About This CME Teaching Activity
This CME activity provides an update of current information on MR imaging in the assessment of musculoskeletal disorders. Essential anatomy, physiology and pathology are emphasized that explain imaging findings in disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and fingers. MR imaging findings in the assessment of common problems in upper extremities are compared to those derived from other imaging methods.
Target Audience
The target audience is practicing radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, sports medicine physicians, and other physicians interested in musculoskeletal disorders.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to:
- Assess MR images in patients with internal derangements of the upper extremity joints.
- Articulate the anatomic features fundamental to accurate interpretation of the MR imaging findings in these disorders.
- Formulate a reasonable differential diagnostic list and be able to identify the most likely diagnosis.
- Comprehend the pathogenesis and imaging findings associated with common and important disorders that affect the upper extremities.
No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.
Program
SHOULDER I: TENDONS
Session 1
Human Tendons, Structures of the Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Basic Footprint Anatomy and Patterns of Failure with Emphasis on Terminology, Tears and Pseudotears, Impingement and Calcification
Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Pectoralis Major/Minor and Teres Major/Latissimus Dorsi Tendons
Eric Y. Chang, M.D.
Proximal Biceps Tendon and Rotator Internal
Eric Y. Chang, M.D.
SHOULDER II: SLAP LESIONS AND GLENOHUMERAL JOINT INSTABILITY
Session 2
Superior Labrum: Anatomy, Normal Variants, SLAP Lesions, and Microinstability
Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Macroinstability of the Glenohumeral Joint Including Patterns of Failure of the Labrum and Glenohumeral Ligaments
Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
SHOULDER III: THROWING SHOULDER/ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT
Session 3
Throwing Shoulder
Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Acromioclavicular Joint
Mini N. Pathria, M.D.
FOCUS SESSION: Shoulder: MRI/Arthroscopy Correlation
Brady Huang, M.D.
Session 4
FOCUS SESSION: Brachial Plexus
Brady Huang, M.D.
ELBOW: TENDONS/LIGAMENTS
Session 5
Elbow Tendons: Biceps, Triceps, Brachialis and Common Extensor and Flexor Tendons
Christine B. Chung, M.D.
Elbow Ligaments: Anatomy and Patterns of Failure, Including Fracture – Dislocations and Posterolateral and Posteromedial Rotary Instability and The Throwing Elbow
Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Session 6
FOCUS SESSION: Entrapment Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity
Evelyne A. Fliszar, M.D.
FOCUS SESSION: Bone Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions
Edward Smitaman, M.D.
BONE/JOINT: ARTHRITIS AND TRAUMA
Session 7
Arthritis: Role of MRI
Karen C. Chen, M.D.
Fractures/Dislocations of the Upper Extremity: Role of MRI and CT Scanning
Tudor Hughes, M.D.
WRIST I: TFCC
Session 8
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC): Anatomy and Patterns of Failure
Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
WRIST II: LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS
Session 9
Intrinsic/Extrinsic Ligaments of the Wrist: Anatomy and Patterns of Failure
Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Carpal Instability Patterns Including CID, CIND and Greater and Lesser Arc Injuries
Donald L. Resnick, M.D.
Flexor and Extensor Tendons of the Wrist
Brady Huang, M.D.
HAND AND FINGERS
Session 10
MRI Finger and Critical Ligaments of the Thumb
Christine B. Chung, M.D.
