AMS 2026
ASIAN MUSCULOSKELETAL SOCIETY CONFERENCE
7th, 8th & 9th August, 2026
Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad

MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY

HANDS ON WORKSHOP

"Probe. See. Move. Master"

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is no longer optional — it is immediate, dynamic, and decisively clinical.

This immersive, high-impact workshop is designed to take participants from structured ESSR protocol scanning to advanced dynamic evaluation and nerve mapping — all in one power-packed day.

Expect live demonstrations, real-time dynamic assessments, practical pathology pearls, and extensive hands-on training. This is not passive learning. You scan. You interpret. You refine.

From rotator cable to plantar plate, from peripheral nerves to snapping phenomena — this workshop sharpens both your probe handling and diagnostic confidence.

COURSE DIRECTORS & MODERATORS:

DR. MAHESH PRAKASH, DR. RAGHAV AGARWAL, DR. SHAMRENDRA NARAYAN, DR. PUSHPA BT.

08:30AM - 08:45AM Registration
08:45AM - 09:00AM Introduction
09:00AM - 10:15AM Shoulder Module — From Static Anatomy to Dynamic Precision
09:00AM - 09:20AM Live demo: ESSR Shoulder Protocol: The Structured Scan That Never Fails
09:20AM - 09:30AM Power Lecture: Shoulder Top 5: The Pathologies You Must Not Miss
09:30AM - 09:45AM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Rotator Cable & Interval Uncovered: Dynamic Impingement in Real Time
09:45AM - 10:15AM Hands-On Session: Scan, Adjust, Perfect — Shoulder Mastery Lab
10:15AM - 11:00AM Elbow Module — Small Joint, Big Diagnoses
10:15AM - 10:35AM Live Demo: ESSR Elbow Blueprint: Systematic & Reproducible
10:35AM - 10:45AM Power Lecture: Elbow Top 5: High-Yield Pathologies in Daily Practice
10:45AM - 11:00AM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Nerve Mapping Masterclass: PIN, Median & Dynamic Ulnar Nerve
11:00AM - 01:00PM Wrist & Hand Module — Microanatomy with Macro Impact
11:00AM - 11:20AM Live Demo: ESSR Wrist Protocol: Alignment, Tendons & Stability
11:20AM - 11:35AM Live Demo: Hand & Fingers: Precision Scanning Techniques
11:35AM - 11:45AM Power Lecture: Wrist Top 5: Pitfalls, Pain Generators & Instability Clues
11:45AM - 12:00PM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Tunnels & Nerves of the Wrist: From Carpal Tunnel to Deep Compartments
12:00PM - 01:00PM Extended Hands-On Lab: Elbow & Wrist Intensive Scanning Session
01:00PM - 02:00PM     Lunch
02:00PM - 03:00PM Hip Module — Dynamic Pathology in Motion
02:00PM - 02:20PM Live Demo: ESSR Hip Protocol: Structured & Efficient
02:20PM - 02:40PM Power Lecture: Hip Top 5: Effusion, Tendons & Extra-Articular Pain Sources
02:40PM - 03:00PM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Snapping Hip in Real Time: Dynamic Ultrasound Mastery
03:00PM - 03:45PM Knee Module — Beyond Effusion
03:00PM - 03:20PM Live Demo: ESSR Knee Protocol: Comprehensive & Clinical
03:20PM - 03:30PM Power Lecture: Knee Top 5: High-Impact Findings in MSK Practice
03:30PM - 03:45PM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Posteromedial Corner, Genicular Nerves & Anterolateral Complex Explored
03:45PM - 05:30PM Ankle & Foot Module — Stability, Tendons & Nerves
03:45PM - 04:10PM Live Demo: ESSR Ankle & Foot Protocol: Dynamic Stability Assessment
04:10PM - 04:20PM Power Lecture: Ankle & Foot Top 5: From Tendinopathy to Instability
04:20PM - 04:30PM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Plantar Plate, Baxter Nerve & Retinacular Pathology
04:30PM - 05:30PM Hands-On Finale: Knee & Ankle Scanning Lab — Refine Your Technique

MUSCULOSKELETAL TRAUMA IMAGING WORKSHOP

FROM IMPACT TO INSIGHT

“From Impact to Insight: Mastering Acute Trauma Imaging”

Trauma radiographs demand speed, precision and a disciplined search pattern. This high-energy, case-based workshop sharpens fracture detection, alignment assessment and confident decision-making skills in real-world emergency settings.

Beginning with a practical framework on why fractures get missed, the session moves through high-risk regions including the shoulder girdle, elbow (adult and pediatric), wrist and hand, pelvis, hip, knee, and the ankle–midfoot complex.

Emphasis is placed on subtle fractures, instability clues, critical red flags, and clear reporting language. The goal: read trauma films smarter, faster and with clinical authority.

