PROGRAM - BASIC
This Program offers a practical introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound for beginners. Through a balanced mix of focused lectures and hands-on sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of joint imaging, common pathologies, and basic interventional techniques for both upper and lower limbs. An ideal starting point for clinicians in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine who want to build solid, clinically applicable ultrasound skills.
Day 1
13 November
Friday
Upper limb day
9:00
Opening remarks
9:15
Musculoskeletal US in PRM
9:45
Basic principles and settings
10:15
Coffee break
10:30
Evaluation of the shoulder
10:45
Practice
12:15
Lunch
13:30
Evaluation of the elbow
13:45
Practice
15:15
Coffee break
15:30
Evaluation of the wrist/hand
15:45
Practice
17:30
Cocktail
Day 2
14 November
Saturday
Lower limb day
9:00
Evaluation of the hip
9:15
Practice
10:45
Coffee break
11:00
Evaluation of the knee
11:15
Practice
12:45
Lunch
14:00
Evaluation of the ankle/foot
14:15
Practice
15:45
Closing
Day 3
15 November
Sunday
Intervention & pathology day
Interventions
9:00
Basic principles (lecture)
9:30
Exemplary cases (lecture)
10:15
Coffee break
10:30
Practice (on phantoms)
12:00
Lunch
Pathologies
13:30
Shoulder
14:00
Elbow
14:30
Wrist/hands
15:00
Coffee break
15:15
Hip
15:45
knee
16:15
Ankle and foot
16:45