Outline
Gain insights into the complex interplay between bones, joints and soft tissues in this focused session. We will explore real-life clinical cases, complete with diagnostic imaging to deepen your understanding of musculoskeletal conditions and highlight diagnostic imaging considerations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, learners will be able to:
• Identify commonly encountered drugs in clinical practice and describe their effects on bones, joints, and soft tissues, including typical clinical presentations.
• Interpret imaging findings and discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of diagnostic imaging modalities, specifically X-Ray and MRI, in musculoskeletal assessments.
• Discuss the mechanisms of action and clinical implications of specific drug classes such as steroids, bisphosphonates, anti-epileptics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), and statins.
