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. PUSHPA B T, DR. RAGHAV AGARWAL, DR. SHAMRENDRA NARAYAN & DR. SUVINAY SAXENA

Time Topic Speaker Name
08:00AM - 08:15AM Registration
08:15AM - 08:30AM Introduction
08:30AM - 09:45AM Shoulder Module — From Static Anatomy to Dynamic Precision
08:30AM - 08:50AM Live Demo: ESSR Shoulder Protocol: The Structured Scan That Never Fails Dr. Vaishali Upadhyay
08:50AM - 09:00AM Power Lecture: Shoulder Top 5: The Pathologies You Must Not Miss Dr. Suvinay Saxena
09:00AM - 09:15AM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Rotator Cable & Interval Uncovered: Dynamic Impingement in Real Time Dr. Raghav Agarwal
09:15AM - 09:45AM Hands-On Session: Scan, Adjust, Perfect — Shoulder Mastery Lab
09:45AM - 10:30AM Elbow Module — Small Joint, Big Diagnoses
09:45AM - 10:05AM Live Demo: ESSR Elbow Blueprint: Systematic & Reproducible Dr. Surendrakumar Bugata
10:05AM - 10:15AM Power Lecture: Elbow Top 5: High-Yield Pathologies in Daily Practice Dr. Shamrendra Narayan
10:15AM - 10:30AM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Nerve Mapping Masterclass: PIN, Median & Dynamic Ulnar Nerve Dr. Harun Gupta
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Tea/Coffee Break
10:40AM - 01:00PM Wrist & Hand Module — Microanatomy with Macro Impact
10:40AM - 11:00AM Live Demo: ESSR Wrist Protocol: Alignment, Tendons & Stability Dr. Mahesh Prakash
11:20AM - 11:35AM Live Demo: Hand & Fingers: Precision Scanning Techniques Dr. Ashwin Lavande
11:35AM - 11:45AM Power Lecture: Wrist Top 5: Pitfalls, Pain Generators & Common Pathologies Dr. Vishva Chauhan
11:45AM - 12:00PM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Tunnels & Nerves of the Wrist: From Carpal Tunnel to Deep Compartments Dr. Ashwin Lavande
12:00PM - 01:00PM Extended Hands-On Lab: Elbow & Wrist Intensive Scanning Session
01:00PM - 01:30PM Brachial Plexus Module
01:00PM - 01:20PM Live Demo: Brachial Plexus Imaging: A Practical USG Workshop Dr. James Griffith
01:20PM - 01:30PM Power lecture: Brachial Plexus USG: Identifying Normal and Abnormal Findings Dr. James Griffith
01:30PM - 02:00PM Lunch
02:00PM - 02:45PM Knee Module — Beyond Effusion
02:00PM - 02:20PM Live Demo: ESSR Knee Protocol: Comprehensive & Clinically Relevant Dr. Sonali Sethi
02:20PM - 02:30PM Power Lecture: Knee Top 5: High-Impact Findings in MSK Practice Dr. Neeti Gupta
02:30PM - 02:45PM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Posteromedial Corner, Genicular Nerves & Anterolateral Complex Explored Dr. Joban Babhulkar
02:45PM - 04:30PM Ankle & Foot Module — Stability, Tendons & Nerves
02:45PM - 03:05PM Live Demo: ESSR Ankle & Foot Protocol: Dynamic Stability Assessment Dr. Srikanth Narayana Swamy
03:05PM - 03:15PM Power Lecture: Ankle & Foot Top 5: From Tendinopathy to Instability Dr. Raghu Teja
03:15PM - 03:30PM Advanced Live Demo (Level II): Plantar Plate, Baxter Nerve & Retinacular Pathology Dr. Joban Babhulkar
03:30PM - 04:30PM Hands-On Finale: Knee & Ankle Scanning Lab — Refine Your Technique
04:30PM - 06:30PM Trauma Workshop

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

Time Topic Speaker Name
04:30PM - 04:45PM Session 1: The Missed Fracture Playbook: Systematic Approach to Trauma Radiographs Dr. Sameer Raniga
04:45PM - 05:00PM Session 2 : Radiograph Quality Check in Trauma : Views, Positioning and Pitfalls Dr. Aditya Daftary
05:00PM - 05:15PM Session 3: Shoulder Trauma Uncovered: Proximal Humerus, AC Joint & Subtle Instability Dr. Anand Kirwadi
05:15PM - 05:30PM Session 4: Elbow Trauma Across Ages: Adult Complexity & Pediatric Pitfalls Dr. Simran Kaur
05:30PM - 05:45PM Session 5: Wrist & Hand Injuries: Distal Radius, Carpal Alignment & Dislocation Patterns Dr. Anand Kirwadi
05:45PM - 06:00PM Session 6: Pelvis & Hip Trauma : Reading the Rings Without Missing a Break Dr. Sameer Raniga
06:00PM - 06:15PM Session 7: Knee Trauma Decoded: Tibial Plateau, Alignment & Hidden Instability Dr. Simran Kaur
06:15PM - 06:30PM Session 8: Ankle & Foot Trauma: Malleoli, Calcaneus & Midfoot Injury Patterns (Lisfranc to Chopart) Dr. Aditya Daftary

