Hybrid MR Imaging in MSK
Weekday Course

ORGANIZERS: Eric Chang, Garry Gold, Emily McWalter, Edwin Oei, Philip Robinson

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Skill Level: Intermediate

Session Number: Tu-08

Overview
This course will provide an overview of current and emerging hybrid imaging methods for application in diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal radiology and their clinical utility for a variety of bone, joint, and soft-tissue disorders. In addition to selected clinical cases, the speakers will discuss optimization of imaging protocols, technical challenges and the utility of various radiotracers for PET-MR.

Target Audience
Clinicians and researchers interested in learning about hybrid imaging techniques for MSK applications.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
-Summarize current and emergent applications of hybrid imaging techniques in diagnostic and interventional MSK radiology;
-Describe specific clinical scenarios in which hybrid imaging techniques are superior over non-hybrid methods, particularly for oncological, inflammatory, and degenerative MSK disorders; 
-Explain how MR-US fusion improves the accuracy of image-guided MSK interventions; and
-Identify technical challenges associated with hybrid imaging techniques.