E³ - The Beauty of Basic Knowledge: Imaging of Common Joint Disorders

E³ 22B - Non-injured, painful, and swollen knee

March 4, 16:30 - 17:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
15 min
Imaging approach in adults
  1. To learn the appropriate imaging modality for different clinical scenarios is essential in ensuring accurate diagnosis and efficient patient care.
  2. To appreciate the strengths and limitations of each imaging technique helps in selecting the most suitable test for a given patient presentation.
  3. To understand the indications, contraindications, and potential risks of imaging studies is critical for safe and effective clinical decision-making in adult patients.
15 min
Imaging the painful postoperative knee
  1. To list conditions whereby the postoperative knee may display painful swelling.
  2. To explain how to make the best use of available imaging modalities to diagnose the underlying condition in a postoperatively swollen knee.
  3. To describe imaging findings in a postoperative painful, swollen knee.
15 min
Imaging approach in children
  1. To discuss the variety of causes of pain and knee joint swelling in children, with emphasis on do-not-miss diagnoses.
  2. To understand meticulous techniques and limitations when investigating non-traumatic abnormalities of the paediatric knee.
  3. To appreciate that a lack of a history of trauma does not exclude a post-traumatic condition in children.
10 min
Panel discussion