Ultrasound for Podiatrists

This 2 day introductory seminar is for Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals with an interest in utilising ultrasound imaging in their clinical practice. The format features didactic lectures, interactive scanning demonstrations and hands-on scanning tuition with a focus on scanning of the foot and ankle.This course is ideally tailored to new graduates, those with no or limited exposure to rehabilitative and diagnostic ultrasound with a desire to learn, and those currently using ultrasound whom wish to reinforce and expand their knowledge base.Curriculum: Basic PhysicsBasic physics of ultrasound ,instrumentation and artifacts.Knobology, scan techniques and terminologyAnatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Foot and AnkleNervesMuscleTendonLigamentsEnthesisFasciaBoneJointsImaging of soft tissue pathologyIdentify tears of major muscles, ligaments and tendons of the foot and ankleIdentify torn ligamentsIdentify tendinopathyIdentifying grades of tendinopathy (ie reactive vs disrepair vs degenerative tendinopathy).Identify soft tissue collections (including haematomas, abscesses ,ganglia and Mortens neuroma)Identify joint effusions and synovial thickeningIdentify bursitisPrinciples of foreign body localizationComplications of normal healing process including fibrosis, calcification, infection and non-healingHave an understanding of the limitations and pitfalls of scanning the foot and ankleInterventional Techniques ( if required) and practical techniques in ultrasound scanning of the foot and ankle.ObjectivesOn completion of the seminar, registrants should be able to:Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant anatomyDemonstrate the ability to effectively perform basic soft tissue imagingIdentify relevant muscles and tendons and ligamentsIdentify and assess soft tissue injuries including haematomas, muscle injuries, major ligament injuries and major tendon tears Identify ultrasound evidence suggesting fracture of small bones Identify foreign bodiesIdentify arthropathy, tendinopathy, enthesopathy tenosynovitis and bursitis Understand the limitations of ultrasound in diagnosis soft tissue injuries Understand the complications in the normal healing process including fibrosis, calcification, infection and non-healingWrite a structured report or complete proforma report for soft tissue assessment of the foot and ankleHave the clinical knowledge and ultrasound skill to be able to make appropriate management decisions according to the clinical situationUnderstand the requirement for a comprehensive scan and expert input in certain settingsRegistrants requiring CAHPU accreditation should contact ASUM www.asum.com.au Morning tea and lunch will be provided.