NEW Fresh frozen cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course
About this course
We are passionate about delivering high-quality education, and this peripheral musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injection course is no exception! Proud to be the first to launch this unique program in London in April 2015, now recognised across the globe for our events, we are thrilled to continue setting the standard for clinical training
Hosted at the brand-new, innovative Ortho Surgical Skills Centre (www.ossc.com) in Newbury, this fully air-conditioned facility is easily accessible, boasting direct train links to London and sitting just 45 minutes from Heathrow. To keep you fueled, full catering is included throughout featuring morning coffee and pastries, all-day drinks, and a delicious cold buffet lunch.
Mastering musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injection skills requires continuous practice, which is why this two-day course is predominantly a hands-on experience, supported by supplementary online tutorials accessible before, during, and after the event. The cornerstone of this training is our exclusive use of fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens.
Training on fresh-frozen specimens provides the ultimate bridge between simulation and live clinical practice. Because the true reality of the tissues is preserved, you will experience authentic needle proprioception, feeling the subtle, lifelike resistance as you guide your needle through distinct anatomical layers. Crucially, these specimens maintain their natural flexibility, enabling you to manipulate and position joints exactly as you would in a clinical situation to optimise your learning. This highly realistic experience ensures you develop genuine clinical confidence and precision.
You will be guided by a team of genuine clinical educators who work in both adacemic roles but also continue to be in full-time clinical practice. Reflecting the exceptional academic quality of our teaching, our tutors bring extensive experience from their active involvement with Brunel University, where they run M-level musucloskeletal ultrasound-guided injection modules. With small groups per ultrasound machine and a high tutor-to-delegate ratio, you are guaranteed extensive practical time and personalized feedback to master peripheral musculosskeletal injections!
Venue
- Ortho surgical skills centre: 4 Communication road, Greenham business park, Newbury, RG19 6AB.
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Who is the cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course suitable for?
This course is suitable for allied health or medical professionals who:
- Have experience of performing musculoskeletal ultrasound – for example an introductory musculoskeletal ultrasound course as a minimum. For more information on why we feel its important to have experience of diagnostic skills prior to considering performing ultrasound guided injections, see our recent blog post here.
- Are employed in a professional environment that enables you to utilise these skills within your practice.
- If an allied health professional, ensure you are already trained and able to perform injection therapy within your job role. Liase with your professional body regarding this before booking a course.
- Have a recognised professional medical qualification and current registration with a relevant UK professional body eg HCPC or GMC, or foreign equivalent if travelling from abroad.
PLEASE NOTE , IF YOU ANTICIPATE BEING PREGNANT/ BREASTFEEDING ON THE COURSE DATE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENT.
This course provides 14 CPD credits (Day 1 = 7 credits, Day 2 = 7 credits) in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists
IMPORTANT - Our CPD courses provide education and learning but DO NOT award a certificate of competency. You MUST enquire with your relevant professional body to confirm if the skills covered within our courses are considered within the scope of your professional practice, and whether your professional insurance will cover you to use them in your practice. Ultrasound regulation is a complex issue. Any skills covered by the course should be maintained and developed through ongoing mentorship, peer support, and training. Please get in touch if you have questions here .
Course venue
Course Dates & Booking
All prices shown below are inclusive of VAT
If your attendance on the course is to be funded by your trust or you have any other queries then please contact us.
| Date | Places | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th October 2026 - Cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course (Day 1 only - Lower limb) | 25 in stock | £520.00 | |
| 27th October 2026 - Cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course (Day 2 only - Upper limb) | 25 in stock | £520.00 | |
| 26/27 October 2026 - Cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course | 18 in stock | £999.00 | |
| Date | Places | Price |
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See behind the scenes on this course by watching the video below
EXTRA ONLINE LECTURES AND TUTORIAL VIDEOS
NEEDLE VISUALISATION TUTORIALS ONLINE 24/7
All course delegates who attend our ultrasound guided injection training will get unlimited access to five tutorials on basic needle skills, like the one to the right. These will provide an excellent source of information for you to review during your learning and before the course.
- Part 1: Needle Insertion Point
- Part 2: Bevel position
- Part 3: Cross cut artefact
- Part 4: Toe in the probe
- Part 5: Angle of needle entry
ONLINE LECTURES 24/7
All course delegates who attend our ultrasound guided injection training will get unlimited access to five online lectures by our course tutors. These provide a more in-depth appreciation of the topics outlined below. We are constantly adding to this selection, so keep your eyes peeled!
