The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust
Department of Radiology
Orthopaedic Institute
IMAGING OF ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS
Tuesday 10th May 2016
Course Objectives
This course will review the imaging of orthopaedic implants. It will address
when, why and how to image and will review specific implant and implantation
related problems in the most commonly treated joints / body areas.
The lectures will be given by radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons.
Tutorials will consolidate the contents of the lectures by discussing specific
cases in depth.
During the entire course a particular emphasis will be on discussion of the
complex field occupying the borderlands of radiology and orthopaedics.
Target Audience
Consultants in Radiology and Orthopaedics; Orthopaedic and Radiology
Registrars; Radiographers; Allied Health Professions with an interest in
orthopaedic implant imaging
Topics covered include
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Imaging techniques and their role in orthopaedic imaging in particular
image optimisation especially for CT and MRI.
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Nuclear Medicine and its role in orthopaedic imaging especially in infection.
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Imaging strategies and findings for common implant pathologies especially
infection and, sterile loosening and their differential diagnosis.
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Implant technology has led to a bewildering number of materials and
designs. The reasons for this will be explored and strengths and
particularly weaknesses and typical complications will be demonstrated by
an engineer and orthopaedic surgeon.
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The typical problems and complications of orthopaedic implants in the
most relevant areas will be reviewed by a team of an orthopaedic surgeon
specialised in this area and a radiologist.
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Implant related problems especially soft tissue problems such as bursitis,
nerve injury and muscle and tendon problems.
RCR and BOA CPD Credits applied for
Registration fee: £100
For an application form and further details please contact
Alison Whitelaw email Alison.whitelaw@rjah.nhs.uk
Tel: 01691 404661.
You can apply on line via www.orthopaedic-institute.org