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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Ultrasound Focus Series

ULTRASOUND HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: FOOT/ANKLE

Lecturer:

Todd P. Stitik, MD, RMSK and President – New Jersey Society of PM&R

Todd Stitik is a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

His primary clinical interests include musculoskeletal ultrasound, osteoarthritis and image-guided injection procedures.

 

 

Workshop Overview:

Foot-Ankle Region: Identify IA ankle; extensor tendons; talonavicular joint; 1st MTP joint; ATFL PRP; Subtalalr joint; Peroneal tendons; cuboid tunnel; Sinus tarsi; Tib-Fib ligament; Peroneal nerve at “knife edge” and crural fascia; Sural nerve; Posterior tibial tendon; Tarsal tunnel; Calcaneal branch tibial nerve; Tibial nerve block; Baxter’s nerve; Achilles tendon; Retrocalcaneal bursa; FHL tendon; Plantar fascia; Plantar fibroma; Heel pad; Knot of Henry; Intersection Syndrome; Morton’s neuroma; Intermetatarsal bursa; Planter plate

• Review videotaped examples of actual injection procedures in order to be able to identify IA ankle; extensor tendons; talonavicular joint
• Improve skill in foot and ankle diagnostic and simulated injection procedures by participating in hands-on small group scanning

  

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

This activity is made possible by an educational grant, and in-kind contribution of ultrasound machines from Konica Minolta.

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