Integrating Imaging into Musculoskeletal Practice – the Knee

Purpose

This 1-day course is aimed at clinicians wanting to learn more about requesting and basics of interpreting musculoskeletal imaging of the knee and how to utilise for better patient care in practice. This includes new APPs, those in FCP roles with a desire to learn about specific body areas in more detail and senior MSK clinicians with limited or no radiology background.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will:

• Know the indication for requesting basic imaging for the knee
• Have a structured method of looking at these images
• Understand where imaging plays a role clinically and pit falls and advantages in the use of imaging and patient care
• Have an understanding of what is normal and what is abnormal in these images
• Have an idea of resources to help you develop your skills
• Discuss how you interpret imaging, imaging reports and how you discuss this with your MSK patients

The day includes: - Requesting and looking at X-rays - Requesting and looking at MRIs - Case study based- teaching, orientation, normal, normal variants, pathological images, evidence base on imaging and how to utilise it to enhance your existing clinical reasoning & patient care.

Audience

MSK Physiotherapists band 6 and above

Method

1 day virtual delivery Zoom

Other Information

Delivered by MACP - Jessica Gent, Advanced Practice

Cost

Please note you will be informed in advance if there is a direct cost to you or your organisation for your attendance at this programme.

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