MSK Ultrasound Training

Our curriculum, authored by leading experts in MSK ultrasound, is peer-reviewed and CME-accredited. Every topic in our curriculum includes a course, virtual scanning cases with simulated Doppler imaging, knowledge assessments, scanning assignments, and guided imaging protocols that adhere to professional society guidelines (e.g., AIUM, CAAHEP), and a Mastery Exam. Participants have the opportunity to earn certificates, build their MSK ultrasound image portfolios, and claim CME credits as needed.

MSK Ultrasound Exam Indications
Regional MSK Anatomy
MSK Sonographic Anatomy
Sonographic Technique for MSK Ultrasound
Tips & Pitfalls - Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
MSK Ultrasound Case Studies

Learn both the regional and sonographic anatomy of the acromioclavicular joint and how to interpret ultrasound imagery of this joint. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in ultrasound-guided acromioclavicular joint injection and aspiration. Learn to evaluate various acromioclavicular joint pathologies with ultrasonography and clinical indications for performing acromioclavicular joint injections and acromioclavicular joint aspiration.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Procedure Indications & Contraindications
Site Selection
Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
Transducer Selection & Settings
Ergonomic Considerations
Patient Positioning
Infection Prevention
Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
Doppler-Mode Imaging
Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications

The one (1) real patient scanning case in this module includes and covers:

Patient Type: Adult Female
Relevant Findings/Pathology: One Real Adult Patient Training Case
Transducer Types: Linear-array
Scanning Approaches: Lateral-to-Medial and Anterior-to-Posterior
Procedural Techniques: In-Plane, Out-of-Plane, and Combination Techniques

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Learn the relationship of traditional illustrative and sonographic anatomy of the ankle and how to interpret ultrasound imaging of the ankle. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in ultrasound imaging to assess the ankle. Learn to identify and characterize the ankle with ultrasonography.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Ankle Anatomy including Joint Structures
Physiology & Ankle Movement
Sonographic Anatomy of the Ankle
Sonographic Techniques
Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Ankle

The 4 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male and Female
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Ankle Anatomy
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal

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Learn both the regional and sonographic anatomy and how to interpret ultrasound imagery of the shoulder joint. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in ultrasound-guided biceps tendon sheath injection. Learn to evaluate various biceps tendon sheath pathologies with ultrasonography and clinical indications for performing biceps tendon sheath injections.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Procedure Indications & Contraindications
Site Selection
Sonographic Anatomy & Characteristics
Transducer Selection & Settings
Ergonomic Considerations
Patient Positioning
Infection Prevention
Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
Tips, Pitfalls & Complications

The real adult patient training case in this module includes and covers:

Patient Type: Adult Female
Doppler & Imaging Modes: Greyscale & Color Doppler imaging
Scanning Approaches: Lateral-to-Medial and Proximal-to-Distal
Procedural Techniques: In-Plane, Out-of-Plane, & combination
Transducer Types: Linear

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Learn the relationship of traditional illustrative and sonographic anatomy and how to interpret ultrasound imaging of the elbow. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in ultrasound imaging to assess the elbow. Learn to identify and characterize the elbow with ultrasonography.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Elbow Anatomy, including Joint Structures and Musculature
Elbow Movement / Elbow Physiology
Sonographic Anatomy of the Four (4) Quadrants of the Elbow
Sonographic Techniques
Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Elbow

The 4 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Elbow Anatomy
Transducer Types: Linear

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Learn the relationship of traditional illustrative and sonographic anatomy and how to interpret ultrasound imaging of the foot. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in ultrasound imaging to assess the foot. Learn to identify and characterize the foot with ultrasonography.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Anatomy & Physiology of the Foot, including Bones, Joints & Musculature of the Foot
Neurovascular Supply to the Foot
Sonographic Imaging Techniques for the Dorsal and Plantar Foot
Pearls & Pitfalls in Evaluating the Foot

