Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM-ESMRMB • 16-21 June 2018 • Paris, France

Weekend Educational Course
Advanced Clinical MR Imaging in MSK
Advanced Clinical MR Imaging in MSK: Part 3
Weekend Course

ORGANIZERS: Eric Chang, Garry Gold, Emily McWalter, Edwin Oei, Philip Robinson

Saturday, 16 June 2018
S01  13:15 - 14:45 Moderators:  Emily McWalter, Alissa Burge

Skill Level: Intermediate
Session Number: WE-05C

Overview
This course will provide an in-depth discussion on current and next-generation MR imaging techniques for use in the musculoskeletal system. Clinical applicability for imaging normal and abnormal tissues will be featured. An interactive expert panel discussion on overcoming challenges for implementation will conclude the session.

Target Audience
Technologists, radiologists, and clinical practitioners who perform MSK imaging.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
-Describe the most appropriate uses of new MR imaging techniques;
-Explain the impact of MR imaging in clinical decision making for commonly imaged joints; and
-Describe the MR imaging appearances of common internal derangements.


13:15
   Knee
Jung-Ah Choi
The purpose of lecture is to review and apply current and emerging techniques in MR imaging of the knee joint.
13:40   SAMs: Knee
13:45
   Foot/Ankle
James Linklater
14:15
   Body composition, Lipid & Fat Imaging
Martin Torriani
Body composition can be assessed using multiple imaging modalities, such as CT, MRI, MRS and PET, and provide valuable information in conditions associated with abnormal lipid distribution. 
14:45
   Break & Meet the Teachers
 
Advanced Clinical MR Imaging in MSK: Part 4
Weekend Course

ORGANIZERS: Jenny Bencardino, Eric Chang, Garry Gold, Emily McWalter, Edwin Oei, Philip Robinson

Saturday, 16 June 2018
S01  15:15 - 16:45 Moderator:  Alissa Burge

Skill Level: Intermediate
Session Number: WE-05D

Overview
This course will provide an in-depth discussion on current and next-generation MR imaging techniques for use in the musculoskeletal system. Clinical applicability for imaging normal and abnormal tissues will be featured. An interactive expert panel discussion on overcoming challenges for implementation will conclude the session.


Target Audience
Technologists, radiologists, and clinical practitioners who perform MSK imaging.


Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
-Describe the most appropriate uses of new MR imaging techniques; 
-Explain the impact of MR imaging in clinical decision-making for commonly imaged joints; and 
-Describe the MR imaging appearances of common internal derangements.


15:15
   Spine
Amelie Lutz
Back and neck pain are among the most common reasons to seek medical advice. While there are clearly established guidelines for cross-sectional imaging study utilization in the diagnostic work-up, there has been a significant increase in these exams. But cross-sectional imaging findings have been shown to often poorly correlate with patients’ symptoms. In order to better serve patients, we need new tools to enhance or replace existing MRI methods. In this talk, four potential approaches will be discussed to reach this goal: kinematic MRI, novel sequences to complement existing MRI protocols, MRI around metal in the post-operative setting, and PET/MRI.
15:45
 Bone Marrow MRI: from Reconversion to Infiltration
Joan C. Vilanova
MRI is the technique of choice to analyze the bone marrow.  It is essential to understand the normal composition and distribution of bone marrow and the changes that occur with age, as well as other physiologic factors that can affect those signals. The normal distribution of red and yellow marrow in the skeleton changes with age in a predictable sequence. It is mandatory to understand the standard and advanced techniques such as diffusion and DIXON to perform an accurate evaluation of bone marrow from a physiologic process such as reconversion through an infiltration process.
16:15
   Panel Discussion
16:45
   Adjournment & Meet the Teachers
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