Welcome!
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, Oct 10, at the Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Ave, Christchurch
Download a copy of the programme here (Please note that this programme is subject to change)
Live Pre-course Zoom Session – this was held on WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER
This session covers some background information, as well as important anatomy and clinical background that is worth being familiar with in order to get the most out of the course – it frees up more time for hands on scanning!
Click here for a pdf of the presentation
Click here to view the recording
Passcode: s?.9pW22
Videos
Below is a zoom link to 2 important recordings that provide useful information to help prepare you for your course:
Ultrasound basic physics, settings and artifacts
Passcode (cut and paste in if asked): 2E#7^uuA
Ultrasound Guided Needling Fundamentals
Passcode (cut and paste in if asked): 1$1hd*!H
Protocols
A comprehensive ultrasound examination is performed in a structured and systematic manner, according to protocols. There are many different protocols, but some of the most popular are the ESSR (European Society of MusculoSkeletal Radiology) protocols:
Articles
Below are a number of resources relevant to Ultrasound of the Lower Limb. You’ll find that our course will cover things comprehensively, but if you want to enhance your learning further, you’ll find them useful. Click on each for a PDF to open in a new window.
Hip
Molini, L., et al. (2011). “Hip: Anatomy and US technique.” J Ultrasound 14(2): 99-108.
Payne, J. M. (2016). “Ultrasound-Guided Hip Procedures.” Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 27(3): 607-629.
Knee
Foot and Ankle
Interventions