Course Description
This 2-day course will focus on how ultrasound can make musculoskeletal diagnoses more precisely, accurately, and efficiently and how findings can be applied clinically. This will enable a more targeted treatment approach to patients suffering from soft tissue injuries such as Achilles tendinopathy, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris injury, and Shoulder tendinopathy. The course will include live dog labs, lectures, and hands-on experience with ultrasound.
Prerequisites:
This course is open to veterinarians only.
RACE Approved for 15 Credit hours by the AAVSB
Note: The last day of class ends early to allow students the opportunity to return home that evening. Do not make airline reservations that require you to depart class before 3:00 P.M.
Additional Course Information
Course Fee:$ 2,175
2025 Course Date:
September 18-19, 2025
Course Instructors:
Georgette Goorchenko, DVM, MS, DACVR
Juliette Hart, DVM, MS, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Ultrasound Techniques – this portion of the course will be presented via recorded lectures and will be sent before the start of class
- Ultrasound principles, including physics, echogenicity, artifacts, image formation
- Basic image optimization tools
- Adjusting ultrasound images
- Using appropriate probe orientation and scanning techniques
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Basics of ultrasound
- Thoracic limb injuries
- Ultrasound evaluation of the shoulder
- Pelvic limb injuries
- Ultrasound evaluation of the common calcaneal tendon
- Ultrasound evaluation of the flexor carpi ulnaris
- Ultrasound-guided treatment
- MSK U/S documentation
Class Times:
Day 1: 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. CST
Day 2: 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. CST
Note: The last day of class ends early to allow students the opportunity to return home that evening. Do not make airline reservations that require you to depart class before 3:00 P.M.
Course Location:
CRI's Headquarters
Springfield, Missouri
Class Sponsor: We want to thank Esaote for their generous support of the course.
Course Dates
Introduction to Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
