The goal of the RadioGraphics articles designated as self-assessment CME features and their accompanying tests is to increase understanding of the radiologic characteristics and possible therapeutic options for a variety of pathologic conditions and basic physics principles.

Authors: Mihra S. Taljanovic, MD, PhD, Lana H. Gimber, MD, MPH, Giles W. Becker, MD, L. Daniel Latt, MD, PhD, Andrea S. Klauser, MD, David M. Melville, MD, Liang Gao, PhD, Russell S. Witte, PhD

Content Areas (Codes):
The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:

• Musculoskeletal Radiology
• Physics and Basic Science
• Ultrasound

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the basic physics of SWE.
• Recognize the SWE findings (tissue elasticity) of the normal musculoskeletal soft tissues and of various musculoskeletal soft-tissue injuries and diseases.
• Discuss the added value and limitations of SWE in diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions.

This journal-based CME activity is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.

Original Release Date: 5/11/2017
End Date for CME Eligibility: 5/10/2020

Non-member Rate: $35.00
Member Rate: $0.00

Disclosure Statements
The ACCME requires that the RSNA, as an accredited provider of CME, disclose the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and any other individuals in a position to control content of this activity. Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content.

• M.S.T., L.H.G., G.W.B., L.D.L., D.M.M., L.G., R.S.W.: Activities related to the present article: Institution has a cooperative research agreement with Siemens Healthineers. Activities not related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Other activities: disclosed no relevant relationships.

All other individuals in control of content have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose for this activity.

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Accreditation and Designation Statements:
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The RSNA designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the American Board of Radiology’s (ABR) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 2 requirements for Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME).

This journal-based CME activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the NEW Maintenance of Certification program (MOC) of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), and has been approved by the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) for a maximum of 1 credit hours per activity. The RCPSC recording system (MAINPORT) will automatically convert the credit hours for this program to three credits per claimed hour (1 hours x 3 = 3 credit hours). Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Accreditation services do not imply endorsement of opinions presented during the activity.

To earn CME credit, participants must correctly answer a minimum of 80% of the test questions and complete the course evaluation.

RSNA Disclaimer
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.