Plantar Fasciitis Injection - SonoSim Ultrasound Training

Plantar Fasciitis Ultrasound-Guided Injection Procedures

Learn to perform ultrasound-guided plantar intrafascial and perifascial injections, with a focus on treating plantar fasciitis. Beginning with an overview of foot anatomy, this module progresses through detailed sonographic visualization of the plantar fascia and adjacent structures. Explore the use of ultrasound to assess plantar fasciitis and related pathology, understand clinical indications for injection, and apply key techniques for patient positioning and scanning.
CME Credits:
2
Cases:
2
Price US$399.00
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Each SonoSim module contains:

  • A Didactic, Cloud-Based, Multimedia Course
  • Real-Time Knowledge Checks & a Mastery Test
  • A Series of Hands-On, Real Patient Scanning Cases Accessed with the SonoSimulator® Ultrasound Probe

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Course Highlights

SonoSim cloud-based, multimedia, didactic courses are created by leading ultrasound experts, and are internet accessible immediately after purchase, on any device. There are knowledge checks with real-time feedback throughout each course, as well as a Mastery Test that is automatically graded.

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Plantar Fascial Anatomy & Physiology
  • Plantar Fascial Disorders
  • Vascular Supply & Nerves
  • Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
  • Pathologic Conditions
  • Procedure Indications & Contraindications
  • Transducer Selection & Patient Positioning
  • Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
  • Alternative Approaches
  • Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The SonoSimulator® helps develop and maintain the critical visuomotor and visuospatial skills that are central to image acquisition and interpretation with real patient imagery, expert tutorials on-demand, and real-time feedback on success.

The 2 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Type: 1 Adult Male; 1 Adult Female
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Proximal Plantar Fascia; Pathologic Thickened Proximal Plantar Fascia
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color Doppler
  • Transducer Types: Linear
  • Scanning Approaches: Plantar Intrafascial Injection - Medial-to-Lateral Procedural Approach; Plantar Perifascial Injection - Medial-to-Lateral Procedural Approach
  • Procedural Techniques: In-Plane

Continued Medical Education

The Plantar Intrafascial & Perifascial Injections: Ultrasound-Guided Procedure Module teaches one the basic principles of how to survey foot anatomy on ultrasound and then perform ultrasound-guided plantar intrafascial and perifascial injections. The course begins with a review of traditional illustrative anatomy and then describes sonographic anatomy of the plantar fascia and relevant surrounding structures in detail. The use of ultrasound to evaluate plantar fascia pathologies, including plantar fasciitis and plantar fascia tear/rupture, is discussed, along with clinical indications for performing ultrasound-guided injections. Patient positioning, sonographic techniques, and scanning approaches used in performing such procedures are covered. The course concludes with technical tips and pitfalls, potential complications, and a summary of salient teaching points. Six different simulated procedure points help one develop the visuospatial skills required to successfully perform ultrasound-guided plantar intrafascial and perifascial injections.

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 American College of Emergency Physicians, the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians, and SonoSim, Inc. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 2 hours of ACEP Category I credit.

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