Stanmore In-depth MSK MRI Study Series 2021
For Consultants and Senior Trainees in Radiology, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
A series of five practical, case-based, study days organised by Infomed Research and Training in partnership with The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
You have full individual access to the cases
Attendees will be provided with individual, secure access to the cases and advanced image viewing PACS software so that they can go through the cases with the faculty, simultanteously.
Catch-up with course playback for revison and reflection
We included in your fee, access to the course recordings for up to 7 day with an optional extra to extend this to 31 days.
Course directors

Dr Asif Saifuddin
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist,
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
Asif Saifuddin, BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCP, FRCR, is a consultant musculoskeletal radiologist at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore, UK. He earned his medical degree from The University of Manchester Medical School, undertook his radiology training in Leeds, and obtained a Fellowship of The Royal College of Radiologists. He is primarily interested in all aspects of musculoskeletal radiology, but in particular diagnostic and interventional imaging of musculoskeletal tumours.

Dr Philippa Tyler
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist,
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
Philippa Tyler, BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCS, FRCR, is a consultant musculoskeletal radiologist at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore, UK and an honorary lecturer at University College London, UK. She graduated in medicine from University College London and undertook her radiology training at St Mary’s Hospital, London. She completed an MRI fellowship at St Mary’s Hospital, London followed by a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. Dr. Tyler’s practice involves all aspects of interventional and diagnostic musculoskeletal radiology, and she has a special interest in spinal imaging.
Who should attend
- General radiologists and senior radiology trainees
- MSK Radiologists
- Orthopaedic surgeons
- Sports and Exercise Physicians
The series is pitched at a level suitable for the above audiences and those involved in interpreting MSK MRI in their clinical practice, and who are looking to excel in their knowledge and MRI interpretation skills in one or more specific joints, including Radiologists who are specialising or have specialised in MSK and are looking to develop further their skills in one or more specific joints.
Access to cases
Demonstration of the case image viewer. You are in control of your own access to the cases!
Standard rate and discounts
Course fee includes web access to lecture slides (pdf) when provided by faculty, lunch and refreshments.- Standard rate (any one Study Day): £295 (inc. VAT)
- Any 2 Study Days (5% off standard rate): £560 (inc. VAT) Code: MSKx2
- Any 3 Study Days (10% off standard rate): £800 (inc. VAT) Code: MSKx3
- Any 4 Study Days (15% off standard rate): £999 (inc. VAT) Code: MSKx4
- All 5 Study Days (20% off standard rate): £1,175 (inc. VAT)
About the series
- You will be taught by leading experts.
Faculty of practicing Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologists from The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, all experts in their fields, with extensive experience in advanced MSK MRI imaging and teaching at a national and international level. - The senior Faculty includes the authors of the highly appraised and well-known textbook and reference guide: Musculoskeletal MRI.
- A cutting edge practical course, largely involving workstation case-based learning, supplemented with in depth lectures.
- Comprehensive – covering a full range of imaging topics relating to each respective joint.
- You will have our own individual access to the cases using our advanced DICOM viewer.
- Stimulating and challenging cases.
Series aim
The series aims at providing Consultant Radiologists with an interest in Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Surgeons, with a series of practical and stimulating and cutting-edge MSK MRI study days, each providing in depth coverage of a major anatomic division or joint. Workstation case-based learning with challenging cases covering a full range of pathologies.
Each study day is stand-alone to ensure that delegates get an in-depth specialist knowledge of each joint. Delegates can choose to attend one, some or all dates in the series.
Learning outcomes
By the end of each course, the attendee will have:
- a comprehensive and in depth understanding of best practice in advanced MSK MRI imaging in the respective joint
- vastly improved MSK MRI interpretation skills
- greater confidence in his/her advanced MSK MRI practice
Sessions
Lectures: short and sharp talks.
Interactive cases: the session lead gives a brief introduction, encouraging a systematic approach to interpretation, and then takes delegates through each case; for each case, the session lead prompts delegates – you will interpret each case on the advanced DICOM viewer, and then you will receive feedback to the whole group, highlighting top tips and take-home messages.
