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
Pavillions Hotel is at 42 Papanui Road, Christchurch. A link to their website can be found here. There is plenty of parking on-site, or on Papanui Road.
Pre-course Zoom session recording and presentation
This session was held on 3rd April, and 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 the recorded session
(Password, if you are asked for one M&CP9?+e)
A pdf copy of the presentation can be found here
Videos
A basic level of MSK US experience is helpful for this course. This includes an understanding of basic US physics, artefacts and knobology.
Below is a Zoom link to a recording covering much of this that you will find useful :
Ultrasound basic physics, settings and artifacts Passcode (if asked): 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, in order to get the most out of the needling sessions.
Below is the Zoom link:
US Guided Needling Fundamentals Passcode (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 (click on each to download):
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Articles
Below are a selection of excellent review articles. 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.
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
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.
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.
Sussman, W. I., et al. (2016). “Ultrasound-Guided Elbow Procedures.” Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 27(3): 573-587.
At the course, you’ll be provided with a printed manual with all presentations, and these include the injection techniques that you will learn.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact Abbe at: admin@mskultrasound.co.nz
See you soon!
