Postgraduate Specialisation in Rheumatology

Rheumatology - DIDATTICA FRONTALE

Course code
4S003468
Name of lecturers
Domenico Biasi, Elena Fracassi, Davide Gatti, Luca Idolazzi, Maurizio Rossini, Ombretta Viapiana
Number of ECTS credits allocated
12
Academic sector
MED/16 - RHEUMATOLOGY
Language of instruction
Italian
Site
VERONA
Period
not yet allocated

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Learning outcomes


Knowledge of the technical parameters for ultrasound setting of PROGRAM section
Knowledge of proper MSK examination of joints and tendons of regions in PROGRAM section

Syllabus


Basic knowledge of ultrasound physics and artifacts
Ultrasound machine settings
Evaluation of joints and tendons of hand and wrist: US anatomy, normal and pathological findings
Evaluation of joints and tendons of elbow and knee: US anatomy, normal and pathological findings
Evaluation of joints and tendons of shoulder: US anatomy, normal and pathological findings
Evaluation of joints and tendons of ankle and foot: US anatomy, normal and pathological findings
Evaluation of joints and tendons of hip: US anatomy, normal and pathological findings

Reference books
Author Title Publisher Year ISBN Note
Iagnocco Eular Textbook on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology BMJ journals 2016 978-0-727-91866-6
Silvestri Enzo Normal ultrasound anatomy of the musculoskeletal system: A Practical Guide Springer Verlag; 2011 978-8-847-02456-4

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation of knowledge and practical skills after completion of lessons and practical activities



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