Programmes
Shoulder
Monday 8 February 2021
09.30-17.00 (GMT)
09.30 – 10.00
Introduction and Tutition on the PACS/case viewing platform
- Delegates get connected
- Demonstration of the webinar platform
20 minutes
The Sub-Acromial Space: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Anterior Shoulder: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
Shoulder Instability: Anatomy & Pathology
30 minutes
Break
20 minutes
The Superior Labrum and Biceps-Labral Complex: Anatomy & Pathology
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
20 minutes
The Post-Operative Shoulder
60 minute
Lunch
20 minutes
Miscellaneous Shoulder Pathology
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
20 minutes
Break
20 minutes
The ACJ, SCJ and Scapulo-Thoracic Articulation: Anatomy and Pathology
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
17.00
Close
Elbow, Hand and Wrist
Thursday 25 March 2021
09.30-17.00 (GMT)
09.30 – 10.00
Introduction and Tutition on the PACS/case viewing platform
- Delegates get connected
- Demonstration of the webinar platform
30 minutes
Presentation and Management of Common Wrist Disorders
30 minutes
The Elbow: Osseous, Ligaments and Tendons Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Wrist: Osseous Anatomy & Pathology
30 minutes
Break
20 minutes
The Wrist: TFCC and Intrinsic Ligaments
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
20 minutes
Miscellaneous Elbow Conditions
60 minute
Lunch
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
20 minutes
The Wrist: Soft Tissue Pathology
20 minutes
Break
20 minutes
Arthropathy of the Wrist and Hand
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
17.00
Close
Pelvis and Hip
Tuesday 8 June 2021
09.30-17.00 (GMT)
09.30 – 10.00
Introduction and Tutition on the PACS/case viewing platform
- Delegates get connected
- Demonstration of the webinar platform
30 minutes
Management of Common Hip Disorders
30 minutes
The Bony Pelvis: Miscellaneous Conditions
20 minutes
The Hip Joint: Osseous Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Hip Joint: Soft Tissue Anatomy & Pathology
30 minutes
Break
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
20 minutes
The Pelvic Muscles & Tendons: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Paediatric Hip
60 minute
Lunch
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
20 minutes
Break
20 minutes
Post-Operative Hip MRI
20 minutes
Imaging Assessment of the Painful THR
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
17.00
Close
Knee
Tuesday 6 July 2021
09.30-17.00 (GMT)
09.30 – 10.00
Introduction and Tutition on the PACS/case viewing platform
- Delegates get connected
- Demonstration of the webinar platform
30 minutes
Presentation and Management of Meniscal and Ligaments Injuries
30 minutes
The Menisci: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Ligaments: Anatomy & Pathology
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
30 minutes
Break
20 minutes
The Extensor Mechanism: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Knee Cartilage & Sub-Chondral Bone: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
Solid & Cystic Masses
60 minute
Lunch
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
20 minutes
Break
20 minutes
Post-Operative Knee MRI
20 minutes
Imaging Assessment of the Painful TKR
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
17.00
Close
Foot and Ankle
Tuesday 21 September 2021
09.30-17.00 (GMT)
09.30 – 10.00
Introduction and Tutition on the PACS/case viewing platform
- Delegates get connected
- Demonstration of the webinar platform
30 minutes
Presentation and Management of Common Ankle Disorders
30 minutes
The DTF & Ankle Joints: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Ankle: Impingement Syndromes
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
30 minutes
Break
20 minutes
The Ankle Tendons: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Hindfoot: Anatomy & Pathology
20 minutes
The Post-Operative Ankle
60 minute
Lunch
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
20 minutes
Break
20 minutes
The Midfoot
20 minutes
The Forefoot
70 minutes
Interactive Cases [Delegates connect to the DICOM viewer]
17.00
Close
Frequently asked questions
NO. Infomed shall provide you, upon registration a link to stream the course within your web browser, or you can download a small application to run it as a separate window on your computer. If you would prefer a mobile device, we shall also include a link download an app from the Play Store/App Store.
YES! It is very much encouraged. There will be Q&A sessions chaired by Infomed. You can type your questions in the ‘chat’ facility and they will be put to the speakers.
YES! We shall ask for your evaluation of the faculty and organisation. Upon completing this, we shall send you a certificate of attendance by email.
COMMENTS from previous online courses
COMMENTS from the previous mental health WEBINAR SERIES in April 2020
Below is just 10% of all the feedback received!
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- Important topics; wide coverage pertaining to day to day practice - very practically focused : essentials covered
- Good to have knowledgeable presenters who were up to date with most recent COVID studies
- 1) range of topics 2) expertise and quality of the speakers
- I could attend it from my home; every one has similar questions as me; the information is very little and we are dealing with unknown
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- I really enjoyed the panelists taking questions; I really enjoyed how smoothly the webinar has been run; all the panellists gave valuable information
- All presentations clinically relevant. High standard of information
- Good mix of quality information in a short time frame.
- Time keeping , facilitation and organisation as a whole
- I have already recommended this course to many colleagues.
- Good impact . Will help me to think more and act more proactively if by any means I come across a patient with COVID-19 . Good applications in order areas of practice as well.