Ultrasound Diagnosis of Arthritis Using a Standardized Approach
Course Overview
This course offers a detailed exploration of ultrasound as an essential tool in diagnosing and managing arthritis, focusing on early detection of synovitis, joint effusion, and cartilage/bone erosions. It covers the EULAR-OMERACT ultrasound grading system for assessing arthritis severity, with a focus on the hand joints. Learn how ultrasound surpasses traditional methods in sensitivity and resolution, allowing for earlier diagnosis and intervention. This course includes step-by-step guidance on performing ultrasound exams, analyzing results, and differentiating types of inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and CPPD. Ideal for clinicians aiming to enhance their diagnostic capabilities in arthritis care.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Define and identify the normal sonoanatomy of joints
Identify sonopathology in terms of synovitis and power doppler signal and grade using the EULER-OMERACT consensus guidelines
Identify erosions, intraarticular calcium, and effusions.
Perform a standardized EULER-OMERACT arthritis study of the hand.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
* 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
Julie Osdieck, BS, RDMS, RMSKS
Lead MSK Sonographer Ultrasound First Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Jason Cox, MD
Program Director, Attending Musculoskeletal Radiologist Institute for Advanced Medical Education Ultrasound First Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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 commercial interests. Julie Osdieck, RDMS, RMSKS and Dr. Jason Cox, MD discloses no such relationships exist. 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.
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
2 hours
Date of Release
January 11th, 2023
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 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. 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.
