Gulfcoast: Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology

Overview
Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology training video is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the ultrasound evaluation of commonly seen shoulder pathology. Ultrasound characteristics and diagnostic criteria of commonly seen pathology will be discussed.

Topics

Rotator cuff tears, abnormalities
Pathogenesis
Supraspinatus and insertion partial thickness tears
Articular partial-thickness tears
Bursal partial-thickness tears
Large full-thickness tears,
Massive full-thickness tears
Intrasubstance tears
Tendinosis
Fatty infiltration and muscle atrophy
Tendon volume loss
Joint and bursal effusions
Secondary findings of rotator cuff tears
Pitfalls in rotator cuff sonography
Other miscellaneous cuff pathology

Objectives

Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations
Recognize ultrasound characteristics associated with commonly seen shoulder pathology
Apply diagnostic criteria to evaluate shoulder pathology using ultrasound techniques
Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques & interpretation criteria to improve shoulder diagnostic/treatment accuracy