COURSE DIRECTOR AND MODERATOR:

DR. SAMEER RANIGA

04:30PM - 04:45PM Session 1: The Missed Fracture Playbook: Systematic Approach to Trauma Radiographs
04:45PM - 05:00PM Session 2: Shoulder Trauma Uncovered: Proximal Humerus, AC Joint & Subtle Instability
05:00PM - 05:15PM Session 3: Elbow Trauma Across Ages: Adult Complexity & Pediatric Pitfalls
05:15PM - 05:30PM Session 4: Wrist & Hand Injuries: Distal Radius, Carpal Alignment & Dislocation Patterns
05:30PM - 05:45PM Session 5: Pelvis & Acetabulum on X-ray: Reading the Rings Without Missing a Break
05:45PM - 06:00PM Session 6: Hip Trauma Simplified: Proximal Femur Fractures & Surgical Implications
06:00PM - 06:15PM Session 7: Knee Trauma Decoded: Tibial Plateau, Alignment & Hidden Instability
06:15PM - 06:30PM Session 8: Ankle & Foot Trauma: Malleoli, Calcaneus & Midfoot Injury Patterns (Lisfranc to Chopart)

BASIC MSK MRI WORKSHOP

JOINT IMAGING ESSENTIALS

“Building Confidence in Everyday Joint MRI Interpretation”

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of joints forms the foundation of musculoskeletal radiology practice. Confidence in interpretation, however, requires more than identifying abnormalities—it demands a clear understanding of anatomy, biomechanics and a structured reporting method.

This focused workshop offers a systematic, region-wise approach to MRI of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. Key ligamentous, tendinous, labral, meniscal, cartilage and osteochondral pathologies will be reviewed through practical image-based discussions.

Emphasis is placed on pattern recognition and structured reporting principles to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Participants will leave with a clear, reproducible framework that can be directly applied to routine joint MRI reporting.

MODERATORS:

DR. MALINI LAWANDE & DR. SANJAY DESAI

08:30AM - 08:45AM Registration
08:45AM - 09:00AM Introduction
09:00AM - 10:00AM MODULE 1 – SHOULDER MRI FUNDAMENTALS
09:00AM - 09:30AM Rotator Cuff Pathology Simplified: Tendinosis, tears, retraction patterns
09:30AM - 10:00AM Labrum & Instability Basics: Bankart, Hill-Sachs & common variants
10:00AM - 11:00AM MODULE 2 – ELBOW MRI ESSENTIALS
10:00AM - 10:30AM Ligament Injuries: UCL, LUCL, RCL, PLRI
10:30AM - 11:00AM Tendon pathologies and nerve entrapment: Ulnar neuropathy, Biceps, triceps,CEO and CFO
11:00AM - 12:00PM MODULE 3 – WRIST MRI BASICS
11:00AM - 11:30AM TFCC & Ligament Injuries: Intrinsic vs extrinsic ligaments
11:30AM - 12:00PM Tendon Pathology & Ganglion Cysts
12:00PM - 01:00PM MODULE 4 – HIP MRI MADE PRACTICAL
12:00PM - 12:30PM Labral Tears &Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
12:30PM - 01:00PM Avascular Necrosis & Bone Marrow Edema Patterns
01:00PM - 01:30PM     Lunch
01:45PM - 02:15PM BONE MARROW IMAGING
02:15PM - 03:15PM MODULE 5 – KNEE MRI CORE CONCEPTS
02:15PM - 02:45PM Menisci: Tear Patterns & Pitfalls
02:45PM - 03:15PM Cruciate & Collateral Ligament Injuries, Posterolateral corner of knee
03:15PM - 04:15PM MODULE 6 – ANKLE MRI FOUNDATIONS
03:15PM - 03:45PM Ligament Injuries
03:45PM - 04:15PM Tendon Pathology & Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
04:15PM - 04:30PM Closing Statement
04:30PM - 06:30PM Trauma Workshop

ADVANCED MUSCULOSKELETAL MRI IMAGING WORKSHOP

BEYOND THE REPAIR

“Beyond the Repair: Advanced MRI of the Operated Joint & Nerve”

Post-operative and high-demand joint imaging presents unique diagnostic challenges that extend beyond routine MRI interpretation. This advanced workshop focuses on evaluating cartilage before and after surgery, emphasizing surgical planning, repair assessment, and evolving imaging biomarkers.

The operated joint series addresses real-world post-surgical scenarios involving the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and spine—covering graft integrity, hardware assessment, recurrent pathology and common mimics of surgical repair failure.

The program culminates with high-resolution MRI of the foot, toes, fingers, and thumb reinforcing precision imaging and confident decision-making in complex, small-structure evaluation.

