Imaging of Osteomyelitis & Septic Arthritis
Imaging of Osteomyelitis & Septic Arthritis is organized by vRad Radiology Education, Minnesota Medical Association (MMA).
Expires: 12/31/2024
Description:
In this 15-minute course, Dr. Nicholas Beckmann will discuss how to differentiate osteomyelitis from reactive marrow changes, the most important MRI sequences for diagnosing osteomyelitis, and how to differentiate septic arthritis from reactive joint effusion.
Learning Objectives:
• Select the most appropriate imaging approaches to allow prompt assessment of the injured and acutely ill patient.
• Apply optimal techniques to the acquisition of various imaging examinations commonly used in the emergency setting, maximizing diagnostic potential and considering patient safety.
• Develop and utilize a systematic approach to the assessment of traumatic injuries and non-traumatic acute diseases, from head to toe.
• Understand and be better able to implement the requirements for delivering continuous high-quality care in an emergency radiology service, as well as throughout the unique circumstances that accompany mass casualty incidents.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.