Diagnostic and Interventional Treatments for Upper Extremity Injuries Using Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for OEM Physicians

CME/MOC: 2.0
TRACK: OEM Clinical Practice

Bharat C. Patel, MD, DABIPP, DABPMR, FIPP, Deuk Spine Institute, Melbourne, FL
Kristine Swinton Robinson, MD, FACEP, Department of Emergency Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
Yusef Sayeed, MD, MPH, Meng, CPH, CMRO, Deuk Spine Institute, Melbourne, FL
Michael P. Schaefer, MD, R-MSK, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Keziah Sully, MD, Deuk Spine Institute, Melbourne, FL

This session is specifically designed for health care providers who are exploring musculoskeletal ultrasound to enhance the evaluation and management of the patients with upper limb injury and complaints. Covering the shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints in detail, this course will present a systematic and focused assessment with ultrasound. The session will include both live scanning and when and how to intervene. The participant will develop ultrasound pattern recognition of the major tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles surrounding these joints. The case discussions will focus on pathologies that are commonly encountered. In addition, the session will cover regenerative medicine topics including platelet rich plasma, stem cell therapy, and the current state of the evidence.