objectives

• Explain to a classmate how to use bedside ultrasound to evaluate musculoskeletal complaints (i.e. indications)

• Distinguish the appearance of cartilage, bone, muscle, tendon, and bursae on ultrasound.

• Practice using bedside ultrasound to review normal MSK anatomy.

  • Scan shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle.

• Explain to a classmate the limitations of ultrasound for MSK imaging.

• Correlate anatomy with interventional techniques (i.e. injections)

Please watch the following videos in preparation for today's session:

Shoulder

Ultrasound Techniques for Shoulder (8:43)

Bicep Tendon Dislocation (5:15)

Wrist (optional)

Wrist Ultrasound (4:59)

Knee

Limited ultrasound of the knee (3:19)

Exam Setup (3:51)

Lateral Meniscus (3:02)

Medial Meniscus and Medial Collateral Ligaments (2:44)

Patellar Tendon (1:42)

Ankle (optional)

Ankle and Foot (6:04)