B O O K - American College of Rheumatology

saturday
Johannes Roth, MD; Children’s Hospital Eastern Ontario; Ottawa,
ON, Canada
Jonathan Samuels, MD; New York University Hospital for Joint
Disease; New York, NY
Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD; Medical Center for Rheumatology
Berlin-Buch; Berlin, Germany
Darren Tabechian, MD; University of Rochester School of
Medicine; Rochester, NY
Mihaela Taylor, MD; University of California Los Angeles; Los
Angeles, CA
Ralf G. Thiele, MD; University of Rochester; Rochester, NY
Session Overview:
Musculoskeletal ultrasound has been an imaging modality of
continuously growing importance over the last 15 years. Of
all imaging modalities in rheumatology, ultrasound receives
the greatest attention by rheumatologist researchers. More
papers on musculoskeletal ultrasound are being published
by rheumatologist than by any other specialty. Trained
rheumatologists can agree more readily on ultrasound findings
than musculoskeletal radiologists can on MRI findings, based
on available literature. This suggests that operator dependency
is less of a concern for rheumatologists, if they are adequately
trained. However, such training opportunities continue to be
scarce in the United States. This course is designed to help
address the need for additional education.
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• demonstrate the proper probe position and ultrasound
machine settings to reliably obtain images
• identify and describe normal sonographic anatomy for each
joint area applying standardized protocols
• explain how fundamental sonographic pathology of rheumatic
diseases is distinguished from normal findings
• assess standardized sonographic scanning protocols for each
anatomical region, according to published guidelines
• apply appropriate indications for the use of ultrasound in
rheumatology
• explain the requirements for billing, report generation and
record keeping as they relate to musculoskeletal ultrasound
• demonstrate evidence-based technique for ultrasound-guided
procedures
• cite the possibilities and limitations of implementation of
musculoskeletal ultrasound into clinical practice and patient
care
7:00 - 7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:35 AM
The Scope of Ultrasound in Rheumatology
Ralf G. Thiele, MD; University of Rochester; Rochester, NY
9:05 AM
The Shoulder - Lecture: Standard Scans, Sonographic Anatomy
and Basic Sonographic Pathology
Esperanza Naredo, MD; Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa,
Madrid, Spain
9:35 - 9:50 AM
Break
9:50 AM
Practice of Scanning: How to Position the Probe and Optimize
the Image
Ralf G. Thiele, MD; University of Rochester; Rochester, NY
10:05 AM
Live Demonstration: Scanning of the Shoulder
Esperanza Naredo, MD; Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa,
Madrid, Spain
10:20 AM
Hands on Scanning: The Shoulder
Faculty
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Boxed Lunch
12:30 pm
The Elbow - Lecture: Standard Scans, Sonographic Anatomy
and Basic Sonographic Pathology
Gurjit S. Kaeley, MBBS; University of Florida College of Medicine,
Jacksonville; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
1:00 pm
Live Demonstration: Scanning of the Elbow
Gurjit S. Kaeley, MBBS; University of Florida College of Medicine,
Jacksonville; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
1:15 PM
Hands on Scanning: The Elbow
Faculty
2:25 - 2:40 PM
Break
2:40 PM
Hand and Wrist - Lecture: Standard Scans, Sonographic
Anatomy and Basic Sonographic Pathology
Emilio Filippucci, MD, PhD; Università Politecnica delle Marche -
Ancona; Jesi, Ancona, Italy
7:30 AM
Introduction
Ralf G. Thiele, MD; University of Rochester; Rochester, NY
7:35 AM
Principles of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Rheumatologists
Wolfgang A. Schmidt, MD; Medical Center for Rheumatology
Berlin-Buch; Berlin, Germany
8:05 AM
Ultrasound in Pediatric Rheumatology
Johannes Roth, MD; Children’s Hospital Eastern Ontario; Ottawa,
ON, Canada
3:10 PM
Live Demonstration: Hand and Wrist
Emilio Filippucci, MD, PhD; Università Politecnica delle Marche -
Ancona; Jesi, Ancona, Italy
3:25 PM
Hands on Scanning: Hand and Wrist
Faculty
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