COURSE DIRECTOR AND MODERATOR:

DR. ANKIT TANDON

08:30AM - 08:45AM Registration
09:00AM - 09:10AM Introduction/Orientation
09:10AM - 09:50AM Cartilage Before the Cut: MRI as the Surgical Compass
09:50AM - 10:30AM Cartilage After Repair: Healing, Integration & Imaging Biomarkers
10:30AM - 10:50AM     COFFEE BREAK
10:50AM - 01:30PM MODULE 2: THE OPERATED JOINT SERIES
10:50AM - 11:30AM The Post-Operative Hip: Labrum, Cartilage & Hardware Challenges
11:30AM - 12:10PM Meniscal Repair Under the Magnet: When Is It Truly Healed?
12:10PM - 12:50PM Reconstructed Ankle: Grafts, Impingement & Return-to-Sport Imaging
12:50PM - 01:30PM The Repaired Shoulder: Repair Integrity, Re-Tear & Mimics of Failure
01:30PM - 02:15PM     Lunch
02:15PM - 02:55PM The Post-Surgical Spine: Scar, Recurrent Disc or Persistent Pain Generator
02:55PM - 04:10PM MODULE 3: SMALL STRUCTURES, HIGH PRECISION IMAGING
02:55PM - 03:30PM MRI of the Foot & Toes: Turf, Tendons, Stress & Surgical Sequela
03:30PM - 04:10PM High-Resolution MRI of the Finger & Thumb: Tiny Anatomy, Big Decisions
04:10PM - 04:20PM Closing Statement
04:30PM - 06:30PM Trauma Workshop

CADAVERIC MSK INTERVENTIONS

HANDS ON WORKSHOP

“From Landmarks to Needle Mastery: Precision in Image-Guided MSK Interventions”

Precision in musculoskeletal interventions demands a strong foundation in anatomy, imaging guidance, and technique. This cadaveric hands-on workshop bridges knowledge with real-time procedural skill.

Participants will perform ultrasound-guided interventions across major joints- from shoulder to foot - focusing on safe needle pathways, anatomical landmarks, and accuracy. The program also includes C-arm guided spine and joint procedures, emphasizing fluoroscopic anatomy and safety zones.

This is focused, immersive learning: visualize the target, master the approach, and refine procedural confidence.

COURSE DIRECTORS & MODERATORS:

DR. PUSHPA B T, PROF. (DR.) D. K. SINGH, DR. SUVINAY SAXENA

08:00AM - 08:30AM Registration
08:30AM - 08:45AM Introduction
08:45AM - 01:00PM ULTRASOUND-GUIDED INTERVENTIONS
08:45AM - 09:00AM Foundations of Ultrasound-Guided MSK Interventions
09:00AM - 09:15AM Shoulder Interventions: Precision in Practice
  • - Glenohumeral joint injection
  • - Subacromial–subdeltoid bursa injection
  • - Biceps tendon sheath injection
09:15AM - 09:30AM Elbow Interventions: Targeted Therapy
  • - Elbow joint injection
  • - Common extensor tendon (CET) tenotomy
09:30AM - 09:45AM Wrist Interventions: Small Joint, High Impact
  • - Carpal tunnel injection
  • - De Quervain’s tendon sheath injection
09:45AM - 10:45AM Hands-On Practical Session
10:45AM - 11:00AM     Tea/Coffee break
11:00AM - 11:15AM Hip Interventions: Deep Targets, Safe Techniques
  • - Hip joint injection
  • - Trochanteric bursa injection
11:15AM - 11:30AM Knee Interventions: Beyond The Joint Space
  • - Knee joint injection
  • - Pes anserine bursa injection
11:30AM - 11:45AM Ankle & Foot Interventions: Precision In Compact Anatomy
  • - Ankle joint injection
  • - Kager’s fat pad hydrodissection
  • - Plantar fascia injection
11:45AM - 01:00PM Hands-On Practical Session
01:00PM - 02:00PM     Lunch
02:00PM - 04:30PM C-ARM GUIDED INTERVENTIONS
02:00PM - 02:15PM Fluoroscopic Spine Anatomy: Landmarks & Safety Zones
02:15PM - 02:30PM Lumbar Nerve Root Blocks: Technique & Accuracy
02:30PM - 02:50PM Facet Joint & Medial Branch Injections
02:50PM - 03:05PM Sacroiliac Joint Injection: Indications & Technique
03:05PM - 03:15PM Ganglion Impar Block: Targeting Pelvic Pain
03:15PM - 03:35PM Vertebral Body Interventions: Stabilisation& Pain Control
03:35PM - 03:50PM     Tea/Coffee break
03:50PM - 04:15PM Fluoroscopy-Guided Arthrograms
  • - Shoulder
  • - Wrist
04:15PM - 04:30PM Closing Statement
04:30PM - 06:30PM Trauma Workshop

Secretariat

Dr. Ankur Shah

Sadbhav Imaging Centre

Behind Gujarat College Road,

Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380006

Event Organizer

Rx Events Pvt. Ltd

401, Shyamak Complex,

Opp. Sahjanand College, Ambawadi,

Ahmedabad - 380015

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