April 20 – 21, 2013 • Chicago, Illinois • Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
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This ultrasound course provides a broad foundation in the anatomy and pathophysiology of the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, foot and ankle and ultrasound-guidance of aspirations, injections and biopsies. |
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Overall Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- demonstrate proper ultrasound exam technique and procedure guidance applying standardized protocols
- identify and describe normal sonographic anatomy and fundamental pathology for rehumatology indications
- explain the requirements for documentation related to musculoskeletal ultrasound
Target Audience
This course is designed for rheumatologists, physicians and other healthcare providers who care for patients with rheumatic diseases.
SCHEDULE—SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013
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7:00 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:30 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Johannes Roth, MD • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
7:45 AM
Principles of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Rheumatologists
David Kane, MD • Adelaide and Meath Hospital; Dublin, Ireland
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- explain proper probe position and ultrasound machine settings and usage to consistently obtain reliable anatomic images
- describe strategies for integrating musculoskeletal ultrasound into the rheumatology practice
8:15 AM
Introduction to Typical Sonographic Findings in Rheumatology
Maria Antoinetta D'Agostino, MD • University of Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines; Paris, France
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- explain typical indications for the use of ultrasound in rheumatology
- discuss sonographic definitions for typical rheumatology pathology
8:45 AM
Introduction to Typical Sonographic Findings in Pediatric Rheumatology
Johannes Roth • Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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9:15 AM
The Hand & Wrist: Standard Scans, Sonographic Anatomy and Basic Sonographic Pathology
George Bruyn, MD • MC Groep; Loenga, Netherlands
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- assess normal sonographic anatomy and basic pathological sonographic findings in the hands and wrist
- assess rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthopathy, crystal arthritis, treatment response, and regional rheumatic pain syndromes by ultrasound
- describe ultrasound guidance of aspirations, injections, and biopsies
9:45 AM
Demonstration: Scanning of the Hand & Wrist
Minna Kohler, MD • Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, Massachusetts
10:00 AM
Hands-on Scanning: The Hand & Wrist
All Faculty
11:30 AM BREAK
11:45 AM
The Elbow: Standard Scans, Sonographic Anatomy and Basic Sonographic Pathology
Amy Evangelisto, MD • Arthritis, Rheumatic and Back Disease Associates; Voorhees, New Jersey
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- assess normal sonographic anatomy and basic pathological sonographic findings in the elbow
- assess rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthopathy, crystal arthritis, treatment response, and regional rheumatic pain syndromes by ultrasound
- describe ultrasound guidance of aspirations, injections, and biopsies
12:15 PM
Demonstration: Scanning of the Elbow
Jonathan Samuels, MD • New York University Langone Medical Center; New York, NY
12:30 PM
Hands-on Scanning: The Elbow
All Faculty
1:30 PM BOXED LUNCH
2:00 PM
The Shoulder: Standard Scans, Sonographic Anatomy and Basic Sonographic Pathology
Gurjit Kaeley, MD • University of Florida-Jacksonville; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- assess normal sonographic anatomy and basic pathological sonographic findings in the shoulder
- assess rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthopathy, crystal arthritis, treatment response, and regional rheumatic pain syndromes by ultrasound
- describe ultrasound guidance of aspirations, injections, and biopsies
2:30 PM
Demonstration: Scanning of the Shoulder
Marina Backhaus, MD • Charite University Hospital; Berlin, Germany
2:45 PM
Hands-on Scanning: The Shoulder
All Faculty
4:15 PM
Lecture and Demonstration: The Upper Extremity in Pediatrics (Separate Registration Required)
Johannes Roth, MD • Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nikolay Tzaribachev, MD • Center for Rheumatic Diseases; Bad Bramstedt, Germany
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5:00 PM
Hands-on Scanning: The Upper Extremity in Pediatrics (Separate Registration Required)
Johannes Roth, MD • Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nikolay Tzaribachev, MD • Center for Rheumatic Diseases; Bad Bramstedt, Germany
SCHEDULE—SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013
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7:00 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:30 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Johannes Roth, MD • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
7:35 AM
Billing, Coding and Report Generation
Alvin Wells, MD • Rheumatology and Immunotherapy Center; Franklin, Wisconsin
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- explain the requirements for billing, reporting and report generation as they relate to musculoskeletal ultrasound
8:05 AM
The Hip: Standard Scans, Sonographic Anatomy and Basic Sonographic Pathology
David Kane, MD • Adelaide and Meath Hospital; Dublin, Ireland
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- assess normal sonographic anatomy and basic pathological sonographic findings in the hip
- assess rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthopathy, crystal arthritis, treatment response, and regional rheumatic pain syndromes by ultrasound
- describe ultrasound guidance of aspirations, injections, and biopsies
8:35 AM
Demonstration: Scanning of the Hip
Amy Evangelisto, MD • Arthritis, Rheumatic and Back Disease Associates; Voorhees, New Jersey
8:50 AM
Hands-on Scanning: The Hip
All Faculty
9:45 AM BREAK
10:00 AM
The Knee: Standard Scans, Sonographic Anatomy and Basic Sonographic Pathology
Marina Backhaus, MD • Charite University Hospital; Berlin, Germany
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- assess normal sonographic anatomy and basic pathological sonographic findings in the knee
- assess rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthopathy, crystal arthritis, treatment response, and regional rheumatic pain syndromes by ultrasound
