Workshop on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Upper and Lower Extremities
Program Language: English
Program Duration: 14 hours (9:00 AM–4:00 PM for two days)
Course Fee: AED 1,500 + VAT
CME Under process with SHA
Program Objectives
This workshop focuses on developing the practical skills of participants in using ultrasound to identify normal and pathological anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and to optimize image acquisition and interpretation for clinical use.
Program Contents:
1. Applied Ultrasound Physics
2. Sono-anatomy of the Upper Limb, including:
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Hand
3. Identification of common musculoskeletal conditions and injuries of:
- Upper Limb: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
- Lower Limb: Adult Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Foot
4. Techniques for probe handling and scanning of the joints
5. Ultrasound Machine Settings
6. Recognition of Ultrasound Artifacts
7. Report Writing
Program Methodology
The methodology combines didactic lectures with intensive hands-on practice using live models or volunteers to build participants’ confidence and competence in performing dynamic, real-time sonographic assessments of the upper and lower limbs.
Who Should Attend This Program?
This program is suitable for:
1. Physicians
2. Radiologists
3. Sonographers
4. Radiographers
5. Physiotherapists
Faculty:
Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gillani MBBS (Pb), DMRD (Pak), MPH (Pak), PGD-Health Professions Education, PhD (Ultrasound).