- Needle visualisation
- Aseptic technique
- Informed consent
- Ultrasound guided injections and the evidence base
- Why we use cadaveric specimens for our guided injection training
GAIN ACCESS TO OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK MSK ULTRASOUND COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
By attending our courses you will also gain access to your tutors in our private, Facebook community of MSK Ultrasound practice with specific groups for upper and lower limb MSK Ultrasound pathology, discussing anonymised cases and articles of interest. We also have groups for upper and lower limb guided injection techniques, discuss your techniques - what went well, what could be improved and what the evidence is. Lastly, but importantly we have established groups on training and governance.
Cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course outline
This is the proposed course outline over the two days.
Day 1 (Lower Limb)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.45am | Registration |
| 9am | Introduction to the course and meet the tutors |
| 9.30am - 10.30am | Techniques for needle visualisation - Lecture and demonstration followed by practicals with cadaveric specimens. |
| 10.30am -12.30pm | Ultrasound guided interventions for the knee : Dissection room practice of US guided procedures on soft cadavers: Intra-articular knee, Baker’s cyst, aspiration, Pes anserinus injection. Bursal injections around the knee. High volume injections for patellar tendinopathy. Access to knee anatomy prosections - all soft tissue and articular structures covered. |
| 12.30pm - 1.15pm | LUNCH (not provided) |
| 1.15pm - 2.30pm | Ultrasound guided interventions for the ankle and foot: Dissection room practice of US guided procedures on soft embalmed cadavers: Intrarticular techniques of the ankle and 1st MTPJ, Plantar fascia, Peroneal sheaths, Tib post sheath, Mortons Neuroma. High volume injections for achilles tendinopathy. Access to foot/ankle anatomy prosections - all soft tissue and articular structures covered. |
| 2.30pm - 4pm | Ultrasound guided interventions for the hip and revision of other structures: Dissection room practice of US guided procedures on soft cadavers: Hip joint, trochanteric bursa.Access to knee anatomy prosections - all soft tissue and articular structures covered. |
| 4pm | Finish |
Day 2 (Upper Limb)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.45am | Registration |
| 9am - 10.30am | Needle visualisation practical for those attending Day 2 only. Revision of lower limb techniques for those attending both days. All in the dissection room. |
| 10.30am - 12.30pm | Ultrasound guided interventions for the shoulder: Dissection room practice of US guided procedures on soft embalmed cadavers. Including Subacromial Subdeltoid bursa, Glenohumeral joint, Acromioclavicular joint, Long head of biceps sheath, High volume hydrodilatation. Access to anatomy prosections displaying the rotator cuff and associated structures. |
| 12.30pm-1.15pm | LUNCH (not provided) |
| 1.15pm - 2.30pm | Ultrasound guided Interventions for the wrist and hand: Dissection room practice of US guided procedures on soft embalmed cadavers including radio-carpal joint, DeQuervains tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand: First CMC joint, trigger finger/thumb, finger joints.Access to anatomy prosections displaying the extensor and flexor tendons and more! |
| 2.30pm - 2.45pm | BREAK |
| 2.45pm - 4pm | Ultrasound guided interventions for the elbow : Dissection room practice of US guided procedures on soft embalmed cadavers. including common extensor, common flexor, radiohumeral joint .Access to anatomy prosections displaying soft tissue and joint surfaces. |
| 4pm | Finish |
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Possible course tutors
(We reserve the right to alter the exact teaching team for events, if you have specific requirements please email us at [email protected])
Mr Stuart Wildman
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist and Consultant MSK Sonographer BSc MSc PG Cert
Stuart is an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist and Consultant MSK Sonographer working in the NHS in London. He has an interesting working week, dividing his time between Radiology and Physiotherapy, here he performs both diagnostic and guided interventions in both. He qualified from the University of Southampton in 2003 with a BSc Physiotherapy, and went on to gain an MSc in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy at The University of Hertfordshire and a PG Cert in MSK Sonography at Canterbury and Christ Church University.
Mr Robert Mast
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, MSK Sonographer and Independent Prescriber
Rob trained and qualified as a physiotherapist through the HvA in Amsterdam in 1993.
