LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Identify normal and abnormal ultrasound findings of musculoskeletal anatomy
• When appropriate, utilize ultrasound in the performance of musculoskeletal procedures
• Identify appropriate clinical situations to perform diagnostic ultrasound scans and certain ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians,  primary care physicians, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, rheumatologists, pain management physicians,  and  physician assistants interested in attaining a foundation in musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders.

ACCREDITATION

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Probe Ultrasound. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this musculoskeletal ultrasound essentials conference for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.