What About the Upper Limb Joints? An Interactive, Systematic Approach to Image Interpretation of the Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Joints

Facilitator(s): Imelda Williams, Xu Yang

Synopsis: The MRPBA expects that registered practitioners should be able to convey and identify significant findings. The purpose of this workshop is to enhance participants image interpretation skills and terminology when viewing X-ray images of upper limb joints. 

Key issues: The MRPBA’s emphasizes safe practices and timely interprofessional communication when identifying significant findings at the point of patient care. Numerous publications have identified that not all practitioners are confident when conveying imaging findings. 

Aims: Through interactive access to image manipulation software, participants should be able to enhance their knowledge in identify and describing traumatic X-ray images of the upper limb joints. 

Learning outcomes: 

• Apply a systematic approach when analysing X-ray images of the upper limb joints;
• Describe using appropriate terminology relating to traumatic pathology of the shoulder -, elbow-, and wrist joints; and
• Demonstrate knowledge enhancement by undertaking three interactive image manipulation and assessment tool activities applicable to each of the joints under scrutiny.