Take your ultrasound experience to the next level with this cadaver-based course, intended for the intermediate physiatric ultrasonographer. This course will highlight joint injections, soft tissue injections, and identification of muscles commonly targeted in EMG or spasticity management. A combination of didactic lectures coupled with hands-on guided procedures using cadaveric specimens and dry lab stations will be used to advance your skill set. Expert faculty will guide small groups in performing the most common ultrasound guided procedures for a physiatrist.
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Directors
Alfred C. Gellhorn, MD
Monica E. Rho, MD
Faculty
Katharine E. Alter, MD
Daniel H. Blatz, MD, MPH
Samuel K. Chu, MD
John C. Cianca, MD
Elena J. Jelsing, MD
Heakyung Kim, MD
John R. McGuire, MD
Jeffery M. Payne, MD
John O. Watson, MD
Katherine V. Yao, MD
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the value and limitations of ultrasound as a diagnostic and interventional tool.
- Produce an optimal ultrasound image of specific structures in live patients and in a cadaver for preparation for an ultrasound guided injection by demonstrating a command of knowledge over transducer orientation and adjusting ultrasound picture for depth, focal zone, gain, time-gain compensation, frequency, and beam steering.
- Accurately direct a needle towards targeted structures using MSK ultrasound.
- Accurately palpate specified bony landmarks and soft tissue structures required for a comprehensive musculoskeletal physical exam using MSK ultrasound for feedback.
- Accurately identify needle insertion points based on surface anatomy required for electrodiagnostic and spasticity management injections.
Who Should Attend
Physicians who care for patients with neurologic or musculoskeletal diseases and have an intermediate knowledge of ultrasound.
Prerequisite Note: It is strongly recommended that attendees already have fundamentals of ultrasound education from an AAPM&R introductory ultrasound course or from another organization/institution.
Agenda
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Friday, August 23
7:15am – 8:00am Registration
8:00am – 8:10am Introduction to Ultrasound Procedures
Monica E. Rho, MD
8:10am – 8:20am Ultrasound Setup
Alfred C. Gellhorn, MD
8:20am – 8:35am Anatomy for Head and Neck
Chemodenervation Procedures
Katharine E. Alter, MD
8:35am – 8:45am Case-based Pitfalls of Ultrasound Procedures
John O. Watson, MD
8:45am – 9:30am Dry Lab Stations: Session 1
9:30am – 10:15am Dry Lab Stations: Session 2
10:15am – 10:30am Break
10:30am – 11:15am Dry Lab Stations: Session 3
11:15am – 11:30am Spasticity Management Using Ultrasound
Heakyung Kim, MD
11:30am – 11:45am Common Shoulder Injections
Daniel H. Blatz, MD, MPH
11:45am – 12:00pm Questions
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 1:15pm Common Elbow Injections
Jeffery M. Payne, MD
1:15pm – 1:30pm Common Wrist/Hand Injections
John C. Cianca, MD
1:30pm – 1:45pm Common Hip Injections
Katherine V. Yao, MD
1:45pm – 2:00pm Common Knee Injections
Samuel K. Chu, MD
2:00pm – 2:15pm Common Ankle Injections
Elena J. Jelsing, MD
2:15pm – 2:30pm Break
2:30pm – 3:30pm Cadaver Stations: Session 1
3:30pm – 4:30pm Cadaver Stations: Session 2
4:30pm – 5:30pm Cadaver Stations: Session 3
5:30pm – 6:30pm Adjournment/Networking Reception
Saturday, August 24
8:00am – 9:00am Cadaver Stations: Session 4
9:00am – 10:00am Cadaver Stations: Session 5
10:00am – 10:15am Break
10:15am – 11:15am Cadaver Stations: Session 6
11:15am – 12:15pm Cadaver Stations: Session 7
12:15pm – 1:15pm Lunch
1:15pm – 2:15pm Cadaver Stations: Session 8
2:15pm – 3:15pm Cadaver Stations: Session 9
3:15pm – 3:30pm Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm Cadaver Stations: Session 10
4:30pm – 5:00pm Free Scanning/Debriefing with Q&A
Air Travel
As an option, air travel reservations may be made by calling TruTravel Solutions, the official travel partner for AAPM&R.
Phone: 844-878-8728 (x101 or x102)
Email: jennifer@tru-trav.com or saira@tru-trav.com
TruTravel Solutions hours are Monday – Friday. 8:30am - 5:00pm (Central Time). TruTravel Solutions charges a $25 per ticket transaction fee.
Course Check-In
Course check-in will be August 23 from 7:15 am-8:00 am in the IT&T Center main lobby where course badges and materials will be available.
Meals
Light continental breakfast items and lunch will be served on both days of the course.
Attire
Scrubs are REQUIRED attire for the cadaveric lab sessions at the course. Scrubs and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the cadaveric labs will be provided to you on-site to wear. PPE provided includes:
- Head and shoe covers
- Gloves
- Gowns
Locker rooms will be available for attendees to change into scrubs and store personal items prior to entering the cadaveric lab.
Networking Reception
A networking reception with beverages and appetizers will be held for attendees on Friday, August 23 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm at the IT&T Center. Relax and enjoy your time talking with faculty and your peers about the day.
Cancellation and Change Policy
Cancellations must be submitted via email to info@aapmr.org four (4) weeks prior to the course.