The 3 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male & Female
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Foot Anatomy
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Additional Foot MRI Imaging

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Learn the relationship between traditional illustrative anatomy and sonographic anatomy of the glenohumeral joint. Learn how glenohumeral joint injections and glenohumeral joint aspiration is performed, including the location and appearance of critical anatomical components in ultrasound imaging. Sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in performing ultrasound-guided glenohumeral joint injection and aspiration procedures are covered. Ultrasound-guided glenohumeral joint injection & aspiration procedure indications, sonographic techniques and scanning approaches, including imaging tips, pitfalls, and procedure complications are covered.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Procedure Indications & Contraindications
Site Selection
Sonographic Anatomy
Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
Transducer Selection & Settings
Ergonomic Considerations
Patient Positioning
Infection Prevention
Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
Tips, Pitfalls & Complications

The real patient training case in this module includes and covers:

Patient Types: Adult Female
Scanning Approaches: Anterior & Posterior Glenohumeral Joint
Procedural Techniques: In-Plane Needle Guidance
Transducer Types: Linear Array

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Learn the relationship of traditional illustrative and sonographic anatomy of the hand and fingers and how to interpret ultrasound imaging of the hand and fingers. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in ultrasound imaging to assess the hand and fingers. Learn to identify and characterize the hand and fingers with ultrasonography.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Hand & Finger Anatomy & Physiology including Kinematics, Muscles, Tendons, & Ligaments
Neurovascular Supply to the Hand & Fingers
Sonographic Anatomy of Hands & Fingers
Sonographic Techniques for Fingers, Palms Tendons & Ligaments
Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Hand & Fingers

The 5 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Hand & finger Anatomy
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal

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Learn the relationship of traditional illustrative and sonographic anatomy of the hip and how to interpret ultrasound imaging of the hip. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in ultrasound imaging to assess the hip. Learn to identify and characterize the hip with ultrasonography.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Hip Anatomy & Physiology, including Joint Structures, Musculature and Neurovascular Supply
Sonographic Anatomy of the Anterior, Medial, Lateral & Posterior Hip
Sonographic Techniques, including Anterior, Medial, Lateral & Posterior Approaches
Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Hip

The 4 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Hip Anatomy
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Compression

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Learn how to use ultrasound in the evaluation of the knee, including knee anatomy and physiology, and sonographic anatomy of the knee. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the knee are discussed.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Anatomy of the Knee, including Ligaments, Joint Structures, Tendons, Muscles & Neurovascular Supply
Knee Kinematics
Sonographic Anatomy, including Anterior, Medial, Lateral & Posterior Knee Anatomy
Sonographic Techniques
Pearls & Pitfalls of Evaluating the Knee

The 4 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Knee Anatomy
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Compression

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Learn the basic principles of performing ultrasound-guided metatarsophalangeal joint injection and aspiration. Review relevant anatomy and the use of ultrasound to evaluate metatarsophalangeal joint pathologies. Learn the clinical indications for performing the procedure. Review acute and chronic pathologic conditions that afflict the metatarsophalangeal joint, including trauma, degenerative arthritis, inflammatory conditions, infections, and masses. Develop cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided metatarsophalangeal joint injection.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Metatarsophalangeal Joint Disorders
Metatarsophalangeal Anatomy & Physiology
Arterial Supply & Nerves
Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
Pathologic Conditions, Including Synovitis & Joint Effusion
Procedure Indications & Contraindications
Transducer Selection & Patient Positioning
Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
Alternative Approaches
Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications

The 2 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: 2 Adult Males
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Right Foot Normal; Right Foot Severe Osteoarthritis
Transducer Types: Linear
Scanning Approaches: Dorsal, Medial, and Plantar; Proximal-to-Distal
Procedural Techniques: In-Plane

