This classic Mediterranean cruise, departing from Barcelona, Spain will provide
the clinician with the essentials of MRI evaluation of the
musculoskeletal system including the major joints and spine, as well as
to update the radiologist working with orthopaedic surgeons and other
clinicians. A systematic approach to the interpretation of these
studies will be provided and the participant will learn how to
incorporate the ability to read MRI examinations of the musculoskeletal
system into his or her practice.
All this, while experiencing the picturesque views of the Mediterranean! During
dockside we hope you are able to explore lands rich in romance
languages, classic architecture, food, art and music. Gaze upon the
very ceilings Michelangelo painted at the Sistine Chapel in Rome, walk
by the ruins of the Santa Maria Alemanna in Sicily, or work up an
appetite for one of Naples' great inventions - pizza! Whatever you
decide, you'll discover the countless treasures of the Mediterranean in
true Royal Caribbean style.
Sailing Itinerary
DAY/PORT ARRIVE/DEPART
Saturday, August 9/Barcelona, Spain/7:00 PM (Boarding begins in the afternoon)
Sunday, August 10/Villefranche (Nice), France/10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Monday, August 11/Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy/7:00 AM 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 12/Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy/7:00 AM 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 13/Naples (Capri), Italy/7:00 AM 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 14/Palermo (Sicily), Italy/7:00 AM 7:00 PM
Friday, August 15/At Sea
Saturday, August 16/Barcelona, Spain/7:00 AM / Disembark
Target Audience
Orthopaedic surgeons, spine surgeons, sports medicine specialists, radiologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, primary care physicians, family practitioners, rheumatologists and pain management specialists
Objectives
Following this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Define and recognize the normal MRI anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, as well as cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
- Recognize the most commonly seen pathologic findings in the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, as well as the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
- Distinguish the MRI appearance of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors
- Differentiate determinate from indeterminate soft tissue tumors
- Discuss and avoid the common pitfalls in MR imaging of the musculoskeletal system
- Utilize a systematic approach to evaluate MR imaging studies of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, wrist and hand, as well as the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
