Important Dates
Early Bird Registration
Feb 7, 2025
General Registration
Mar 7, 2025
On-site Validation
Aug 21, 2025
Course Information
Course Title
MASTERS-2: MSK Ultrasound of the Upper Limb
Venue
Canon Canada Headquarters, 8000 Mississauga Road, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Date
August 21 (Thu) - 24 (Sun), 2025
Program
Overview
The course offers specialised training in advanced ultrasound imaging techniques tailored for specialists focusing on musculoskeletal regions. It covers detailed anatomy, scanning techniques, and pathology evaluation in the Shoulder, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand, Fingers, and Thumb areas. Live demonstrations provide visual examples for accurate identification of structures, complemented by hands-on practice on live models to enhance skills. Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions consolidate knowledge, spanning from fundamental principles to advanced applications, empowering participants with refined expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
Learning Outcomes
Through lectures and practical interactive sessions, participants will be able to use ultrasound as a tool to DIAGNOSE:
- Distinguish and identify anatomical landmarks, normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and pathologies.
- Interpret and differentiate sonographic apprearances of normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and pathologies.
- Acquire scanning techniques to dynamically assess and obtain ultrasound images of relevant anatomy.
- Generate and optimise ultrasound images using appropriate machine controls, settings, and transducer selection.
- Navigate ultrasound artifacts.
- Outline key clinical questions to determine most likely and differential diagnoses.
- Synthesise sonographic appearances of pathologies with patient presentation into clinical management decisions.
- Evaluate and assess progress through case-based discussions.
Accreditation & Certification
Martinoli Ultrasound courses are not CME/CPD-accredited by default unless stated. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion stating the total theoretical and practical education hours undertaken. Participants may choose to apply for self-claim CME/CPD points with their respective professional associations, societies, or colleges if such recognition is permitted. Please note that approval of self-claims is at the discretion of the relevant authority, and Martinoli Ultrasound is not responsible if credit is not granted.
Day 1 - AUG 21 | Shoulder (I)
- Registration / Opening Remarks / Introduction
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Rotator Cuff – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Morning Break w/ Snacks
- Hands-on Workshop I
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Long Head of the Biceps Tendon and Rotator Cuff Interval – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Lunch Break
- Lecture: Rotator Cuff Pathology
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Shoulder Girdle Muscles (incl. Pectoralis Major & Deltoid) – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Afternoon Break w/ Snacks
- Hands-on Workshop II
- End of day
Day 2 - AUG 22 | Shoulder (II), Arm & Elbow (I)
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Coracoid Area & Joint Spaces (incl. GHJ & ACJ) – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Hands-on Workshop III
- Morning Break w/ Snacks
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Nerves Around the Shoulder and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Hands-on Workshop IV
- Lunch Break
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Arm – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Anterolateral Elbow (Tendons & Ligaments) – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Afternoon Break w/ Snacks
- Hands-on Workshop V
- End of day
Day 3 - AUG 23 | Elbow (II), Forearm & Wrist (I)
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Posteromedial Elbow (Tendons & Ligaments) -Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Hands-on Workshop VI
- Morning Break w/ Snacks
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Nerves Around the Elbow – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Forearm – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Lunch Break
- Hands-on Workshop VII
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Ventral Wrist (Tendons, Ligaments & Retinacula) – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Afternoon Break w/ Snacks
- Hands-on Workshop VIII
- End of day
Day 4 - AUG 24 | Wrist (II) & Hand
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Nerves Around the Wrist – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Hands-on Workshop IX
- Morning Break w/ Snacks
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Dorsal Wrist (Tendons, Ligaments & Retinacula) – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Hands-on Workshop X
- Lunch Break
- Group Photo
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Hand – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Lecture & Live Demonstration: Fingers & Thumb – Normal Anatomy and Scanning Technique
- Hands-on Workshop XI
- Afternoon Break w/ Snacks
- Lecture: Soft-Tissue Masses in the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers
- End of day
Registration
Registration Fees
Regular Fee: AUD 5,740 or ~USD 3,650
Discounted Fee: AUD 5,430 or ~USD 3,450
Note: Course fees are charged in AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS. USD amounts are approximate based on the course's previous selling currency and may be subject to exchange rates at the time of purchase on your card's currency.
Cancellation & Refund
1. Cancellation by Martinoli Ultrasound (MU)
- MU reserves the right to cancel the course due to acts of nature, insufficient registrations, or any other circumstances beyond its reasonable control. In such cases, 100% of the course fee will be refunded.
- MU is not liable for any travel, accommodation, or other arrangements made by the participant.
2. Change of Speaker
- In the event that Prof. Carlo Martinoli is unavailable due to illness or any other reason, the course will proceed with a different qualified speaker delivering the same course content.
3. Cancellation by the Participant
- More than 60 days before the course: Partial refund with a cancellation fee of 5.75% of the course fee deducted.
- Less than 60 days before the course: 50% refund.
- Less than 30 days before the course: No refund under any circumstances.
Transfer of Registration
- You may nominate an alternative attendee once by notifying us in writing via email, including your course registration details and the new attendee’s information.
- This can only be done up to 30 days before the course.
Faculty
Prof. Carlo Martinoli, MD
Ellert Jan Barendrecht
Federico Pistoia, MD
Federico Zaottini, MD
Mark Wai Wah Lai, MD
Wibbo Hummelen
Travel Information
Accommodation
Note: Hotel accommodation is not included in the course fee. Special rate of CAD 149+taxes/night (room only) is offered until 21 July 2025 to participants. Breakfast available to purchase at CAD 21.95+taxes/person. Click the hotel name above to reserve your room now. Please note that the hotel does not accept any Debit Card or Cash payments.
Transportation
Nearest Airport: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), ~14km from the venue.
Ground Transport: Private/hotel transfer, taxi, Uber, or public transportation (UP Express to Union Station, GO Transit or Brampton Transit buses to the area of the venue)
Note: Flights and ground transport are not included in the course fee.
Travel Arrangements
- MU does not arrange travel, accommodation, or related services for participants.
- While MU may provide information about nearby hotels, partner hotels, or travel agencies, all arrangements are the sole responsibility of the participant.
- MU is not liable for any travel, accommodation, or other costs incurred under any circumstances, including if the event is cancelled by MU.