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Research and Markets: Musculoskeletal MRI

Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:28am EST
DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/330df5/musculoskeletal_mr) has
announced the addition of the "Musculoskeletal MRI" report to their offering. 

Musculoskeletal MRI is one of the few musculoskeletal imaging courses designed
for both the beginner and the advanced practitioner in musculoskeletal MRI. The
basic fundamentals of imaging, as well as the more sophisticated techniques are
presented in this musculoskeletal video course. Up-to-date imaging protocols are
taught, as well as imaging pitfalls to ensure that you properly identify
musculoskeletal injuries. Particular attention is placed on the more commonly
requested exams, such as the knee, shoulder, and ankle. 

CREDITS Earn up to 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. CE RELEASE May 1, 2008 CE
EXPIRE April 30, 2011 

Learning Objectives 

At the completion of this musculoskeletal imaging course, participants will be
able to:

* Use optimized protocols for imaging of the musculoskeletal system 
* Describe anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee and ankle, including
the local tendons and ligaments 
* Identify pathologies of the major joints, including typical signs of labral
pathology at the shoulder and hip, sports-related musculoskeletal injuries, and
degenerative and inflammatory pathologies

Key Topics Covered:

* Topics & Speakers 
* Musculoskeletal Video Program 
* MRI of the Shoulder: Instability 
* Case Presentations: Upper Extremity 
* Imaging of Musculoskeletal Infection: Emphasis on MRI

Sources/Contributors:

* COURSE DIRECTOR 
* Thomas M. Link, MD Professor of Radiology Clinical Director Musculoskeletal
and Quantitative Imaging Research Group Chief, Musculoskeletal Imaging
University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco 
* FACULTY 
* Robert D. Boutin, MD Executive Director and Vice-President of Musculoskeletal
Radiology Med-Tel International Davis, California 
* John F. Feller, MD Medical Director, Desert Medical Imaging Indian Wells,
California Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology Stanford University School
of Medicine Palo Alto, California 
* Lynne S. Steinbach, MD Professor of Radiology and Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco

For more information visit
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/330df5/musculoskeletal_mr

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager,
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 

Copyright Business Wire 2009



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