Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Optimize an ultrasound image and demonstrate a basic ultrasound examination of lower limb target structures (joints, tendons, nerves, ligaments, muscles).
• Demonstrate ultrasound protocols to examine commonly affected lower limb regions (e.g., lateral hip, anterior knee, tarsal tunnel).
• Describe the sonographic appearance of commonly encountered pathologies in the lower limb, as well as the adjunctive role of ultrasound-guided procedures in the treatment of these pathologies.
• Outline the steps necessary for successful completion of an ultrasound-guided procedure and dynamically track needles using ultrasound guidance.
• Discuss the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the lower-limb nerves, the post-operative hip, and the athlete with thigh pain.
• Describe and identify sonographic findings commonly encountered in patients with rheumatological diseases.
• Discuss the role of ultrasound guidance in the treatment of lumbar spine and pelvic disorders (e.g., facetogenic pain, sacroiliacdisorders, piriformis syndrome, obturator internus pain).

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.