Ultrasound of the Hand and Wrist Case Series
Course Overview
This in-depth case series webinar focuses on the ultrasound assessment of hand and wrist pathologies. Participants will explore a variety of clinical cases highlighting common conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, ligament injuries, fractures, and osteoarthritis. The session will provide practical insights into optimizing ultrasound imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis, along with tips for evaluating key structures like the flexor tendons, extensor tendons, carpal bones, and joints. Dynamic imaging techniques will also be discussed, enabling participants to better understand the role of ultrasound in guiding treatment and intervention for hand and wrist conditions. This case series is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their musculoskeletal ultrasound expertise.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the learner will:
Identify pathology of the wrist on ultrasound
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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.
Faculty
Aditya M. Sharma, MBBS
Assistant Professor
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Disclosure
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) or provider(s) of any commercial service(s) discussed in this program. Dr. Sharma discloses no relevant financial interests with commercial interests. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
December 1st, 2014
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
