FELLOWSHIP IN MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND
Unlock new possibilities with the Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, a practical-based Postgraduate Diploma Program designed for medical professionals aspiring to excel in diagnostics. Gain clinical training, expert guidance, and advanced skills to master musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques and elevate your clinical expertise.
Batch starts on
Jan to Dec/ May to June
Course Duration
12 Months
Multimodal Program
Hybrid Mode & Clinical Attachment
Flexible payment
financing options available
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FELLOWSHIP IN MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND
The Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound course offered by the Medical Global Academy is an extensive course of learning for healthcare professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge in musculoskeletal ultrasound. This course will enable healthcare professionals to acquire extensive learning in the theoretical aspects of ultrasound anatomy, pathology, and procedures with regards to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and nerves. Through theoretical and practical learning, healthcare professionals will be able to acquire the expertise they need in musculoskeletal ultrasound that they can apply in their practice.
What you'll learn
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
Common Musculoskeletal Pathologies
Advanced Ultrasound Techniques
Clinical Applications and Case Studies
Research Methodology and Evidence-Based Practice
Key Features
- Attending /Non-Attending Classes
- Clinical Training in Nearest Hospital/Clinics.
- Free Study Material with recorded lectures
- Best Faculties (Super Specialists) of India
5. Library Access & Question & Answer Session
6. NAAC A+ University
7. 1 Year of Mentorship
8. Updated Curriculum
Course Curriculum
- Principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation
- Machine settings, probe selection, and ergonomics
- Artefacts in musculoskeletal imaging
- Indications and limitations of MSK ultrasound
- Sterile technique and infection control for ultrasound-guided procedures
- Rotator cuff evaluation (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor)
- Biceps tendon and subacromial-subdeltoid bursa
- Impingement assessment
- Common extensor and flexor tendons
- Ulnar collateral ligament and ulnar nerve
- Joint effusions and bursitis
- Flexor/extensor tendons
- Median and ulnar nerve evaluation
- Joint synovitis and ganglion cysts
- Iliopsoas, gluteal tendons, trochanteric bursa
- Evaluation of effusion, snapping hip syndrome
- Quadriceps and patellar tendons
- Medial/lateral collateral ligaments
- Joint effusions, Baker’s cysts
- Achilles tendon, plantar fascia
- Peroneal, tibialis, and flexor tendons
- Ligamentous structures, Morton’s neuroma
- Fundamentals of nerve sonography
- Brachial plexus, median, ulnar, radial nerves
- Sciatic, tibial, common peroneal nerves
- Entrapment neuropathies (e.g., carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel)
- Sterile technique and setup
- Diagnostic and therapeutic injections (joints, bursae, tendon sheaths)
- Needle visualization techniques
- Aspiration, lavage, and hydrodissection
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and corticosteroid injections
- Tendinopathies, tears, ligament injuries
- Bursitis, tenosynovitis, and arthritis
- Sports-related injuries
- Case discussions and image interpretation
- Live case demonstrations and clinical scanning
- Elastography in MSK ultrasound
- High-resolution nerve imaging
- Dynamic and weight-bearing ultrasound
- Artificial intelligence in MSK imaging
- Integration with MRI and other modalities
- Normal developmental anatomy in children
- Common pediatric MSK conditions: transient synovitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, hip dysplasia
- Evaluation of limping child
- Safety and technique adjustments in pediatric scanning
- Role of MSK ultrasound in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout
- Power Doppler and gray scale scoring systems (e.g., OMERACT)
- Early detection of erosions and synovitis
- Ultrasound-guided synovial biopsies
- Dynamic scanning in sports medicine
- Real-time evaluation of muscle tears, hematomas, and avulsion injuries
- Tendon subluxation, ligament instability
- Return-to-play assessment using ultrasound
- In-depth review of complex anatomical landmarks
- Recognition of normal variants vs pathology
- Anatomical pitfalls and misinterpretation avoidance
- Layer-by-layer dissection with ultrasound correlation
- Real-time movement-based scanning
- Tendon snapping, muscle hernias, impingements
- Stress maneuvers for ligament instability
- Use in rehabilitation and post-injury monitoring
- Point-of-care MSK ultrasound (POCUS) for trauma
- Fracture detection and joint effusions in ER
- Foreign body localization
- Rapid assessment of soft tissue infections and abscesses
- Cross-referencing imaging findings
- When to use ultrasound alone vs in combination
- Communicating findings in multidisciplinary teams
- Guided nerve blocks for chronic MSK pain
- Ultrasound in fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, enthesopathy
- Monitoring outcomes of regenerative therapies (e.g., PRP, prolotherapy)
- MSK ultrasound role in pain clinics
- Techniques and tools for remote MSK ultrasound consultation
- Real-time guided scanning over telemedicine platforms
- Legal and technical considerations
- Applications in rural and underserved settings
- How to teach MSK ultrasound to peers and students
- Curriculum development and academic pathways
- Developing workshops and clinical courses
- Leadership roles in sonography and MSK imaging societies
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Course Highlights
Duration: Comprehensive 12-month Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training Program
Clinical Exposure: workshops with real musculoskeletal case studies
Mode: Online and hybrid learning modules for flexibility
Faculty: Training by musculoskeletal ultrasound experts
Curriculum: Includes musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques for both diagnosis and interventional work
Certification: CPD UK International Accreditation
Program Structure
The fellowship will be of a structured nature with a mix of academic and practical knowledge.
Part 1: Online Academic Training
Basics of musculoskeletal ultrasound: handling of probes and image acquisition techniques
Ultrasound anatomy of muscles, joints, and tendons (sonoanatomy)
Interactive sessions with faculty experts
Lecture sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing
Study materials: e-books, notes, etc.
2-3 sessions every month on weekends
Final examination: MCQs
Part 2: Clinical Training
Practical training in real clinics and hospitals
Ultrasound scans for patients under the guidance of experts
Clinical training will also include an assessment of:
Shoulder
Knee
Elbow
Wrist
Ankle
Hip and small joints
Learning different procedures using ultrasound technology:
Joint injections
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Aspirations
High patient flow centers for different cases
Who Should Enroll
Radiologists
Orthopedic Doctors
Sports Medicine Physicians
Physiotherapists
Pain Management Specialists
Sonographers
Professional Growth & Career Scope
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Specialist
Sports Injury Consultant
Pain Management Specialist
Diagnostic Imaging Practitioner
Independent MSK Ultrasound Practice Setup
Certification / Accreditation
The CPD UK International Certification will be issued to the successful participants of the program, enabling them to grow in their careers in clinical practices and healthcare setups across the globe.
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