Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
This course covers the essential aspects of ultrasound imaging for the Achilles tendon, focusing on its anatomy, common pathologies, and diagnostic techniques. Participants will learn how to effectively identify and measure tendon thickness, detect signs of tendinosis, tendinitis, and tears, and differentiate between various types of Achilles tendon injuries using dynamic and static imaging strategies. Key conditions like calcific tendinitis, bursitis, and Haglund syndrome are discussed with practical imaging protocols, including short-axis (SAX) and long-axis (LAX) views. The course also emphasizes the advantages of ultrasound over MRI in diagnosing Achilles tendon disorders, making it an invaluable resource for musculoskeletal sonographers.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Identify normal features of the Achilles tendon and surrounding anatomy on ultrasound.
Perform specific ultrasound tests that help increase the accuracy of diagnosis of full-thickness and partial-thickness Achilles tendon injuries versus tendinosis.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
