ‘teaser’ to build up the knowledge base
- Course dinner – An opportunity to unwind, network with other professionals and meet the experts.
Upper Limb Course Itinerary
Day 1: Shoulder
(Provisional Programme)
8:30-8:50: Coffee and Registration
8:50-9:00: Welcome
9:00-10:30: Combined lectures
09:00-09:15: Shoulder MRI Technique & MRI Sequencing
09:15-09:45: Rotator Cuff Anatomy MRI & US demonstration
09:45-10.00: Mechanisms & Classification of External Impingement
10.00-10:30: Imaging of Rotator Cuff Tears & Cuff Muscles
10:30-11:00: Coffee Break
11:00-12:00: Group Sessions
Workshop: Group A – Case review session on i-Macs
Lectures: Group B – Rapid Fire Lectures
11.00-11.15: Pitfalls of Imaging the Rotator Cuff: MRI & US
11.15-11.30: Calcific Tendonitis and Intervention
11.30-11.45: ACJ Disruption
11.45-12.00: Post-operative Shoulder: Rotator Cuff
12:00-13:00: Group Sessions
Workshop: Group B – Case review session on i-Macs
Lectures: Group A – Rapid Fire Lectures
11.00-11.15: Pitfalls of Imaging the Rotator Cuff: MRI & US
11.15-11.30: Calcific Tendinitis and Intervention
11.30-11.45: ACJ Disruption
11.45-12.00: Post-operative Shoulder: Rotator Cuff
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
14:00 – 15.15: Combined lectures
14:00-14:20: Anatomy & Biomechanics of Gleno-humeral Stability
14:20-14:40: Imaging Gleno-Humeral Instability: MR & CT
14.40-14.55: Imaging SLAP tears
14:55-15:15: Entrapment Neuropathies around the Shoulder
15.15-16.15: Group Sessions
Workshop: Group A – Case review session on i-Macs
Lectures: Group B –Lectures & Demonstrations
15.15-15.25: Anatomical Glenoid Labrum Variants that Mimic Disease
15.25-15.40: Biceps Tendon Pathology
15.40-15.55: Post-operative shoulder: Glenoid Labrum & ACJ Joint
15.55-16.15: Pectoralis & other Muscle Injuries & US demo
16.15-16.30: Coffee Break
16.30-17.30: Group Sessions
Workshop: Group A – Case review session on i-Macs
Lectures: Group B –Lectures & Demonstrations
16.30-16.40: Anatomical Glenoid Labrum Variants that Mimic Disease
16.40-16.55: Biceps Tendon Pathology
16.55-17.10: Post-operative Shoulder: Glenoid Labrum & ACJ Joint
17.10-17.30: Pectoralis & other Muscle Injuries & US demo
17.45-18.30: Guest Lecture
17.45-18.15: Surgical Management of Shoulder Sports Injuries: What I need to know!
18.15-18.30: Q&A Session & Close
19.30: Course Dinner
Day 2: Elbow & Wrist
08:00-08.15: Coffee
08:15-09.45: Combined lectures
08.15-08.25: Elbow MRI Technique
08.25-09.00: Biceps & Triceps Anatomy and Pathology & US demo
09.00-09.20: Tennis (& Golfer’s) Elbow & US demo
09.20-09.45: Elbow Ligament Anatomy & Injury & US demo
09.45-10.15: Coffee Break
10.15-11.45: Combined lectures
10.15-10.30: Wrist & Hand MRI Technique
10.30-10.45: Carpal Instability: X-ray evaluation
10.45-11.00: Carpal Instability: MRI
11.00-11.15: TFC Anatomy and Pathology
11.15-11.45: Wrist Tendon Anatomy & Injury & US demo
11:45-12:45: Group Sessions
Workshop: Group A – Case review session on i-Macs
Lectures: Group B – Rapid Fire Lectures
11.45-12.00: Soft Tissue Masses around the Hand & Wrist
12.00-12.15: Pulleys & Retinaculae
12.15-12.30: UCL Injury of the Thumb & US demo
12.30-12.45: Role of CT of Non-traumatic Upper Limb Pathology
12.45-13.45: Lunch
13:45-14:45: Group Sessions
Workshop: Group B – Case review session on i-Macs
Lectures: Group A – Rapid Fire Lectures
13.45-14.00: Soft tissue Masses around the Hand & Wrist
14.00-14.15: Pulleys & Retinaculae
14.15-14.30: UCL Injury of the Thumb & US demo
14.30-14.45: Role of CT of Non-traumatic Upper Limb Pathology
14.45-15.00: Coffee
15.00-16.30: Combined Lectures
15.00-15.25: Techniques of Upper Limb Intervention & US demo
15.25-15.50: Entrapment Neuropathies in Elbow & Wrist & US Demo
15.50-16.20: Imaging of Upper Limb Joint Replacement
16.20-16.30: Closing Remarks & Introduction to Lower Limb Course
2 Days Of Demonstrations, Lectures and Hands-On Workshops All Under One Roof
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Upper Limb Course Aims
Imaging of Sports injuries:
Lectures and case review of sports injuries by experts, gives the delegates a unique opportunity to gain insight into Sports imaging.
Individual work stations:
Every delegate would have a personal iMac to navigate through the cases which makes it a ‘real life experience’. This would be complemented by tutor going through cases and giving you ‘an approach’.
This would be complimented by lectures to consolidate the knowledge
Live Ultrasound demonstation:
The MSK Radiologists would be going through the US examination of various joints and provide you with invaluable ‘tips and tricks’!
Pre-course and Take home material:
Each delegate would be provided with some relevant pre-course material which would act as a good foundation for the intense and exhaustive training during the course.
Furthermore subjected to copyright guidelines each candidate would be given free-take home material for future reference.
Report Writing:
Guidance from the Speakers would help you to ratchet up your report writing skills thus providing your clinician colleagues with succinct reports.
Key Speakers
We have some of the top experts in their field joining us for the Upper Limb Course in Liverpool. From holding talks to giving presentations and covering a vast array of appropriate topics, you will hear from both invited speakers and members of the NW MSK Course faculty themselves.
Pricing Information
The price for the 2 day Upper Limb Course is Currently £325!
(Original Course price was £425)
This includes:
- Hands-On interactive course
- Access to extensive course material
- Lunch and refreshments
- Delegate dinner social event
- Parking onsite for the duration of the course
You would be entitled for discounted rate at the lower limb course Oct-Nov 2020 (dates tbc)
Social Event – Delegate dinner
A group dinner at the end of each day offers all delegates a chance to interact, network and speak with our team of experts.
You have a chance to exchange information, contact details, and discuss future events while unwinding from the day.
Venue Information
https://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/lpllp-liverpool-marriott-hotel-city-centre/
Liverpool Marriot Hotel City Centre is within walking distance of the local train station, and is a bus or taxi ride away from nearby airports.
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