He has been working for Homerton University Hospital as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in the primary care setting since 2004. He works one day per week in the Radiology Department of Homerton University Hospital as an MSK Sonographer both for diagnostics as well as for carrying out interventional procedures.
Mr David Baker
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, MSK Sonographer and Independent Prescriber
David brings together his unique skills as APP, MSK Sonographer, experienced injection therapist, and lecturer to the courses. David works as an APP in private practice, working extensively with diagnostic ultrasound since 2007 and studied for his formal Pg Cert at Canterbury Christ Church University. He has further developed his special interest in ultrasound guided injection therapy.
Mr Fredy Markovits
MSK Sonographer and Physiotherapist
Graduated in 2012 with a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of East London. During his training he developed a special interest in anatomy and physiology and started teaching anatomy while being a student. Currently working as a physiotherapist across the bariatric and consultant outpatient teams at The Homerton Hospital NHS Trust.
What our attendees say
''I would highly recommend the ultrasound site cadaveric ultrasound guided injection course to any
clinician wanting to learn or develop ultrasound guided injection skills.
I did the lower limb day which was held at Queen Mary University London on the 16th of April 2021.
The pre course materials were excellent and allowed completion of the theory part before
attending the course. They are also a useful reference for after. This left plenty of time for the
practical element and in fact most the day was hands on practice which was what was really needed
The tutors are all knowledgeable and approachable and because there were only a limited number
of delegates per cadaver there was plenty of time for questions and for technique to be observed
repeated and refined.
The best part was the emphasis on getting good quality imaging and time was dedicated at the start
on how to get an optimal needle image which is in my opinion the most crucial skill to learn.
I look forward to attending for the upper limb course later in the year''
''I recently attended the 2-day cadaveric guided injection study days.
I have worked in physiotherapy for nearly 20 years with a strong MSK background. I have completed 2 years at Bournemouth University and achieved my PgDip in MSK Sonography and the intensity of my PgDip training was paralleled by the expert skills and knowledge of The Ultrasound Site training team.
The entire process from booking, confirmation and pre-course contact was exemplary. The admin team were always obtainable and swift to respond to any queries.
The pre-course learning resources provided a vast amount of information and insight into what would be covered and was provided in ample time prior to the course. The content and format of the learning materials was brilliant. We were given access to scanning protocols, narrated videos and slides on each scanned area so that even after we had completed the 2-days we could really consolidate our learning. This is of paramount importance for anyone undertaking image guided injections. These learning resources helped all the delegates confidence even before the course started. We had faith that we were under the tuition of some excellent mentors who were not only extremely friendly and down to earth but excellent educators.
The amount of practical time was very generous and covered all the necessary pathologies and techniques that we would use in clinic.
I have attended other USGI courses in the past but this one has been by far the most useful for me in the practical application of USGI’s into my MSK practice. I am truly thankful to all the team for making this course available to us during such a difficult time and I will definitely be continuing my training with them in the future''
''I recently attended the cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injection course run by The Ultrasound Site and was highly impressed. The course is run by a variety of friendly and approachable health care professionals. Ranging from an musculoskeletal radiology consultant to extended scope physiotherapists who regularly scan and inject patients. This variety allows you to see the different types of approach/styles people use when injecting and gives you a chance to practice those different styles and see which one suits you best.
The course is very well organised and with a limited number of participants it means you can practice as much as you want and have the tutors on hand to guide you if you are having difficulties.
As well as a lot of hands on practice, there are a few tutorials to take you through the basics of ultrasound guided injections and also different treatments available when it comes to musculoskeletal injections and some of the evidence behind these treatments.
There was also an excellent anatomy demonstrator, Freddy, who is on hand to tell you anything you want to know and see regarding musculoskeletal anatomy. For real life practice it is of vital importance to know the proper anatomy of what you are injecting- it also makes it much easier to understand the pathology that can occur in each place and why.
The people who teach this course are clearly passionate and dedicated about their musculoskeletal work as can be seen by the amount of cases and discussions which occur on their website and social media. It makes a big difference when being taught by someone who enjoys what they do!
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their hand eye co-ordination when it comes to ultrasound guided injections. ''
Course Dates & Booking
All prices shown below are inclusive of VAT
If your attendance on the course is to be funded by your trust or you have any other queries then please contact us.
