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Imaging 1st YEAR

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Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (Research)
English
3 ECTS

To be able to use musculoskeletal ultrasound for research and diagnosis as well as and identification of relevant structures of the musculoskeletal system; To be aware of pitfalls regarding the interpretation of US images; Able to report on an ultrasound assessment evaluation of the shoulder or knee, based on a specific research question

Be familiar with imaging modalities CT, MRI, X-ray in physical therapy related research and diagnostics and be able to 'read' these images on a relatively basic level

  • using x-ray: to be able to recognize signs of arthrosis and osteoporosis (3)
  • using MRI: to be able identify ACL injuries and rotator cuff tears (3)
  • using ultrasound: to be able to identify tendon and muscle damage (3)

Prof. dr. H.E.J. Veeger

Dr. R.T. Jaspers

Course Description

In this course students will be trained in working with ultrasound for the analysis of musculoskeletal function, pathologies and of course healthy structures. We will primarily focus on the shoulder and knee. On a more general level, students will be introduced to other imaging methods in orthopaedics: x-ray, MRI and CT. To this end, the course contains expert lectures on these imaging modalities.

The course will comprise:

  • Expert classes on imaging methods (MRI, CT, ultrasound) and research applications.
  • Classes on the recognition of a selection of musculoskeletal disorders using ultrasound.
  • Demo's and practicals regarding musculoskeletal ultrasound use for research and diagnosis.

Study Characteristics

  • Discipline: Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (Research)
  • Type of education: Expert lectures; Practicals; mini-research project
  • Academic skill: N/A
  • Graduate School: N/A
  • Start date: TBD
  • End date: TBD
  • Minimum number of students: N/A
  • Maximum number of students: N/A
  • Admission criteria: Contact the course coordinator for information on admission criteria: prof. dr. H.E.J. Veeger
  • Concluding assessment: N/A
  • Assessment type: N/A
  • With Certificate: N/A
  • Schedule info: N/A
  • Number of lessons: N/A
  • Total course duration in hrs.: N/A
  • Sign up period: N/A
  • Anticipated hrs of study: N/A
  • Available to: PhD students VU (and VU RMA students)

  • Course Description & Study Characteristics

    Course Description

    In this course students will be trained in working with ultrasound for the analysis of musculoskeletal function, pathologies and of course healthy structures. We will primarily focus on the shoulder and knee. On a more general level, students will be introduced to other imaging methods in orthopaedics: x-ray, MRI and CT. To this end, the course contains expert lectures on these imaging modalities.

    The course will comprise:

    • Expert classes on imaging methods (MRI, CT, ultrasound) and research applications.
    • Classes on the recognition of a selection of musculoskeletal disorders using ultrasound.
    • Demo's and practicals regarding musculoskeletal ultrasound use for research and diagnosis.

    Study Characteristics

    • Discipline: Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health (Research)
    • Type of education: Expert lectures; Practicals; mini-research project
    • Academic skill: N/A
    • Graduate School: N/A
    • Start date: TBD
    • End date: TBD
    • Minimum number of students: N/A
    • Maximum number of students: N/A
    • Admission criteria: Contact the course coordinator for information on admission criteria: prof. dr. H.E.J. Veeger
    • Concluding assessment: N/A
    • Assessment type: N/A
    • With Certificate: N/A
    • Schedule info: N/A
    • Number of lessons: N/A
    • Total course duration in hrs.: N/A
    • Sign up period: N/A
    • Anticipated hrs of study: N/A
    • Available to: PhD students VU (and VU RMA students)

Would you like to register or want to know more?

Please contact the course coordinator prof. dr. H.E.J. Veeger:

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