The IMPACT Initiative Learning Center: Lower Limb/leg and Calf Region

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience

This activity is intended for neurologists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, and occupational therapists who manage patients with spasticity and movement disorders.

Program Overview

This activity reviews use of ultrasound guidance for optimizing botulinum neurotoxin injections in the leg and calf region including pattern recognition, scanning tips, and needle guidance techniques

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Discuss ultrasound scanning techniques for identification of muscles, nerves, and bones in the lower limb (calf, leg) region
Identify key muscles, nerves, and bones in the lower limb (leg, calf) using ultrasound pattern recognition

Expiration

Dec 31, 2024

Discipline(s)

Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Faculty

Katharine E. Alter, MD
Pediatric/Adult Physiatrist 
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital 
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine Rehabilitation 
AT Still University 
Mesa, Arizona

David M. Simpson, MD, FAAN
Professor of Neurology
Icahn School of Medicine
Director, Neuromuscular Disease Division
Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratories
Director, Neuro-AIDS Program
Mount Sinai
New York, NY

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Allergan

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC Relias LLC., FreeCME., Lower Limb, Leg, Calf Free CE CME

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