This corticosteroid injection therapy musculoskeletal masterclass is suitable for GPs who are either seeking to start providing corticosteroid injections as part of their MSK practice, or already injecting but seeking to update their knowledge and skills.

Delivered through face-to-face teaching which includes interactive discussions, practical techniques and case based learning, all of which are informed by the latest evidence and guidelines. Our tutors Anthony and Sarah are MSK Physiotherapists with over 40 years combined experience in NHS and private practice, complementing their clinical work with university lecturer roles in advanced postgraduate MSK practice including; injection therapy, MSK ultrasound, Hand Therapy and First Contact Physiotherapy.

Learning Outcomes include to:

• Gain a comprehensive overview of injection therapy techniques for both upper and lower limb MSK conditions.
• Gain valuable practical skills and enhance surface marking anatomy for both upper and lower limb MSK conditions.
• Identify the risks and benefits of injection therapy and where it is best placed within a pathway of care.
• Gain up-to-date evidence for the use of injection therapy in common MSK pathologies with reference to national guidelines.
• Rationalise when it is best to offer ultrasound guided as opposed to landmark guided injections.
• Supporting patients within a shared decision-making approach.
• Discuss complex presentations with precautions and dilemmas in deciding if injection therapy is appropriate.
• Discuss optimal aftercare advice post-injection for patients with MSK disorders.

Lower Limb Injection Techniques Covered:

Hip Injection Techniques:

•  Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Knee Injection Techniques:

• Knee Joint OA
• Pes Anserine Bursitis

Foot & ankle Injection Techniques:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Ankle Joint OA
• 1st MTPJ OA
• Morton’s neuroma

Upper Limb Injection Techniques Covered:

Shoulder Injection Techniques:

• Sub-acromial Shoulder Pain
• Frozen Shoulder/GHJ OA
• ACJ OA

Elbow Injection Techniques:

• Elbow OA
• Tennis Elbow?

Hand Injection Techniques:

• Carpal Tunnel
• 1^st CMCJ OA
• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
• Trigger Finger/Thumb