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Study Course Description

Musculoskeletal Radiology III

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RRD_072
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in musculoskeletal radiology according to the requirements of radiology speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in radiologist’s speciality according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.• To classify and briefly describe the normal anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and the most common anatomical variants. • To differentiate between, analyse and briefly describe the clinic, radiological findings (X-ray, USG, bone densitometry) and the basic principles of treatment of the most frequent pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. • To recognise, formulate and radiologically assess the significance of musculoskeletal CT scans, indications for i/v contrast administration, contraindications. • To recognise, formulate and briefly describe the significance of musculoskeletal MRI scans, indications for i/v contrast administration, contraindications.

Skills

1.• To recognise, characterise and evaluate normal and abnormal findings on radiographs of the musculoskeletal system (X-ray and USG, bone densitometry). • To distinguish between, interpret and explain the principles of musculoskeletal radiograph projections and the basic principles of their execution. • To demonstrate, explain and use the basic principles and findings of musculoskeletal USG. • To differentiate between, interpret and explain musculoskeletal CT protocols (including i/v contrast administration, arthrography) and their descriptions. • To recognise, describe and evaluate musculoskeletal MRI protocols (including i/v contrast administration, arthrography) and their descriptions.

Competences

1.• To evaluate, substantiate and justify musculoskeletal radiographs and their descriptions. • To plan, interpret and compare radiographic projections of the musculoskeletal system. • To plan, interpret and justify musculoskeletal USG examinations, findings and descriptions. • To plan, interpret and evaluate musculoskeletal CT protocols (including i/v contrast administration, arthrography) and their descriptions. • To evaluate, substantiate and justify musculoskeletal MRI protocols (including i/v contrast administration, arthrography) and their descriptions.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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• To acquire and defend the acquired theoretical basic knowledge in musculoskeletal radiology. • To discover and develop methodology, data processing, analysis, interpretation, formation of diagnostic opinions in radiological examinations of the musculoskeletal system. • To master and generate electronic transmission of data in examinations of the musculoskeletal system and basic principles of radiological work in e-environment. • To develop and improve team work and interdisciplinary communication skills. • To improve and develop basic skills for preparation of case reports for a demonstration, theoretical analysis and presentation at councils, clinical conferences, scientific forums and for publication. • To develop and apply in clinical interpretation basic skills for preparation, designing and presentation of an individual clinically-oriented research.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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A certified teaching physician assesses the resident’s knowledge and skills on a 10-point scale at the end of each rotation cycle. Theoretical knowledge of normal and pathological radiological anatomy and practical skills in interpretation of examinations according to the study course description of the relevant radiology specialty are assessed.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Clinical case seminar in musculoskeletal radiology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Seminar in musculoskeletal radiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Seminar in musculoskeletal radiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Seminar in musculoskeletal radiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Blankenbaker D. and Davis K. 2016. Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Trauma 2nd ed. Elsevier

2.

Manaster B. 2016. Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Non-Traumatic Disease 2nd ed. Elsevier

3.

Moeller T. and Reif E. 2017. Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, Volume 3: Spine, Extremities, Joints 2nd ed. Thieme

Additional Reading

1.

American Journal of Roentgenology

2.

European Journal of Radiology

3.

The Lancet

Other Information Sources

1.

Medical and e-learning websites for healthcare professionals (IMAIOS)

2.

Radiopaedia