Ultrasound Diagnosis of Arthritis Using a Standardized Approach

Ultrasound Diagnosis of Arthritis Using a Standardized Approach

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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 Content

Credits

2.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is designated for and awarded to physicians. Non-physician healthcare professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sonographers may participate in activities accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; their respective credentialing and professional organizations independently recognize such participation toward their own continuing education requirements. Organizations that accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™-accredited courses toward non-physician CE include ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
2.00 hours
Released
Jan 11, 2023
Last Review
Dec 9, 2024
Expires
Dec 8, 2027

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.

Faculty & Disclosure

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.

No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.

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 2.00 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.