2025 Ultrasound for Rheumatologists and Other Musculoskeletal Providers: Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Topics

• Ultrasound assessment of major joints: Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle
• Fundamentals of musculoskeletal ultrasound: Equipment, scanning techniques, and image optimization
• Sonographic assessment of inflammatory arthropathies: Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and spondyloarthritis. Imaging of crystal arthropathies: Gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
• Ultrasound-guided interventions: Joint injections, aspirations, and soft tissue procedures. Evaluation of tendons, ligaments, and bursae using ultrasound
• Ultrasound in systemic rheumatic diseases: Lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. Diagnostic challenges and pearls in musculoskeletal ultrasound interpretation. Emerging techniques and future directions in musculoskeletal ultrasound

Who should Attend

• Orthopedic surgeons
• Rheumatologists
• Trainees
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians
• Students
• Other healthcare providers specializing in or with an interest in musculoskeletal care