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Learn the relationship of traditional illustrative and sonographic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, including how to interpret ultrasound imaging of the musculoskeletal system. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in ultrasound imaging to assess the musculoskeletal system. Learn to identify and characterize the components of the musculoskeletal system with ultrasonography.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Anatomy & Physiology of Hard and Soft Tissues in the Musculoskeletal System
Sonographic Anatomy of Bones, Tendons, Muscles & Joints
Sonographic Techniques
Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating Musculoskeletal Structures

The 4 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Anatomy - Shoulder, Hand, Finger, Spine & Elbow
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Additional MSK MRI Imaging

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Learn how to use ultrasound to evaluate commonly encountered musculoskeletal ( MSK ) conditions. Sonographic characteristics of musculoskeletal tissues are described, as are the imaging techniques and scanning approaches utilized in MSK ultrasound.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Hard & Soft Tissue Anatomy
Sonographic Anatomy of Muscles, Bone, Tendons & Joints
Sonographic Technique for Imaging Bone, Muscles, Tendons, and Joints
Case Studies including Psoas Hematoma, Achilles Rupture, Hip Effusion, Banker’s Cyst, Fractures and More
Pearls & Pitfalls in Using Ultrasound to Evaluate the Musculoskeletal System

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male & Female
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Adult Male & Female Patients; Adult Femur Fracture Patient; Proximal Tibial Fracture Patient; Severe Knee Osteoarthritis Patient; Distal Ulnar & Radial Fracture Patients; Distal Tibial & Fibular Fracture Patients; Severe Knee Effusion Case
Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color-Flow Doppler, Pulsed-Wave Doppler
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Split-Screen Images: Radiographs; Anatomic Layer Removal

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Learn the basic principles of performing ultrasound-guided plantar intrafascial & perifascial injections. Review relevant anatomic landmarks and the use of ultrasound to evaluate the plantar fascia. Learn commonly agreed upon indications for performing this procedure. Develop cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided injections to alleviate plantar fasciitis.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Plantar Fascial Anatomy & Physiology
Plantar Fascial Disorders
Vascular Supply & Nerves
Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
Pathologic Conditions
Procedure Indications & Contraindications
Transducer Selection & Patient Positioning
Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
Alternative Approaches
Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications

The 2 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Type: 1 Adult Male; 1 Adult Female
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Proximal Plantar Fascia; Pathologic Thickened Proximal Plantar Fascia
Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color Doppler
Transducer Types: Linear
Scanning Approaches: Plantar Intrafascial Injection - Medial-to-Lateral Procedural Approach; Plantar Perifascial Injection - Medial-to-Lateral Procedural Approach
Procedural Techniques: In-Plane

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Learn to use ultrasound in the evaluation of the shoulder, including shoulder anatomy and physiology, and sonographic anatomy of the shoulder. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the shoulder are discussed.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Shoulder Anatomy & Physiology including Bones, Joints, Musculature, Tendons, Bursae and Neurovascular Supply
Sonographic Anatomy of the Shoulder
Sonographic Techniques for the Shoulder
Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Shoulder

The 3 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male & Female
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Shoulder Anatomy
Transducer Types: Linear

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Learn how to use ultrasound in the evaluation of the soft tissues, including soft tissue anatomy and physiology and sonographic anatomy of soft tissues. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating soft tissue are discussed.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Soft Tissue Anatomy & Physiology including Histophysiology, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Blood Vessels & Nerves
Sonographic Anatomy, including Differentiation of Bone vs. Soft Tissue
Sonographic Techniques, including Doppler Adjunct

The 4 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Soft Tissue Anatomy
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Additional Shoulder & Wrist MRI Imaging

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Learn how to use sonography to assess the tissues of the body, including subcutaneous tissue, fascia, muscle, tendon, vasculature, and bone. This module includes optimal transducer selection, imaging techniques, and scanning approaches for sonographically evaluating normal and pathological soft tissue. The sonographic appearance of abscesses and how they can be distinguished from cellulitis is discussed, as well as the use of ultrasound in localizing and removing foreign bodies from soft tissue.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Soft Tissue Anatomy
Sonographic Anatomy of the Various Tissue Types
Sonographic Evaluation of Foreign Bodies and Edema
Sonographic Technique with Normal Tissue, Cellulitis & Abscess
Imaging Tips & Pitfalls for Evaluating Soft Tissue with Ultrasound

