Course Methdology

Understanding and Resolving Artifacts in MSK Imaging  

• Common artifacts: anisotropy, reverberation, shadowing, and enhancement. 
• Techniques to minimize anisotropy when imaging tendons and ligaments. 
• Adjusting gain, depth, and transducer position to optimize image clarity. 
• Improving Image Quality in Challenging Cases 

Techniques for imaging deep structures (e.g., hip joint or sacroiliac joint). 

• Overcoming limitations due to patient body habitus or edema. 
• Tips for handling acoustic shadowing from bones in complex anatomical areas.

Ultrasound-Guided Injection Challenges

• Visualizing the needle tip during deep or oblique injections.
• Overcoming difficulties with intra-articular injections in small joints (e.g., wrist, ankle).
• Managing patient movement or discomfort during guided interventions.

Dynamic Scanning Troubleshooting

• Addressing motion artifacts in dynamic assessments of tendons and joints.
• Techniques for stabilizing the probe during patient movements.

Troubleshooting in Nerve Imaging

• Identifying nerves in areas with complex anatomy (e.g., brachial plexus or popliteal fossa).
• Differentiating between nerves and surrounding structures (e.g., tendons or vessels).

Muscle Tear and Hematoma Imaging

• Improving visualization of subtle muscle tears.
• Handling cases with poorly defined hematomas or post-trauma edema.

• Identifying suitable candidates for regenerative interventions
  • Clinical evaluation techniques
  • Understanding contraindications and precautions
  • Case studies and patient selection criteria

• Managing patients after regenerative procedures
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation for regenerative procedures
• Long-term follow-up and monitoring