Gyn-Uro-MSK-Team - Focus on Musculoskeletal Radiology

Methods: conventional musculoskeletal radiology

Basic rotation Duration 3 months

Learning objectives

General learning objectives

Specific learning objectives

Learning the normal anatomy and X-ray anatomy of the entire musculoskeletal system.
Recognize normal variations.
Systematic analysis of X-ray images.
Knowledge of clinical questions and the spectrum of clinical pictures
Knowledge of the value and limitations of imaging procedures on the musculoskeletal system; indication assessment
Basic knowledge of the indications for further, targeted clarifications using conventional diagnostics at various levels
Assessment of diseases from the rheumatological spectrum
Basic knowledge of manifestations of benign and malignant tumors of the musculoskeletal system
Basic knowledge of common orthopaedic treatment procedures and the implants used
Learning written structured findings, reporting and demonstrating findings to referring physicians

Practical activity

Practical learning of the setting technique in conventional X-ray diagnostics (2 working days, in consultation with the MTR management)
Quality assurance (examination acceptance)
Diagnostics: conventional X-ray images

In-depth rotation Duration 3-12 months

Methods: conventional X-ray diagnostics, CT, MRI, US, interventions

Learning objectives

General learning objectives

Specific learning objectives

In-depth knowledge of conventional X-ray diagnostics
Comprehensive knowledge of all X-ray setting techniques
Detailed anatomical knowledge of the MSK system
Knowledge of clinical pictures in traumatology, orthopaedics and rheumatology and interpretation of findings in a clinical context
Mastery of quality standards
Planning, execution and interpretation of MRI and CT examinations of the musculoskeletal system
Importance of CT and special CT techniques for the musculoskeletal system
Importance of MRI and individual MRI sequences for the musculoskeletal system, compilation of MRI examination protocols
Knowledge of the classification of osteolysis and periosteal reactions, diagnosis of benign and malignant tumors of the musculoskeletal system
Knowledge of orthopaedic treatment procedures and the implants used
Knowledge of the indications, significance, procedure and complications of interventions on the musculoskeletal system
Independent performance of interventions on the musculoskeletal system (joint punctures, infiltrations, ablations, etc.)

Practical activity

Assessment and diagnosis of sectional image diagnostics
Practical work on MRI/CT for special examinations/questions, including planning the examination together with the MTRs
Learning arthrography techniques (CT, MRI, DynaCT) including independent joint punctures