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Male & Female, 8 Adult & 2 Pediatric
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Anterior Thigh Abscess, Posterior Neck Abscess, Nasal Bone Fracture, Soft-Tissue Edema, Pretibial Edema, Right Chest Wall Soft-Tissue Mass - Lymphoma, Enlargement of Anterior Cervical Lymph Nodes, Gluteal Soft-Tissue Hematoma, Retrosacral Cellulitis, Infected Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Transducer Types: Linear
Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal

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Learn how to use ultrasound in the evaluation of the spine, including spine anatomy and physiology, and sonographic anatomy of the spine. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the spine are discussed.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Spine Anatomy including Vertebra, Musculature and Spinal Cord
Physiology of the Spine
Sonographic Anatomy of Vertebral Column
Sonographic Techniques for Spine Imaging
Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Spine

The 3 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

Patient Types: Adult Only, Male
Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Spinal Anatomy
Transducer Types: Curvilinear

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Get an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided subacromial-subdeltoid bursal injection and aspiration. The course explores the use of ultrasound to detect bursal fluid and clinical indications for performing the procedure. Subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis, subacromial impingement syndrome, and rotator cuff injuries are discussed. Develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided subacromial-subdeltoid bursa injection and aspiration. Ultrasound-guided subacromial-subdeltoid bursa injection and aspiration procedure indications, sonographic techniques and scanning approaches, including imaging tips, pitfalls, and procedure complications are described.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Procedure Indications & Contraindications
Site Selection
Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
Transducer Selection & Settings
Ergonomic Considerations
Patient Positioning
Infection Prevention
Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
Doppler-Mode Imaging
Tips, Pitfalls & Complications

The real patient scanning case in this module includes and covers:

Patient Types: Adult Female
Relevant Findings/Pathology: One Subacromial-Subdeltoid Bursa Case
Scanning Approaches: Lateral-to-Medial Approach
Procedural Techniques: In-Plane Needle Guidance

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Get an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided tibiotalar joint injection and/or aspiration. Review relevant anatomy and explore the use of ultrasound to evaluate tibiotalar joint pathologies and clinical indications for performing the procedure. Acute and chronic pathologic conditions that afflict the tibiotalar joint are discussed, including trauma, degenerative arthritis, cartilaginous lesions, inflammatory conditions, and infections. Develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided tibiotalar joint injection.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Procedure Indications & Contraindications
Site Selection
Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
Transducer Selection & Settings
Ergonomic Considerations
Patient Positioning
Infection Prevention
Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
Doppler-Mode Imaging
Tips, Pitfalls & Complications

The real patient training case in this module includes and covers:

Patient Types: Adult Male
Relevant Findings/Pathology: One Training Case Featuring Real Patient Anatomy
Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color Doppler
Scanning Approaches: Medial-to-Lateral Procedural Approach
Procedural Techniques: In-Plane Needle Guidance
Transducer Types: Linear

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Learn how to use ultrasound in the evaluation of the wrist, including wrist anatomy and physiology, and sonographic anatomy of the wrist. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the wrist are discussed.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

Anatomy of the Dorsal and Volar Wrist
Physiology of the Wrist Joints
Sonographic Anatomy of the Wrist
Sonographic Techniques & Considerations when Imaging the Wrist, including Dynamic Scanning Techniques and the Use of Doppler-Mode Imaging
Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Wrist

The SonoSimulator® helps develop and maintain the critical visuomotor and visuospatial skills that are central to image acquisition and interpretation with real patient imagery, expert tutorials on-demand, and real-time feedback on success.

The 3 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover: