UCSF Neuro and Musculoskeletal Imaging: A Comprehensive Clinical Update

Earn valuable CME credit with this comprehensive clinical update in neuroradiology and musculoskeletal imaging, focusing on CT and MR. Explore key topics in neuro and musculoskeletal imaging, and refine your skills in diagnosing and managing various conditions.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help you:

• Refine imaging protocols for brain, head and neck, spine, nerve, and musculoskeletal CT/MR imaging
• Implement newer MR sequences like 3D volumetric imaging and metal suppression techniques
• Distinguish between normal anatomy, common anatomic variants, and pathological disorders related to MRI of the major musculoskeletal joints, brain, head, neck, and spine
• Recognize specific imaging features of infection and tumors in the head, neck, spine, and peripheral nerves
• Update knowledge about MR arthrographic technique and findings
• Sharpen evaluation of muscle and tendon abnormalities
• Identify important imaging characteristics of bone tumors
• Appreciate advances in stroke management and their impact on imaging
• Develop strategies for evaluating common and uncommon abnormalities in the neck and spine

Topics and Speakers

Our expert faculty will cover a range of topics, including:

• Knee: MRI Case-based Review – Robert D. Boutin, MD
• Muscle & Tendon: Case-based Review – Robert D. Boutin, MD
• Orthopedic Interposition Injuries – Robert D. Boutin, MD
• Pre and Post -Op Hip: MRI Case-based Review – Robert D. Boutin, MD
• Wrist & Hand: MRI Case-based Review – Robert D. Boutin, MD
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction – Matthew D. Bucknor, MD
• Elbow Injuries in Athletes – Matthew D. Bucknor, MD
• Imaging of Bone Tumors: Helpful Tips – Matthew D. Bucknor, MD
• Radiographic Evaluation of Femoroacetabular Impingement – Matthew D. Bucknor, MD
• Two Other Diagnostic Challenges in the Foot & Ankle – Matthew D. Bucknor, MD
• How to Handle Cervical Lymph Nodes – Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS
• Imaging Approach to the Neck Mass – Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS
• Imaging of Cranial Neuropathy: CN1-6 – Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS
• Imaging of Cranial Neuropathy: CN7-12 – Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS
• Pearls in Head & Neck Imaging – Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS
• Sinonasal Inflammation – Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS
• CNS Emergencies – Christopher P. Hess, MD, PhD
• CNS Infection: the Bug Parade – Christopher P. Hess, MD, PhD
• Expert Neuroanatomy in 30 Minutes or Less – Christopher P. Hess, MD, PhD
• Sella & Central Skull Base – Christopher P. Hess, MD, PhD
• Understanding the Brainstem: the Rule of 4s – Christopher P. Hess, MD, PhD
• UCSF Hypotension: Find and Treat the Leak – Vinil N. Shah, MD
• Imaging Evaluation of Sciatic Neuropathy – Vinil N. Shah, MD
• Practical Brachial Plexus MRI – Vinil N. Shah, MD
• Spine Infection: from Aureus to Zika – Vinil N. Shah, MD
• Value-based Imaging in the Degenerative Spine – Vinil N. Shah, MD
• Knee Menisci: Pearls & Pitfalls – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
• MR Arthrography – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
• MRI of Shoulder Instability – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
• MRI of the Foot – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
• MRI of the Rotator Cuff – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD
• Musculoskeletal Pseudo-Tumors – Lynne S. Steinbach, MD

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply their acquired knowledge to improve imaging protocols for brain, head & neck, spine, nerve, and musculoskeletal CT/MR imaging
• Recognize specific imaging features of infection and tumors in the head, neck, spine, and peripheral nerves
• Distinguish between normal anatomy, common anatomic variants, and pathological disorders related to MRI of the major musculoskeletal joints, brain, head, neck, and spine
• Implement newer MR sequences like 3D volumetric imaging and metal suppression techniques
• Update knowledge about MR arthrographic technique and findings
• Sharpen evaluation of muscle and tendon abnormalities
• Identify important imaging characteristics of bone tumors
• Realize various abnormalities that simulate musculoskeletal tumors
• Appreciate advances in stroke management and their impact on imaging
• Develop strategies for evaluating common and uncommon abnormalities in the neck and spine

Intended Audience

This educational activity is designed for radiologists, neurologists, orthopaedists, and other medical professionals who will benefit from a greater understanding of neuro and musculoskeletal imaging.

Series Release: May 16, 2017

Series Expiration: May 15, 2020