Harvard Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Hands-On Diagnostics and Guided Interventional Skills 2022

Overview

Harvard Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Hands-On Diagnostics and Guided Interventional Skills 2022 is a comprehensive digital course focusing on musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) techniques, combining diagnostic and interventional skills relevant to rheumatology, orthopedics, and radiology specialties. This on-demand course enables participants to strengthen their expertise in ultrasound anatomy, scanning techniques, and guided interventions through detailed demonstrations and expert-led discussions.

On-demand musculoskeletal ultrasound education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course offers an extensive program covering upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal ultrasound with practical practice sessions and focused discussions to enhance clinical skills.

• Introduction and Welcome — Fadi Badlissi, MD, MSc, RhMSUS
• Basic Sono-anatomy and Ultrasonography Principles — Hector Corominas, MD, PhD
• Ultrasonography of the Wrist and Hand — Shiv T. Sehra, MD, RhMSUS
• PRACTICE SESSION: Scanning Demonstration – Ultrasound of the Wrist and Hand; Questions and Discussion Moderated by Sehra
• Ultrasonography of the Elbow — Janeth M. Yinh, MD, RhMSUS
• PRACTICE SESSION: Scanning Demonstration – Ultrasound of the Elbow; Questions and Discussion Moderated by Yinh
• Ultrasonography of the Shoulder — Fadi Badlissi, MD, MSc, RhMSUS
• PRACTICE SESSION: Scanning Demonstration – Ultrasound of the Shoulder; Questions and Discussion Moderated by Samuels
• Billing and Coding — Ralf G. Thiele, MD, FACR, RhMSUS
• Certification and Credentialing — Ralf G. Thiele, MD, FACR, RhMSUS
• Questions and Discussion — Thiele
• Imaging of Nerves and Guided Perineural Injections — Swati D. Deshmukh, MD
• Practical Application on Lung Ultrasound — Ingrid Möller, MD
• Regenerative Medicine and MSK US Indications — Joanne P. Borg-Stein, MD
• Questions and Discussion — Deshmukh, Borg-Stein, Möller
• Needle Guidance and Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Interventions: Technique and Evidence — Eugene Kissin, MD, RhMSUS
• Questions and Discussion — Kissin
• Ultrasonography of the Ankle and Foot — Ralf G. Thiele, MD, FACR, RhMSUS
• PRACTICE SESSION: Scanning Demonstration – Ultrasound of the Ankle and Foot; Questions and Discussion Moderated by Thiele
• Ultrasonography of the Knee — Derrick J. Todd, MD, PhD
• PRACTICE SESSION: Scanning Demonstration – Ultrasound of the Knee; Questions and Discussion Moderated by Todd
• Ultrasonography of the Hip — Hector Corominas, MD, PhD
• PRACTICE SESSION: Scanning Demonstration – Ultrasound of the Hip; Questions and Discussion Moderated by Corominas and Cohen
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Sports Medicine — John-Paul D. Hezel, MD
• MSK Ultrasound in Pediatric Rheumatology — Ezra M. Cohen, MD, RhMSUS
• Ultrasound in Crystal-Induced Arthritis — Anthony M. Reginato, PhD, MD
• Questions and Discussion — Reginato, Hezel, Cohen
• How to Incorporate MSKUS Into Your Practice When Starting? — Fadi Badlissi, MD, MSc, RhMSUS
• Ask Me Anything: Questions-Answer-Session — Borg-Stein, Dushmukh, Kissin, Reginato, Thiele
• Closing Remarks — Fadi Badlissi, MD, MSc, RhMSUS

Speakers

• Fadi Badlissi, MD, MSc, RhMSUS
• Hector Corominas, MD, PhD
• Shiv T. Sehra, MD, RhMSUS
• Janeth M. Yinh, MD, RhMSUS
• Ralf G. Thiele, MD, FACR, RhMSUS
• Swati D. Deshmukh, MD
• Ingrid Möller, MD
• Joanne P. Borg-Stein, MD
• Eugene Kissin, MD, RhMSUS
• Derrick J. Todd, MD, PhD
• John-Paul D. Hezel, MD
• Ezra M. Cohen, MD, RhMSUS
• Anthony M. Reginato, PhD, MD

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare professionals specializing in rheumatology, orthopedics, radiology, sports medicine, and related fields who seek to advance their skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics and ultrasound-guided interventions.

Why This Topic Matters

Harvard Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Hands-On Diagnostics and Guided Interventional Skills 2022 addresses core competencies in musculoskeletal ultrasound that are essential for improving diagnostic accuracy and procedural guidance in rheumatology and orthopedic practice. Mastery of these skills enhances clinicians’ ability to integrate ultrasound effectively into patient care.

MedHub Central provides access to this in-depth musculoskeletal ultrasound education, supporting continued professional development and strengthening clinical confidence in ultrasound techniques crucial to modern musculoskeletal medicine.