Virtual Didactic- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Fundamentals presented by Christopher Visco, MD-Virtual Didactic- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Fundamentals Christopher Visco, MD

Virtual Didactic- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Fundamentals Christopher Visco, MD

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Chris Visco discusses ultrasound and its applications in medical imaging. He starts by emphasizing the importance of refreshing ultrasound knowledge and practicing ultrasound skills during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Visco introduces the basic physics of ultrasound, including the reverse piezoelectric effect and how sound waves are converted into images. He explains the differences between A-mode and B-mode ultrasound, and highlights the advancements in ultrasound technology over the years. Dr. Visco then delves into the fundamentals of ultrasound imaging, including tissue appearance and echogenicity, and the importance of imaging in orthogonal planes. He discusses the optimization of ultrasound settings such as depth, frequency, and focus, and provides tips for proper transducer holding techniques and ergonomics. Dr. Visco also explores the use of color and power Doppler techniques in evaluating blood flow, and highlights the significance of imaging in both longitudinal and transverse planes. He concludes by touching on the imaging of different tissue structures, including tendons, ligaments, nerves, bones, and cartilage. Overall, the video provides valuable insights into the principles and techniques of ultrasound imaging.

Keywords

ultrasound

medical imaging

COVID-19 pandemic

physics of ultrasound

ultrasound technology

ultrasound imaging

orthogonal planes

transducer holding techniques

color Doppler

tissue structures