Welcome!
Below you’ll find information and resources relevant to MSK US of the Upper Limb. You’ll find that our course will cover things comprehensively, but if you want to get the most out of your course, you’ll find many of these resources and readings useful.
Programme
The course programme (subject to change) can be found here
Venue
Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Ave, Christchurch. There is plenty of parking on-site.
Pre-course Zoom session – save the date!
There is a pre-course Zoom session scheduled for:
7.30pm WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY
It’s a chance to meet your course tutors, and we’ll go over some important anatomy and clinical background that is worth being familiar with in order to get the most out of the course – it’s all about freeing up more time for hands on scanning.
A link will be posted here, and we’ll also email you details closer to time.
Can’t make it? The session will be recorded and available through this page.
Online Videos
Please find below links to two videos that we recommend you check out prior to the course:
Ultrasound basic physics, settings and artefacts – this covers the fundamentals you need to know if you’re just getting started (and if you already have some MSK US experience) – click here to view Passcode: 2E#7^uuA
US Guided Needling Fundamentals – this contains important information you need to know when getting going with US guided MSK injections. We strongly recommend that you become familiar with it before the course starts! – click here to view Passcode: 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 (click on each to download):
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
On course, we’ll take you through our structured protocol, and will provide you with a written manual of protocol notes.
Articles
Below are a selection of excellent review articles. They’re not compulsory, and we’ll cover things pretty fully on course, but they provide useful supplementary information.
Click on each for a PDF to open in a new window.
Shoulder
Awerbuch, M. S. (2008). The clinical utility of ultrasonography for rotator cuff disease, shoulder impingement syndrome and subacromial bursitis. Medical Journal of Australia, 188(1), 50-53.
Plomb-Holmes, C., Clavert, P., Kolo, F., Tay, E., Lädermann, A., & French Arthroscopic Society. (2018). An orthopaedic surgeon’s guide to ultrasound imaging of the healthy, pathological and postoperative shoulder. Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research, 104(8), S219-S232.
Singh, J. P. (2012). Shoulder ultrasound: what you need to know. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 22(04), 284-292.
Tamborrini, G., et al. (2024). “Advancing high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound: A histology- and anatomy-driven approach for enhanced shoulder imaging. Part I: Posterior and coronal shoulder.” J Ultrason 24(98): 1-9.
Tamborrini, G., et al. (2024). “Advancing high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound: a histology- and anatomy-driven approach for enhanced shoulder imaging. Part 2: Anterior and lateral shoulder.” J Ultrason 24(99): 1-12.
Elbow
De Maeseneer, M., Brigido, M. K., Antic, M., Lenchik, L., Milants, A., Vereecke, E., … & Shahabpour, M. (2015). Ultrasound of the elbow with emphasis on detailed assessment of ligaments, tendons, and nerves. European journal of radiology, 84(4), 671-681.
Konin, G. P., Nazarian, L. N., & Walz, D. M. (2013). US of the elbow: indications, technique, normal anatomy, and pathologic conditions. Radiographics, 33(4), E125-E147.
Tagliafico, A. S., Bignotti, B., & Martinoli, C. (2015). Elbow US: anatomy, variants, and scanning technique. Radiology, 275(3), 636-650.
Wrist and Hand
Flores, D. V., et al. (2023). “Diagnostic and Interventional US of the Wrist and Hand: Quadrant-based Approach.” Radiographics 43(8): e230046.
Lee, J. C., & Healy, J. C. (2005). Normal sonographic anatomy of the wrist and hand. Radiographics, 25(6), 1577-1590.
Lee, S. A., Kim, B. H., Kim, S. J., Kim, J. N., Park, S. Y., & Choi, K. (2016). Current status of ultrasonography of the finger. Ultrasonography, 35(2), 110.
Mezian, K., Ricci, V., Jacisko, J., Sobotová, K., Angerová, Y., Nanka, O., & Özçakar, L. (2021). Ultrasound imaging and guidance in common wrist/hand pathologies. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 100(6), 599-609.
Tamborrini, G., Möller, I., Bong, D., Miguel, M., Marx, C., Müller, A. M., & Müller-Gerbl, M. (2017). The rotator interval–A link between anatomy and ultrasound. Ultrasound international open, 3(03), E107-E116.
Interventions
Cass, Shane P. DO. Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Hydrodissection: What is it? A Review of the Literature. Current Sports Medicine Reports 15(1):p 20-22, January/February 2016. | DOI: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000226
Chin, K. J., Perlas, A., Chan, V. W., & Brull, R. (2008). Needle visualization in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia: challenges and solutions. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 33(6), 532-544.
Colio, S. W., et al. (2016). “Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures of the Wrist and Hand: Anatomy, Indications, and Techniques.” Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 27(3): 589-605.
Pourcho, A. M., et al. (2016). “Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures About the Shoulder: Anatomy, Indications, and Techniques.” Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 27(3): 555-572.
Reusz, G., Sarkany, P., Gal, J., & Csomos, A. (2014). Needle-related ultrasound artifacts and their importance in anaesthetic practice. British journal of anaesthesia, 112(5), 794-802.
Sussman, W. I., et al. (2016). “Ultrasound-Guided Elbow Procedures.” Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 27(3): 573-587.
Torp-Pedersen, S. T., & Terslev, L. (2008). Settings and artefacts relevant in colour/power Doppler ultrasound in rheumatology. Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 67(2), 143-149.
Tortora, S., et al. (2021). “Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventional procedures around the elbow, hand and wrist excluding carpal tunnel procedures.” J Ultrason 21(85): e169-e176.
Tortora, S., et al. (2021). “Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventional procedures around the shoulder.” J Ultrason 21(85): e162-e168.
At the course, you’ll be provided with a printed manual with scanning protocols and notes, along with electronic copies of all presentations.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at admin@mskultrasound.co.nz
See you soon!
