AMSIG 2018 Scientific Programme
KEY SESSIONS COVERING:
+ Rheumatology, Oncology & MSK Intervention
+ Shoulder Pathology I
+ Shoulder Pathology II
+ Elbow, Wrist & Hand
+ Proffered Papers & Scientific Presentations
+ Pathology Of The Spine
11 RANZCR CPD points can be claimed for attendance at the Australasian Musculoskeletal Imaging Group (AMSIG) Annual Meeting 2018.
The 2018 AMSIG Convenors are delighted to be offering two post conference workshops^
ULTRASOUND SCANNING WORKSHOP
With thanks to our Major Sponsor Canon Medical Systems
NIMBUS ADVANCED RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION (RFA) TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
With thanks to Medistar
^ Open to AMSIG members only. Numbers strictly limited. All registrants must be attendees of the Annual Meeting. Please book and pay for your place during the Annual Meeting registration.
SAT 5 MAY - QT GOLD COAST
SESSION CHAIRS:
Dr Morgan McMeniman and Dr Ryan Shulman
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conference Open & Welcome | 0800-0810 | QT Ballroom | |
| 2 | Latest developments in the treatment of sponyloarthropathy | Prof Matt Brown | 0810-0830 | |
| 3 | Imaging in spondyloarthropathy | Dr Nivene Saad | 0830-0850 | |
| 4 | Image guided management of refractory pain in palliative care | Dr Craig Buchan | 0850-0910 | |
| 5 | Common and uncommon tumours around the shoulder and arm – how do we manage these? | Assoc Prof Anthony Doyle | 0910-0930 | |
| 6 | PANEL DISCUSSION | 0930-0950 | ||
| 7 | ~ MORNING TEA / INDUSTRY EXHIBITION ~ | 0950-1020 | QT Ballroom Foyer |
SESSION CHAIRS:
Dr James Linklater and Dr Tim Dickson
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoulder arthroplasty | Dr Ashish Gupta | 1020-1040 | QT Ballroom |
| 2 | Imaging shoulder arthroplasty | Dr Kenny Nwawka | 1040-1110 | |
| 3 | Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome- Pathologic condition vs Myth! | Dr Ashish Gupta | 1110-1130 | |
| 4 | Imaging of the brachial plexus | Dr Kenny Nwawka | 1130-1200 | |
| 5 | Interesting shoulder cases | A/Prof David Connell | 1200-1220 | |
| 6 | ~ PANEL DISCUSSION ~ | 1220-1240 | ||
| 7 | ~ LUNCH / INDUSTRY EXHIBITION ~ | 1240-1350 | QT Ballroom Foyer | |
| 8 | * ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING * | 1255-1345 | QT Ballroom |
SESSION CHAIRS:
Dr Greg Cowderoy and Dr Byron Oram
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgical management of pectoralis injuries | Dr Michael Thomas | 1350-1410 | QT Ballroom |
| 2 | Pectoralis major muscle injuries | Dr Paul O’Connell | 1410-1430 | |
| 3 | Imaging of biceps pathology | A/Prof David Connell | 1430-1450 | |
| 4 | Imaging findings in impingment syndromes | Dr James Linklater | 1450-1510 | |
| 5 | PANEL DISCUSSION | 1510-1520 | ||
| 6 | ~ Afternoon Tea / Industry Exhibition ~ | 1520-1540 | QT Balllroom Foyer |
SESSION CHAIRS:
Dr Mark Coates and Dr Phil Lucas
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imaging of elbow pathology | Dr Aziz Osman | 1540-1600 | QT Ballroom |
| 2 | Surgical management of wrist pathology | Prof Randy Bindra | 1600-1620 | |
| 3 | Imaging wrist instability | Dr Sanjay Dhupelia | 1620-1640 | |
| 4 | Imaging of finger pathology | Dr Greg Cowderoy | 1640-1700 | |
| 5 | PANEL DISCUSSION | 1700-1710 | ||
| 6 | IMAGING QUIZ REVIEW | 1710-1730 |
CONFERENCE GALA DINNER
Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
19:00 – Late …
SUN 6 MAY - QT GOLD COAST
SESSION CHAIRS:
Dr George Koulouris and Dr Sanjay Dhupelia
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FAVA - An overlooked diagnosis | Dr Mark Coates | 0835-0845 | QT Ballroom |
| 2 | A proposed treatment protocol for the management of pars interarticularis pathology in children & adolescents | 0845-0855 | ||
| 3 | Ulnar-sided wrist pain in elite tennis players: MRI abnormalities of the non-dominant wrist | 0855-0905 | ||
| 4 | Signal intensity changes in non-contrast MRI in spondylodiscitis | 0905-0915 | ||
| 5 | Out-of-plane puncture for CT guided RF Denervation of Lumbar Facet Joints: A review of technique and efficacy | 0915-0925 | ||
| 6 | Lesions of the conus and cauda equina: What the musculoskeletal radiologist needs to know | 0925-0935 | ||
| 7 | Recipient of AMSIG Research Grant: Fat fraction quantification of bone marrow in the lumbar spine using liverlab assessment tools in healthy adult volunteers | Dr Patsy Robertson | 0935-0950 | |
| 8 | PANEL DISCUSSION | 0950-1010 | ||
| 9 | ~ Morning Tea / Industry Exhibition ~ | 1010-1040 | QT Ballroom Foyer |
SESSION CHAIRS:
Dr Morgan McMeniman and Dr Ryan Shulman
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgical management of spinal pathology | Dr Simon Gatehouse | 1040-1100 | QT Ballroom |
| 2 | Imaging of spinal hardware | Dr David Lisle | 1100-1120 | |
| 3 | Lumbosacral kinematics in athletes - the myth of core stability | Dr Kerrie Evans | 1120-1140 | |
| 4 | Use of particulate steroids in Spinal Injections | Dr Timothy Dickson | 1140-1200 | |
| 5 | PANEL DISCUSSION | 1200-1220 | ||
| 6 | Announcement of Best E Poster Prize Winner & 2019 AMSIG Annual Meeting | 1220-1230 | ||
| 7 | ~ Lunch / Industry Exhibition ~ MEETING CONCLUDES | 1230-1300 | QT Ballroom Foyer |
POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
SUN 6 MAY
ULTRASOUND SCANNING WORKSHOP
With thanks to our Major Sponsor Canon Medical Systems
QT Hotel, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Sunday 6 May 1pm – 5pm
Sonography expert Stephen Bird will lead the workshop which will focus on upper, lower limb and tendon imaging, with Dr Kenny Nwawka (AMSIG Speaker) talking on brachial plexus imaging.
The session will be a mix of information presentations and plenty of hands on scanning time, using the new Canon Aplio i800 systems.
Afternoon tea will be provided.
Limited spaces still available if you wish to take part.
Contact meeting manager Jill Schirnack on jill@outshine.co.nz for further details.
NIMBUS ADVANCED RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION (RFA) TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
With thanks to Medistar
Queensland X-Ray Rooms
128 Queen St, Southport , Gold Coast
Sunday 6 May 1pm – 5pm
Dr Robert E Wright
Founder of Nimbus Concepts and Pain Management Consultant, Denver Colorado.
A hands-on tutorial in advanced RFA techniques including knee and hip with live action demonstration using the Nimbus Multi-tined Expandable Electrode. A basic knowledge of RFA procedures will be assumed for those who attend.
The venue is a short taxi ride from the QT Hotel. Please make your own way there.
Afternoon tea will be provided.
* Meeting Program – All Sessions, times and days may be subject to change.
* Please check back regularly for updates. Current as of 30 April 2018.