Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

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A Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound offers specialized training in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders through ultrasound imaging.

By IBMP

Last updated August 16, 2025

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$3,500.00

Course Description

The Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound is tailored for healthcare professionals who want to specialize in using ultrasound to diagnose musculoskeletal conditions. The program focuses on advanced imaging techniques, ultrasound-guided interventions, and real-time evaluation of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Participants receive hands-on training, improving their ability to accurately diagnose injuries, arthritis, and soft tissue disorders. Ideal for radiologists, orthopedic specialists, and physiotherapists, this fellowship equips professionals to incorporate musculoskeletal ultrasound into their clinical practice effectively.

What Will I Learn From This Course?

Advanced techniques in musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging
Interpretation of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic purposes
Identification of soft tissue and joint pathologies through ultrasound
Integration of ultrasound findings with clinical assessments
Guidance for musculoskeletal injections and aspirations using ultrasound
Evaluation of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones
Use of ultrasound in sports medicine and rehabilitation
Understanding of ultrasound anatomy in the musculoskeletal system
Application of ultrasound for guided interventions in orthopedics
Practical skills in performing musculoskeletal ultrasound scans

Eligibilty & Requirement

MBBS/MS/MD/DNB/Equivalent

Course Content

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Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 4 Topics

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Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation: Understanding sound waves, probe selection, frequency, gain, depth, and focus adjustments

Understanding MSK Anatomy: Review of basic musculoskeletal anatomy, with a focus on how it appears on ultrasound

Techniques of Image Acquisition: Proper scanning techniques for clear and reproducible images

Doppler Ultrasound Basics: Introduction to Doppler principles for assessing blood flow in the MSK system

Upper Limb Imaging – Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist 3 Topics

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Rotator cuff tears (supraspinatus, infraspinatus), Impingement syndrome, Biceps tendon pathology (tendonitis, rupture), Labral tears and instability

Elbow Imaging: Lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow), Olecranon bursitis, Ulnar collateral ligament injuries, Muscle strains

Wrist and Hand Imaging: Carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, Ganglion cysts, Tendon injuries (flexor, extensor tendons)

Lower Limb Imaging – Hip, Knee, and Ankle 3 Topics

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Hip Imaging: Hip labral tears, Greater trochanteric bursitis, Iliopsoas tendonitis, Hip joint effusion

Knee Imaging: Patellar tendinopathy, Meniscal tears, Ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), Baker’s cysts, Quadriceps and hamstring injuries

Ankle and Foot Imaging: Achilles tendon injuries (tendinopathy, tears), Plantar fasciitis, Ankle sprains (lateral and medial ligaments), Morton’s neuroma

Soft Tissue Ultrasound – Tendons, Ligaments, and Muscles 3 Topics

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Tendon Imaging: Differentiating tendinopathy from tendon rupture, Longitudinal and transverse views of tendons, Tendon healing and post-surgical imaging

Ligament Imaging: Assessing ligament tears and sprains, Imaging collateral and cruciate ligaments in the knee, Ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow

Muscle Imaging: Muscle strains and tears, Muscle hernias, Muscle atrophy and fibrosis

Advanced Doppler Ultrasound in MSK 4 Topics

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Doppler Ultrasound Principles: Advanced techniques in Color Doppler and Power Doppler

Intra-articular Blood Flow: Assessing synovitis and joint inflammation

Tendon and Ligament Pathology: Using Doppler to detect neovascularization and inflammation in tendons and ligaments

Vascular Pathologies: Assessing vascular malformations, hematomas, and muscle strains with Doppler imaging

Ultrasound-Guided Interventions – Injections and Aspiration 3 Topics

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Injection Techniques: Corticosteroid injections, Hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) injections, Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections

Aspiration Procedures: Aspiration of joint effusions, ganglion cysts, and abscesses, Needle guidance for accurate fluid collection

Injection and Aspiration in Complex Joints: Learning techniques for difficult-to-access joints like the hip and shoulder

Advanced Techniques in MSK Ultrasound 4 Topics

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Elastography: Understanding and applying elastography to assess soft tissue stiffness, fibrosis, and muscle changes

High-Resolution Imaging: Exploring the capabilities of high-frequency ultrasound for detailed tissue characterization

Muscle and Tendon Strain Imaging: Detecting microscopic changes in muscles and tendons, especially in athletes

3D Ultrasound Imaging: Emerging technologies in volumetric tissue assessment

MSK Ultrasound in Sports Medicine 4 Topics

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Sports Injuries: Imaging techniques for acute and chronic sports injuries

Muscle Strains and Tears: Using ultrasound to monitor healing and rehabilitation of muscle injuries

Tendinopathies in Athletes: Assessing tendon degeneration and inflammatory conditions, such as Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, and rotator cuff tendinopathies

Biomechanical Disorders: Evaluating joint instability, subluxations, and soft tissue imbalances

Research, Case Studies, and Clinical Interpretation 3 Topics

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Case Study Discussions: In-depth case study reviews, exploring common and rare MSK conditions, and correlating imaging findings with clinical symptoms

Report Writing: Learning how to write comprehensive ultrasound reports and present findings to multidisciplinary teams

Critical Thinking: Developing skills for advanced clinical decision-making in complex cases

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Lessons 9
Topics 31
Duration 12 Months
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Language English

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