Internal Derangement of Joints: Upper Extremity 2024- A CME Teaching Activity

Overview

Internal Derangement of Joints: Upper Extremity 2024- A CME Teaching Activity provides an updated review of MR imaging techniques and findings relevant to musculoskeletal disorders affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and fingers. This course emphasizes essential anatomy, physiology, and pathology to support accurate interpretation of imaging results in upper extremity joint internal derangements.

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Content

This CME teaching activity covers key topics related to MR imaging evaluation of the upper extremity, focusing on internal derangements of joints. The content includes anatomic and pathologic aspects, imaging comparisons, and clinical correlations to support diagnostic accuracy.

• Human Tendons and Shoulder Structures: Rotator cuff anatomy, patterns of failure, tears, impingement, and calcification
• Acromioclavicular Joint and Arthritis: MRI role in evaluation
• Carpal Instability Patterns: CID, CIND, greater and lesser arc injuries
• Elbow Ligaments: Anatomy, failure patterns, fracture-dislocations, posterolateral and posteromedial rotary instability, throwing elbow
• Elbow Tendons: Biceps, triceps, brachialis, common extensor and flexor tendons
• Wrist Tendons: Flexor and extensor tendons
• Focus Sessions: Bone tumors and tumor-like lesions; brachial plexus; entrapment neuropathies of the upper extremity; MRI/arthroscopy correlation of the shoulder
• Fractures and dislocations of the upper extremity: MRI and CT scanning roles
• Intrinsic and extrinsic ligaments of the wrist: Anatomy and failure patterns
• Macroinstability of the glenohumeral joint: Labrum and glenohumeral ligament failure patterns
• MRI of the fingers and thumb critical ligaments
• Pectoralis major/minor and teres major/latissimus dorsi tendons
• Proximal biceps tendon and rotator interval
• Superior labrum: Anatomy, normal variants, SLAP lesions, microinstability
• Throwing shoulder
• Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC): Anatomy and failure patterns

Learning Objectives

• Assess MR images in patients with internal derangements of the upper extremity joints.
• Articulate the anatomic features fundamental to accurate interpretation of MR imaging findings in these disorders.
• Formulate a reasonable differential diagnosis and identify the most likely diagnosis.
• Comprehend the pathogenesis and imaging findings associated with common and important upper extremity disorders.

Speakers

This CME teaching activity features expert presentations from specialists in musculoskeletal radiology. Detailed speaker information is not provided.

Target Audience

This course is designed for radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the imaging and diagnosis of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. No special educational preparation is required.

Why This Topic Matters

Internal Derangement of Joints: Upper Extremity 2024- A CME Teaching Activity addresses the critical need for up-to-date knowledge in MR imaging interpretation of complex joint disorders within musculoskeletal radiology. Accurate imaging assessment enhances diagnostic confidence and supports better clinical decision-making for upper extremity conditions.

This CME activity from MedHub Central provides focused education on advanced imaging techniques and pathology correlation, reinforcing expertise relevant to radiology and related specialties involved in upper extremity evaluation.