AIM
To provide an understanding of the use of injections in the management of joint and soft tissue pathology and advance the professional responsibility towards injection practice.
OBJECTIVES
- Outline the indications and contra-indications for joint and soft tissue injections including when to refer.
- Discuss practical considerations for consent, equipment, techniques, complications.
- Identify tips and pitfalls.
- Demonstrate practical techniques and injections to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee simulated models.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
- Briefly outline the general musculoskeletal anatomy.
- Demonstrate soft tissue assessment and be able to evaluate the need for intervention with injection therapy.
- Understand and discuss the indications and contraindications for injections.
- Identify safety techniques involve in injection administration including correct equipment and complications that may occur.
- Demonstrate safe and accurate injections in joints and soft tissues, using anatomical simulation models.
AIM
To provide an understanding of the use of injections in the management of joint and soft tissue pathology and advance the professional responsibility towards injection practice.
OBJECTIVES
- Outline the indications and contra-indications for joint and soft tissue injections including when to refer.
- Discuss practical considerations for consent, equipment, techniques, complications.
- Identify tips and pitfalls.
- Demonstrate practical techniques and injections to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee simulated models.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
- Briefly outline the general musculoskeletal anatomy.
- Demonstrate soft tissue assessment and be able to evaluate the need for intervention with injection therapy.
- Understand and discuss the indications and contraindications for injections.
- Identify safety techniques involve in injection administration including correct equipment and complications that may occur.
- Demonstrate safe and accurate injections in joints and soft tissues, using anatomical simulation models.
