Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications

UGulfcoast Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications Training Video is designed to provide a review on the use of ultrasound for the evaluation of various types of rheumatology applications.

Video Length: 0:43:00

OBJECTIVES

• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations.
• Recognize ultrasound characteristics associated with various types of rheumatologic conditions.
• Identify ultrasound characteristics and apply ultrasound diagnostic criteria to evaluate commonly seen rheumatology conditions.
• Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques & interpretation criteria to improve MSK diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Sonographers, PAs, NPs and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpreting MSK ultrasound examinations. Applicable practice specialties may include (but are not limited to): Rheumatology, Radiology, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, PM&R, Pain Management, Regenerative Medicine, Neurology, Primary care and Emergency Medicine.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

Topics/Speaker:

• Prevalence of Disease in the U.S.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Erosions, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Treatment Response
• Spondyloarthritis: Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Peritendinitis, Enthesitis, Erosions, New Bone Formation
• Crystal Arthritis: Sonographic Features of Gout
• Osteoarthritis: Synovitis, Systemic Inflammatory Mediators, Low-Grade Inflammation, Articular Cartilage, Basic Calcium Phosphate Crystals