Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Protocols

Topics:

• Normal ultrasound anatomy and protocols for the shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist
• Normal ultrasound characteristics for the shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist
  Shoulder Exam:
  • Biceps Tendon
  • Subscapularis Tendon
  • Rotator Cuff
  • Supraspinatus Tendon
  • Rotator Cuff Interval
  • Infraspinatus Tendon
  • Acromioclavicular Joint
  • Glenohumeral joint
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Elbow Exams:

• Anterior Elbow Views (Short and Long Axis)
• Medial Epicondyle
• Posterior Elbow Views (Short and Long Axis)
• Ulnar Nerve
• Ulnar Nerve Subluxation

Wrist and Hand Exam:

• Median Nerve

Objectives

Upon completion of this enduring material, you should be able to accomplish the following:

1. Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations
2. Implement techniques and protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist ultrasound examinations
3. Identify normal anatomy during upper extremity MSK imaging

Date of Original Release: 10/21/2016
This edition valid for credit through: 10/21/2019

Video Length: 00:55:00