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Musculoskeletal Procedures I
Course: DMS252

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   4 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   6 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Ultrasound terminology and physics. Anatomical variants, normal, and pathological sonographic findings in musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound of the upper extremity.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Utilize terminology associated with ultrasound, specifically musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound. (I)
2. Determine the differing appearance of structures that are visualized with ultrasound (tendons, muscle, nerve, etc.). (II)
3. Demonstrate basic scanning protocols for the upper extremity (i.e., shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand). (III)
4. Assess normal anatomy for upper extremity scanning. (II, III)
5. Detect pathology in upper extremity scans. (II, III, IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Terminology
   A. Longitudinal axis
   B. Short axis
   C. Superficial
   D. Deep
   E. Proximal
   F. Distal
   G. Medial
   H. Lateral
   I. Anisotrophy
   J. Hyperechoic
   K. Hypoechoic
   L. Anechoic
   M. Isoechoic

II. Appearance of structures
   A. Tendons
   B. Ligament
   C. Muscle
   D. Nerve
   E. Fluid
   F. Bone
   G. Bursa
   H. Scar tissue
   I. Lipoma
      1. cyst

III. Scanning Protocols
   A. Shoulder
      1. Bony anatomy
      2. Biceps
      3. Subscapularis
      4. Pectoralis major
      5. Supraspinatus
      6. Infraspinatus/teres minor
         a. Posterior Glenohumeral (GH) joint Labrum
         b. Humeral Cortical Surface
      7. Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint
      8. Bursa
      9. Dynamic impingement
   B. Elbow
      1. Bony anatomy
      2. Common extensor tendon
      3. Lateral elbow joint
      4. Radial collateral ligament
      5. Distal triceps tendon
      6. Olecranon bursa
      7. Common flexor tendon
      8. Ulnar collateral ligament
      9. Ulnar nerve
      10. Median nerve
      11. Distal biceps tendon
   C. Wrist
      1. Bony anatomy
      2. Extensor compartments
      3. Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)
      4. Carpal tunnel
      5. Flexor tendons
   D. Hand
      1. Bony anatomy
      2. Flexor tendons
      3. Extensor tendons
      4. Ligaments

IV. Pathology
   A. Shoulder
      1. Tearing
      2. Bursitis
      3. Tendinitis
      4. Tendinosis
      5. Tenosynovitis
      6. Bony abnormalities
         a. Lifting
         b. Irregularities
         c. Spurring
      7. Arthritic/degenerative changes
      8. Joint effusion
      9. Lipomas
      10. Artifact
         a. Calcification
         b. Metal
         c. Total Joint
   B. Elbow
      1. Tendinitis
      2. Bursitis
      3. Tearing
      4. Bony abnormalities
      5. Sprain/strain
      6. Ulnar Nerve pathology (subluxation/dislocation)
      7. Joint effusion.
   C. Wrist
      1. Tendinitis
      2. Tenosynovitis
      3. Bony abnormalities
      4. Arthritic/degenerative changes
      5. Joint effusion
      6. Ganglion cysts
      7. Tendon/ligament tears
   D. Hand
      1. Arthritic/degenerative changes
      2. Stress fractures
      3. Trigger finger
      4. Dupuytren?s contracture
      5. Joint effusion
      6. Tendonitis
      7. Ligament sprain
      8. Ganglion cysts

 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2016

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