Course Description
This course will focus on current concepts in diagnosing sports-related conditions with MRI. This meeting will also cover treatment considerations and recent advances in arthroscopic surgery as well as post-operative imaging of joints.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Explain the role of MRI in diagnosing disorders of the musculoskeletal
system - Explain current concepts of imaging and treating injuries and degenerative
conditions of joints - Explain current concepts of imaging and treating sports-related conditions
of the spine, peripheral nerves and muscles - Understand the advantages and tradeoffs of various MRI techniques
to diagnose sports-related conditions of the musculoskeletal system - Explain the clinically relevant anatomy, patterns of pathology, and biomechanics that are seen when imaging joint injuries
Target Audience
This course is designed for radiologists and sports medicine physicians interested in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders with MRI and arthroscopy. Researchers and allied health professionals as well as others with an interest in musculoskeletal pathology may also find this course beneficial.
Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for commercial support of CME activities. All faculty participants in IICME programs are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to this meeting or its content. Faculty disclosure forms are included in the course syllabus and are available at the registration desk for participating review. In addition, faculty disclosures will be made at the beginning of each lecture.
Accreditation
The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Expiration Date: August 14, 2007