UCSF Neuro and Musculoskeletal Imaging 2022 (Videos)

Advanced Imaging and Interpretation for Neuro and Musculoskeletal Disorders

This comprehensive online CME course provides an in-depth update on cutting-edge topics in neuroradiology and musculoskeletal imaging. It delves into advanced techniques, optimal protocols, and clinical applications, empowering healthcare professionals to enhance image acquisition and interpretation strategies.

State-of-the-Art Neuroradiology

• Emergency Imaging: A thorough overview of neuroimaging techniques used to diagnose and manage critical neurologic conditions.
• Head & Neck Tumor Staging: Advanced imaging approaches for staging and characterizing head and neck tumors.
• Advanced Techniques: An exploration of cutting-edge technologies such as MR neurography, fMRI, and DTI for enhanced neuroimaging capabilities.

Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Imaging

• Major Joints: A systematic review of imaging techniques for evaluating major musculoskeletal joints, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: An introduction to the utilization of ultrasound for diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal procedures.
• Bone Marrow and Tumors: Insights into imaging characteristics and diagnostic strategies for bone and soft-tissue tumors.

Enhanced Diagnostic Capabilities

• Infection and Trauma: Recognition of specific imaging features for infection, trauma, and inflammatory disorders in the head and spine.
• Musculoskeletal Pathologies: Differentiation between normal anatomy, anatomic variants, and pathological disorders of the major musculoskeletal joints.
• Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques: An overview of fMRI, DTI, and MR neurography for evaluating common and uncommon abnormalities in the brain and spine.

Targeted Learners

This course is specifically designed for radiologists and other healthcare professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of neuro and musculoskeletal imaging methods, interpretation, and diagnosis.

Expert Speakers

• Musculoskeletal: Matthew D. Bucknor, MD; Kevin C. McGill, MD, MPH; Ramya Srinivasan, MD; Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
• Neuro: Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS; Vinil N. Shah, MD; Leo P. Sugrue, MD, PhD

Course Duration and Availability

• Date of Original Release: May 16, 2022
• Series Expiration: May 15, 2025

This CME course offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to stay abreast of the latest advancements in neuro and musculoskeletal imaging. By completing this course, participants will gain confidence in utilizing advanced techniques, interpreting complex images, and providing accurate diagnoses for improved patient outcomes.