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

Overview

The “Internal Derangement of Joints: Upper Extremity 2024 – A CME Teaching Activity” is designed for healthcare professionals seeking a comprehensive update on MR imaging in the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the upper extremities. This activity emphasizes essential anatomy, physiology, and pathology, providing a thorough foundation for interpreting imaging findings related to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and fingers. Participants will compare MR imaging with other modalities to enhance diagnostic accuracy for common upper extremity problems. Experience world-class medical learning — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this CME teaching activity, participants will be able to:

• 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 musculoskeletal disorders.
• Formulate reasonable differential diagnoses and identify the most likely diagnosis in a range of upper extremity disorders.
• Comprehend the pathogenesis and imaging findings associated with common and important disorders affecting the upper extremities.

Topics

• Human Tendons, Structures of the Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Basic Footprint Anatomy and Patterns of Failure with Emphasis on Terminology, Tears and Pseudotears, Impingement and Calcification
• Acromioclavicular Joint
• Arthritis: Role of MRI
• Carpal Instability Patterns Including CID, CIND and Greater and Lesser Arc Injuries
• Elbow Ligaments: Anatomy and Patterns of Failure, Including Fracture – Dislocations and Posterolateral and Posteromedial Rotary Instability and The Throwing Elbow
• Elbow Tendons: Biceps, Triceps, Brachialis and Common Extensor and Flexor Tendons
• Flexor and Extensor Tendons of the Wrist
• FOCUS SESSION: Bone Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions
• FOCUS SESSION: Brachial Plexus
• FOCUS SESSION: Entrapment Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity
• FOCUS SESSION: Shoulder: MRI/Arthroscopy Correlation
• Fractures/Dislocations of the Upper Extremity: Role of MRI and CT Scanning
• Intrinsic/Extrinsic Ligaments of the Wrist: Anatomy and Patterns of Failure
• Macroinstability of the Glenohumeral Joint Including Patterns of Failure of the Labrum and Glenohumeral Ligaments
• MRI Finger and Critical Ligaments of the Thumb
• Pectoralis Major/Minor and Teres Major/Latissimus Dorsi Tendons
• Proximal Biceps Tendon and Rotator Internal
• Superior Labrum: Anatomy, Normal Variants, SLAP Lesions, and Microinstability
• Throwing Shoulder
• Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC): Anatomy and Patterns of Failure

Target Audience

This CME activity is intended for:

• Radiologists
• Orthopedic surgeons
• Sports medicine physicians
• Physiatrists
• Rheumatologists
• Other healthcare professionals interested in advanced musculoskeletal imaging of the upper extremity

Speaker

Lead Faculty (Musculoskeletal Imaging)
The course content is delivered by an expert in musculoskeletal imaging who has extensive experience in interpreting and teaching MR imaging relevant to internal derangements of upper extremity joints. The faculty brings a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and pathology, ensuring up-to-date and clinically relevant instruction.

Educational content only. Not medical advice.