"Radiology Updates 2024" - Zubin Balsara, MD

This talk focuses on radiologic abnormalities, interpreting difficult to identify injuries on imaging. Walks through common radiographic and ultrasonic imaging modalities. 

Speaker bio: Dr. Zubin Balsara completed his residency in radiology and a fellowship in Body Imaging at the US Naval Hospital San Diego. He served as a radiologist in Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. He has spent the last 30 years at Mercy Fort Smith as a Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist. 

At the end of the presentation, attendees should be able to:

1. Identify injuries that are difficult/not possible to make on radiographs and require further imaging
2. Describe the order of growth plates in the elbow in children
3. Identify common Salter Harris growth plate injuries in children
4. Describe the normal anatomy of the lower extremity superficial and deep venous system
5. Identify high risk venous thrombosis cases that might need intervention

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 19 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Approval is valid from 3/8/2024 to 3/8/2025. AAPA reference number: CME-2010808.

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