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

Time Topic Speaker Name
08:30AM Onwards Registration
08:45AM - 09:00AM Introduction
09:00AM - 10:00AM MODULE 1 – SHOULDER MRI FUNDAMENTALS
09:00AM - 09:30AM Rotator Cuff Pathology Made Simple: Tendinosis, Tears, and Retraction Patterns Dr. Srijita Ghosh
09:30AM - 10:00AM Labrum & Instability Basics: Bankart, Hill-Sachs & Common Variants Dr. Malini Lawande
10:00AM - 11:00AM MODULE 2 – ELBOW MRI ESSENTIALS
10:00AM - 10:30AM Elbow Ligament Injuries: UCL, LUCL, RCL, and Posterolateral Rotatory Instability (PLRI) Dr. Raj Chari
10:30AM - 11:00AM Tendon Pathologies and Nerve Entrapments at the Elbow: Ulnar Neuropathy, Biceps, Triceps, CEO & CFO Syndromes Dr. Siddharth Thaker
11:00AM - 12:00PM MODULE 3 – WRIST MRI BASICS
11:00AM - 11:30AM TFCC and Wrist Ligament Injuries: Differentiating Intrinsic from Extrinsic Ligaments Dr. Nafisa Bhatta
11:30AM - 12:00PM Tendon Pathology and Ganglion Cysts at the Wrist Dr. Vijinder Arora
12:00PM - 01:00PM MODULE 4 – HIP MRI MADE PRACTICAL
12:00PM - 12:30PM Hip Labral Tears and Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): MRI Essentials Dr. Hema Nalini Choudhur
12:30PM - 01:00PM Avascular Necrosis and Bone Marrow Edema Patterns in the Hip Dr. Raj Negi
01:00PM - 01:30PM Lunch
01:45PM - 02:15PM Bone Marrow Imaging: Patterns, Pitfalls, and Clinical Relevance Dr. Sanjay Desai
02:15PM - 03:15PM MODULE 5 – KNEE MRI CORE CONCEPTS
02:15PM - 02:45PM Meniscal Tears: Patterns, Pitfalls, and MRI Clues Dr. Chinmay Mehta
02:45PM - 03:15PM Cruciate and Collateral Ligament Injuries: Posterolateral Corner Essentials Dr. Madhavi
03:15PM - 04:30PM MODULE 6 – ANKLE MRI FOUNDATIONS
03:15PM - 03:45PM Ligament Injuries of the Ankle: Key MRI Findings Dr. Darshana Sanghvi
03:45PM - 04:15PM Tendon Pathology and Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Dr. Ankita Ahuja
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

Time Topic Speaker Name
08:30AM Onwards Registration
09:00AM - 09:10AM Introduction/Orientation
09:10AM - 10:30AM Module 1: CARTILAGE IMAGING ( PRE & POST SURGERY)
09:10AM - 09:50AM Cartilage Before the Cut: MRI as the Surgical Compass Dr. Anupama Patil
09:50AM - 10:30AM Cartilage After Repair: Healing, Integration & Imaging Biomarkers Dr. Steven Wong
10:30AM - 10:50AM Tea/Coffee Break
10:50AM - 01:30PM MODULE 2: THE OPERATED JOINT SERIES
10:50AM - 11:30AM The Post-Operative Hip: Labrum, Cartilage & Hardware Challenges Dr. Rola Hussain
11:30AM - 12:10PM Meniscal Repair Under the Magnet: When is it Truly Healed? Dr. Joon Yong
12:10PM - 12:50PM Reconstructed Ankle: Grafts, Impingement & Return-to-Sport Imaging Dr. James Linklater
12:50PM - 01:30PM The Repaired Shoulder: Repair Integrity, Re-Tear & Mimics of Failure Dr. Ankit Tandon
01:30PM - 02:15PM Lunch
02:15PM - 02:55PM The Post-Surgical Spine: Scar, Recurrent Disc or Persistent Pain Generator Dr. Vardhan Joshi
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 Dr. Khushboo Pilania
03:30PM - 04:10PM High-Resolution MRI of the Finger & Thumb: Tiny Anatomy, Big Decisions Dr. Chaitali Parekh
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

Time Topic Speaker Name
08:00AM Onwards Registration
08:15AM - 08:45AM Introduction
08:45AM - 09:00AM ULTRASOUND-GUIDED INTERVENTIONS
Foundations of Ultrasound-Guided MSK Interventions Dr. Stanzin Spalkit
09:00AM - 09:20AM Shoulder Interventions: Precision in Practice Dr. Pushpa B. T
Glenohumeral Joint Injection
Subacromial–Subdeltoid Bursa Injection
Biceps Tendon Sheath Injection
09:20AM - 09:40AM Elbow Interventions: Targeted Therapy Dr. Ramakrishna
Elbow Joint Injection
Common Extensor Tendon (CET) Tenotomy
09:40AM - 10:00AM Wrist Interventions: Small Joint, High Impact Dr. J. P Singh
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain’s Tendon Sheath Injection
10:00AM - 10:50AM Hands-On Practical Session
10:50AM - 11:00AM Tea/Coffee Break
11:00AM - 11:15AM Hip Interventions: Deep Targets, Safe Techniques Dr. Gaurav Kant Sharma
Hip Joint Injection
Trochanteric Bursa Injection
11:15AM - 11:35AM Knee Interventions: Beyond the Joint Space Dr. Neha Nischal
Knee Joint Injection
Pes Anserine Bursa Injection
11:35AM - 12:00PM Ankle & Foot Interventions: Precision in Compact Anatomy Dr. Satish Babu
Ankle Joint Injection
Kager’s Fat Pad Hydrodissection
Plantar Fascia Injection
12:00PM - 01:00PM Hands-On Practical Session
01:00PM - 02:00PM Lunch
02:00PM - 03:35PM C-ARM GUIDED INTERVENTIONS
C-ARM GUIDED INTERVENTIONS Prof. (Dr.)D. K Singh, Prof. (Dr.)Nishith Kumar
03:35PM - 04:00PM Fluroscopy / C-arm-Guided Arthrograms - Shoulder, Hip, Wrist Dr. Rajesh Bhatt
04:00PM - 04:20PM Hands-On Practical Session
04:20PM - 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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