NucMed Essentials – MSK Basics

New ESMIT Learning format: Self-paced online course followed by a live session with the course faculty, where participants are able to ask their questions live!*

Nuclear Medicine Essentials: The Basics of MSK provides a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal applications in nuclear medicine, focusing on both diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Participants will explore the fundamental principles of bone scintigraphy, including its physiological basis, imaging protocols, and wide range of clinical applications, with emphasis on its continued importance in patient care. The course also delves into advanced imaging through NaF PET, highlighting its uptake mechanisms, technical considerations, and growing role in oncology and other clinical contexts. Building on these diagnostic foundations, the course transitions into therapeutic strategies, such as the use of Radium-223 in the treatment of bone metastases, with attention to efficacy, safety, and radioprotection measures.

Beyond theoretical understanding, the program emphasizes practical application and clinical relevance. Learners will gain exposure to cutting-edge research, evidence-based workflows, and therapeutic innovations in the field. Radiosynovectomy for arthritis treatment is presented as an important example of nuclear medicine’s therapeutic scope, with procedural insights and expected outcomes supported by real-world case demonstrations. Departmental video presentations supplement each topic, offering participants a unique opportunity to see workflows and protocols in practice. By the end of the course, attendees will not only understand the fundamentals of musculoskeletal nuclear medicine but also appreciate its evolving role in modern imaging and therapy. 

*The live follow-up session will only be held if there is interest – please submit your questions at the dedicated space on our eLearning platform. The date of the live session will be announced in due time.

I. Understand the fundamentals of bone scan techniques:

• Describe the theoretical considerations and acquisition protocols for bone scans.
• Explain the clinical applications of bone scans across various pathologies.

II. Gain insights into NaF PET for bone imaging:

• Summarize the theoretical considerations and acquisition protocols specific to NaF PET.
• Recognize the essential applications of NaF PET in oncology and other clinical cases.

III. Explore therapeutic approaches for bone metastases using bone-seeking agents:

• Review current theoretical knowledge and recent publications on the treatment of bone metastases.
• Identify practical considerations and procedural steps involved in bone-seeking agent therapies.

IV. Learn the application of radiosynovectomy in managing arthritis:

• Describe the indications, procedures, and expected outcomes of radiosynovectomy for arthritis treatment.

V. Apply knowledge through visual and practical insights from real-world clinical settings:

• Assess clinical workflows and procedural nuances via department video presentations for each session.

Nuclear medicine physicians and residents