PLEASE NOTE , IF YOU ANTICIPATE BEING PREGNANT/ BREASTFEEDING ON THE COURSE DATE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENT.
| Date | Places | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th October 2026 - Cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course (Day 1 only - Lower limb) | 25 in stock | £520.00 | |
| 27th October 2026 - Cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course (Day 2 only - Upper limb) | 25 in stock | £520.00 | |
| 26/27 October 2026 - Cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course | 18 in stock | £999.00 | |
| Date | Places | Price |
Cadaveric MSK ultrasound guided injection course location
Ortho Surgical Skills Centre
FAQs
Q. How do I know that this course is of high quality?
All the lecturers on our courses have completed formal training MSK Sonography and have been using MSK Ultrasound for several years. Crucially, they are clinicians with many years experience of integrating ultrasound into their practice alongside other forms of imaging such as MRI giving a great breadth of experience to enable them to teach ultrasound in the correct clinical context.
Several teach on PG Cert MSK Ultrasound University based courses as guest lecturers, and present at different events each year. The lecturers are also members of executive committees of professional organisations such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, The Royal College of Radiologists and British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine, so are very familiar with MSK ultrasound and injection therapy development within different professional roles.
Q. Do we get to use the ultrasound machines?
We know the importance of hands-on practice when scanning! As we've been there when we were learning! So we can reply with a massive YES! The course is designed with high lecturer:student ratios, with on average a lecturer for every 5 students. We have a large number of machines to ensure that as much time as possible is spent with the students scanning under close supervision. We understand the subtlety of moving a probe to ensure you achieve a high quality diagnostic image. We try to provide a selection of machines including hand held mobile devices, laptop systems and cart based - this gives you the ideal opportunity to trial systems and work out what might suitable for you.
Q. Does this qualify me as a sonographer?
Surprisingly, a sonographer is not a protected title and therefore anyone can theoretically call themselves a 'sonographer'. I guess a better way to pose this question would be 'does this deem me competent to perform ultrasound in the setting I wish to use it in?'. Well, this depends on the setting and the local governance but essentially this course is designed as an important first step for people who are considering an ultrasound qualification, or who are interested in learning ultrasound to give them an idea of how ultrasound may fit into their practice. The course can also serve as a refresher, perhaps for certain joints.
To undertake a formal qualification which would lead you to be able to work in for example Radiology departments within the NHS you would need to progress on to complete a PG Cert qualification on a CASE accredited course. This course would place you in a strong position before starting your CASE course. We are creating a University accredited CASE course at the moment and hope to release news in early 2018!
Q. How do I know if I am scanning things correctly?
Because we have a large ratio of lecturers to students, there will be someone overseeing and teaching with each group for as much time as possible throughout the day to ensure that you are handling the probe correctly and there are lots of tips on image optimisatio and use of the machine technology to get the best image! Basically, we will be peering over your shoulder! After the course you can also join us on our Medshr group, to keep touch and share images for feedback and as a record of your ongoing learning.
Q. What are the advantages of doing this course?
The advantages of doing this course is that all of the tutors have extensive experience of working with ultrasound and ultrasound guided injections working within busy Radiology, NHS , Private and Sports injuries clinics..we have it all covered! Most importantly, we are enthusiastic and passionate about teaching..that is why we set this up in our spare time!
Q. What are the terms and conditions for refunds and bookings?
All details for the refund policy and bookings terms and conditions can be found HERE
Q. Do I need to have scanned before in order to attend a course?
For our Introductory MSK Ultrasound course..No. We have many people who attend the course who have little, or no, previous scanning experience. This course is designed to accommodate people who have no previous scanning experience and are interested in learning from scratch. However, as mentioned above, it is also a very useful learning experience for people with some scanning background as well.
For our injection courses it is best to have attended the Introductory course first. Have a read of this blog as well to gain some more ideas on why developing your diagnostic skills first is a good idea.
Q. Do you provide training to whole departments?
We are able to travel and provide a customised training program for a group of clinicians in a department. For further discussion email us at [email protected]
Q. Does this course qualify me to perform ultrasound guided injections in my workplace?
No. In order to perform image guided injections in your workplace you must conform to local guidelines and competency requirements. This course, however, may form part of your CPD and learning if you are looking to start performing ultrasound guided injections, or as a top-up course as part of your continuing CPD.