Designed for veterinarians and veterinary technicians performing or expanding into musculoskeletal ultrasound who want a structured, clinically relevant approach to evaluating the canine stifle using ultrasound imaging focusing on when ultrasound is indicated, how to systematically acquire diagnostic images, and how to recognize common and clinically significant pathologies affecting the stifle joint.
 
Instructor: Nele Eley, DVM, Dr. med. vet., Dip. ECVDI (Radiology)
1 RACE-approved CE credit
2 x Video lectures plus post-course CE quiz
Approximate Study Time: 1 hour
 
Course Overview:
The stifle is a complex joint where subtle changes can have significant clinical implications. Ultrasound provides a valuable, non-invasive method for evaluating periarticular structures, guiding clinical decision-making, and supporting further diagnostics when needed.
 
This course provides a structured sonographic approach to the canine stifle, beginning with clear scanning protocols and positioning techniques, followed by a detailed review of common and clinically relevant pathologies. Learners will be guided through image interpretation strategies that improve diagnostic confidence and consistency in real-world cases.
 
Emphasis is placed on understanding indications for ultrasound in stifle evaluation, recognizing normal versus abnormal findings, and applying a practical imaging workflow that can be integrated into general practice or advanced imaging settings.
 
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will:
Learn sonographic approaches for MSK ultrasound of the stifle region
Understand normal stifle anatomy and scanning technique for consistent image acquisition
Recognize common stifle pathologies and their ultrasound appearance
Improve interpretation of periarticular and intra-articular abnormalities
Apply ultrasound appropriately within a clinical lameness work-up
Strengthen diagnostic confidence in musculoskeletal ultrasound of the stifle
 
What’s Included:
2 x Self-paced video lectures
Lifetime access to this SonoPath Education course
CE quiz and certificate (when passed at 70%)