EULAR Sonography Course 
 

The aim of this annual three level course is to cover all spectrum of conditions in which musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSUS) could be used in rheumatology practice and research.

The basic course (up to 36 participants with little or no experience in MSUS) aims at teaching musculoskeletal sonoanatomy, standardised MSUS scanning method according to EULAR guidelines and basic MSUS pathological findings, as well as giving an overview of the role of MSUS in rheumatological clinical practice. The programme focuses on two main targets: technical know-how (and how to obtain good images) and interpretation.

The intermediate course (up to 36 participants with some experience in MSUS) aims at consolidating standardised MSUS scanning methods according to EULAR guidelines, as well as describing and identifying musculoskeletal lesions/abnormalities by US and knowing the role of MSUS in different musculoskeletal pathologies (inflammatory, degenerative and/or traumatic). The standardised approach in the study of the various anatomic regions as well as the future development of US technique and its role as a research tool is discussed.

The advanced course (up to 36 participants with considerable experience in MSUS) focuses on difficult issues within MSUS and emerging research fields in MSUS (contrast enhanced, 3D, quantification of inflammation). This includes time for discussion with expert rheumatologists and radiologists in MSUS.

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18th EULAR Sonography Course

22 - 25 May 2011, Leeds, UK

EULAR course bursaries

EULAR grants 15 bursaries at 1'000 EUR to young rheumatologists attending the basic course.

Please note that you have to be duly registered to the course when applying for a bursary.