Learning outcomes

The main goal of this course is to teach infiltration therapy in Rheumatology.
The course treats:
- different common drugs for intra-articular infiltrations (low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, steroids, anesthetics, bisphosphonates)
- techniques for each site (knee, wrist, shoulder, ankle, foot, small joints, enthesis)
Many basical notions about ultrasound-guided ankle infiltrations will be dispatched.
The course includes practical clinical trainings.

Program

The course treats:
- different common drugs for intra-articular infiltrations (low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, steroids, anesthetics, bisphosphonates)
- techniques for each site (knee, wrist, shoulder, ankle, foot, small joints, enthesis)
Many basical notions about ultrasound-guided ankle infiltrations will be dispatched.

Examination Methods

Attendance is mandatory.
Date-time: 12-19-26 March 2019 h. 5.30-7.30 pm.
Place: Rheumatology Unit, floor 2 - Policlinico GB Rossi
Recommended years: 5-6.