Musculoskeletal Imaging: Recognizing Key Radiographic Findings

Course Overview

This case-based educational session reviews key imaging findings associated with musculoskeletal abnormalities, including Ewing sarcoma and sacroiliitis. Through clinical examples, participants will explore characteristic radiographic features such as sunburst periostitis, lesion location, bone erosion, and sclerosis. Emphasis is placed on recognizing imaging patterns, distinguishing infectious from inflammatory processes, and developing accurate differential diagnoses.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify characteristic imaging findings of Ewing sarcoma, including periosteal reactions, soft tissue masses, and diaphyseal involvement.
2. Differentiate infectious sacroiliitis from inflammatory and metabolic conditions based on imaging features and patterns of joint involvement.
3. Recognize key radiographic findings, including bone erosion, sclerosis, joint space widening, and sequestrum formation, to support accurate diagnosis.
   
   

For New Users

If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers.

Audience and Claiming Credit

This course has been designed for radiologists. A certificate awarding credit will be issued to participants who have reviewed the entire presentation and correctly answered the post-test question.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designated this online course review for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jointly provided by the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education