Ultrasound of the Ankle
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Event Overview
This comprehensive webinar covers the use of ultrasound for diagnosing ankle pathologies, focusing on key structures such as tendons, ligaments, joints, and soft tissues. Participants will learn how to efficiently image and assess common ankle conditions including sprains, tendonitis, fractures, and arthritis. The course includes practical tips on technique, positioning, and protocol for obtaining optimal images of the ankle’s anatomy. Key areas like the Achilles tendon, posterior tibial tendon, and lateral ligaments will be explored, along with insights into using dynamic ultrasound for evaluating movement and injury. This webinar is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals aiming to enhance their musculoskeletal ultrasound skills.
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.
Event Details
- Duration
- 1.00 hour
- Start Date
- August 29th, 2024 7:00 PM (CDT)Eastern: August 29th, 2024 8:00 PMMountain: August 29th, 2024 6:00 PMPacific: August 29th, 2024 5:00 PM
- End Date
- August 29th, 2024 7:00 PM (CDT)Eastern: August 29th, 2024 8:00 PMMountain: August 29th, 2024 6:00 PMPacific: August 29th, 2024 5:00 PM
Objectives
After completing, the participant will be able to:
Diagnose and understand in-depth ultrasound protocols for the ankle
Look at the anatomy of the ligaments, tendons, and joints
Understand current protocols according to leading organizations
Faculty & Disclosure
Faculty
Jason Cox, MD, DABR, Radiologist, Educator
Program Director,
Institute for Advanced Medical Education
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.
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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sonographers: These events are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.