Deep Dive into Shoulder Imaging 2024

Overview

Deep Dive into Shoulder Imaging 2024 provides an in-depth examination of advancements in shoulder imaging, emphasizing its clinical utility across a range of pathologies including rotator cuff disorders, glenohumeral joint instability, inflammatory diseases, and tumor evaluation. This course is designed to enhance interpretation skills and support clinical decision-making through detailed case studies and expert-led lectures.

On-demand Radiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course is structured into two modules covering diagnostic imaging modalities, clinical applications, and specialty topics such as pediatric shoulder imaging and tumor differentiation.

• Imaging the Shoulder – X-ray and Beyond — Connie Youhua Chang, MD
• Rotator Cuff: Tendinosis to Arthropathy — Christine B. Chung, MD
• Shoulder Arthroplasty – All You Need to Know — Alice S. Ha, MD
• Miscellaneous Conditions Shoulder – Inflammation to Tumor — Hakan Ilaslan, MD
• GHJ Instability – Labral Characterization — Michael J. Tuite, MD
• GHJ Instability – Bipolar Assessment — Soterios Gyftopoulos, MD
• Pediatric Shoulder – Not Just a Small Adult — Jie C. Nguyen, MD
• GHJ Case-Based Session – Aunt Minnie or DDX — Karen Y.T. Cheng, MD

Learning Outcomes and Modules

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the most suitable imaging studies for various shoulder conditions, understanding indications, strengths, and limitations of X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT, and apply appropriate imaging techniques based on clinical scenarios.
• Recognize imaging features of rotator cuff pathologies, from tendinosis through full-thickness tears to rotator cuff arthropathy.
• Understand imaging protocols and findings related to shoulder arthroplasty, including preoperative planning, postoperative evaluation, long-term follow-up, and complication identification related to shoulder implants.
• Diagnose inflammatory shoulder conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis, and arthritis, and differentiate benign versus malignant tumors using imaging modalities.

Speakers

• Connie Youhua Chang, MD
• Christine B. Chung, MD
• Alice S. Ha, MD
• Hakan Ilaslan, MD
• Michael J. Tuite, MD
• Soterios Gyftopoulos, MD
• Jie C. Nguyen, MD
• Karen Y.T. Cheng, MD

Target Audience

This course is intended for radiology and orthopedics professionals, musculoskeletal imaging specialists, rheumatologists, and clinicians seeking to deepen their expertise in shoulder imaging interpretation and its clinical applications.

Why This Topic Matters

Deep Dive into Shoulder Imaging 2024 addresses crucial imaging advances that support the diagnosis and management of diverse shoulder conditions. Given the complexity of musculoskeletal pathology and the nuances in imaging modalities, this course strengthens the radiology specialty’s ability to inform treatment decisions effectively.

MedHub Central provides this education to foster enhanced clinical skills and confidence in shoulder imaging, emphasizing its relevance for multidisciplinary practice in radiology and orthopedics.