Self-Assessment: Muscle US: Quantitative Assessment & Patterns of Muscle Involvement

Self-Assessment: Muscle US: Quantitative Assessment & Patterns of Muscle Involvement | Gait Analysis & Orthotics for NMDs

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Course Description

Muscle US: Quantitative Assessment and Patterns of Muscle Involvement
Identify US findings characteristic of myopathic and neurogenic disorders; describe methods for quantifying skeletal muscle thickness and echo intensity; recognize the utility of quantitative muscle US for diagnosis and disease monitoring; and apply quantitative muscle US techniques in evaluating patients with NMDs.

James B. Meiling, DO | Adam D. Comer, MD

Gait Analysis and Orthotics for NMDs
Recognize components of normal gait cycle; describe abnormal gait patterns for proximal versus distal muscle weakness; discuss strategies for orthotic and gait aid prescription for proximal versus distal muscle weakness; and apply their newly acquired knowledge on case based gait analysis using volunteers in the audience.

Edie Almohabar, RN, BSN, Certified Pedorthist | Michelle C. Tan, BA | Faye C. Tan, MD | Donna Bloodworth, MD

Objectives:
1.Identify US findings characteristic of myopathic and neurogenic disorders;
2. Describe methods for quantifying skeletal muscle thickness and echo intensity;
3. Recognize the utility of quantitative muscle US for diagnosis and disease monitoring; and apply quantitative muscle US techniques in evaluating patients with NMDs.
4. Recognize components of normal gait cycle; describe abnormal gait patterns for proximal versus distal muscle weakness; discuss strategies for orthotic and gait aid prescription for proximal versus distal muscle weakness.

To claim self-assessment (SA) credit, you must watch the session recordings and answer a post-test. You must get above a 70% on the post-test survey to claim credit.

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) have reviewed and approved this product as part of a comprehensive lifelong learning program, which is mandated by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) as a necessary component of maintenance of certification (MOC).

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The AANEM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Summary


Availability:	On-Demand
	Expires on Oct 14, 2027


Cost:	Member: $50.00 Non-Member: $75.00


Credit Offered:	3 SA CME Credits 3 CEU Credits