- describe ultrasound guidance of aspirations, injections, and biopsies
10:30 AM
Demonstration: Scanning of the Knee
Midori Jane Nishio, MD • John Muir Medical Center; Walnut Creek, California
10:45 AM
Hands-on Scanning: The Knee
All Faculty
12:00 PM BOXED LUNCH
12:30 PM
The Foot & Ankle: Standard Scans, Sonographic Anatomy and Basic Sonographic Pathology
Peter Balint, MD • National Institute of Rheumatology & Immunotherapy; Budapest, Hungary
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- assess normal sonographic anatomy and basic pathological sonographic findings in the foot and ankle
- assess rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthopathy, crystal arthritis, treatment response, and regional rheumatic pain syndromes by ultrasound
- describe ultrasound guidance of aspirations, injections, and biopsies
1:00 PM
Demonstration: Scanning of the Foot & Ankle
Paul DeMarco, MD • Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates; Wheaton, MD
1:15 PM
Hands-on Scanning: The Foot & Ankle
All Faculty
2:30 PM
Evidence Base for Ultrasound Guidance of Procedures
Darren Tabechian, MD • University of Rochester; Rochester, NY
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- describe proper technique for ultrasound guidance of aspirations, injections and biopsies
- demonstrate proper technique for ultrasound-guided procedures
- identify the potential benefits of performing ultrasound guided procedures
3:00 PM
Technique of Ultrasound Guidance
Janak Goyal, MD • Raritan Bay Medical Center; Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
- describe different techniques of needle insertion under ultrasound guidance
- explain the effect of needle and sound beam angle on needle visualization
- explain the effect of transducer tilt on needle visualization
- identify different approaches to the target under ultrasound guidance
3:30 PM
Hands-on Scanning: Ultrasound Needle Guidance
All Faculty
4:15 PM
Lecture and Demonstration: The Lower Extremity in Pediatrics (Separate Registration Required)
Johannes Roth, MD • Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nikolay Tzaribachev, MD • Center for Rheumatic Diseases; Bad Bramstedt, Germany
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At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to:
5:00 PM
Hands-on Scanning: The Lower Extremity in Pediatrics (Separate Registration Required)
Bethany Marston, MD • University of Rochester; Rochester, NY
Johannes Roth, MD • Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The registration fees are available until 12:00 midnight EST on the dates listed.
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Registration Confirmations
Attendees who pre-register by April 3, should receive a confirmation within seven business days. If you do not receive your confirmation, please call (800) 636-4766 (US & Canada) or (415) 979-2265 (international) or send notice via email to ACRProfMtgs@cmrus.com.
Registration Cancellations
Cancellations must be received in writing by April 1. No refunds will be issued after this date.
- All cancellations or refund requests received before 14 business days from the meeting will incur a $50 administrative fee.
- All cancellations or refund requests received within 14 business days leading into the meeting will not receive a refund.
- All refund requests will be processes after the event. No refunds will be issued onsite at the event. Cancelled registrations are non-transferable. Send requests via email to ACRProfMtgs@cmrus.com or fax to (415) 216-2537.
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2013 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course for Rheumatologists—Fundamentals
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REGISTRATION CATEGORIES |
EARLY BIRD
REGISTRATION FEE
by March 6, 2013 |
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REGISTRATION FEE
by April 3, 2013 |
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REGISTRATION FEE
after April 3, 2013 |
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$1230.00 |
$1585.00 |
$1825.00 |
NON-MEMBER |
$1785.00 |
$2300.00 |
$2650.00 |
Hotel Accommodations
To make housing reservations, contact the hotel directly and identify yourself as an attendee of the ACR State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium. ACR reduced rates are subject to room availability through Friday, March 22, 2013. After this date, room rates cannot be guaranteed. Check with the hotel for any early departure fees and cancellation/refund policies.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (800) 325-3535 or (312) 464-1000
Fax: (312) 464-9140
Website: www.sheratonchicago.com
Rates: $249 single/double per night (standard rooms)
$299 single/double per night (club level rooms)
$20 charge per additional person
No charge for children under 18 years of age staying with parents
Tax: Room rates are subject to city/state taxes. The current rate is 16.4% (tax rate is subject to change).
Direct Dial Reservations: Call the hotel directly at (800) 325-3535.
Website: www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ACR2013
Airline Reservations
To make your airline or car rental reservations, contact ACR's travel agency. Be sure to book early to obtain the best travel options.
Association Travel Concepts:
(800) 755-3899 or (858) 362-2719
Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
Website: www.atcmeetings.com/ACR
Ground Transportation
Rates listed are subject to change.
O'Hare International Airport:
(18 miles/30-60 minutes to Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers)
Airport Express Shuttle is $25 one-way; $46 round-trip
Taxi fare is approximately $35 - $45.
www.ohare.com
Midway Airport:
(10 miles/20-40 minutes to Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers)
Airport Express Shuttle is $20 one-way; $36 round-trip
Taxi fare is approximately $25 -$30.
www.ifly.com/chicago-midway-international-airport
Continental Go Airport Express Shuttle:
Phone: (800) 654-7871
Website: www.airportexpress.com
For additional information and train travel visit www.transitchicago.com or contact the hotel concierge. Hotel parking: Valet nightly parking is $51 with in-out privileges; self-parking is $39 per 24 hour period.
Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 567-8500
Website: www.choosechicago.com
The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Overlooking the Chicago River, the hotel is within walking distance of Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, the Loop business district, Art Institute and more.
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