Hello everyone! If you're looking to report MSK cases with more speed and confidence, you'll want to check out the interview below. I spoke with one of our fellows, @Traian Stroia last year, and he shares his experience in the Virtual MSK Fellowship and the real impact it had on his life. Interested in joining yourself? You can book a free 45-minute discovery call here to see if the fellowship is a good fit for you. Enjoy! Heathcote -------- Q: What was it like before the fellowship, and could you summarize the situation you were in a year ago? Traian Stroia: I mostly lacked confidence. I had almost no feedback regarding my reports. It was difficult because I am a young consultant radiologist, so I did not have so much experience. It is very hard to find someone who can help you with your MSK cases... Before, a knee was about 30 minutes. Now it is no more than five. Q: Could you introduce yourself and say what you were doing professionally a year ago? Traian Stroia: I am not an MSK-only based radiologist. I do a lot of CT and oncology and I am now even faster on all my reports and more confident. I work in a psychiatry hospital and also mostly in private practice. Only in private practice, MSK. Q: What were the main problems you were having before with MSK cases? Traian Stroia: The lack of feedback, that was the biggest issue. I did not know if my reports were good... And always having second thoughts. That report, was that a tear or not? Did I write that thing correctly? Q: What has been the impact on your career? Traian Stroia: I feel better. I am faster. I earn more money... Before, I had maybe 10 cases per day, CT and MRI, and now I am over 30 in the same amount of time. I have more time with my family and I am overall more satisfied with how my work is in general. Since doing the fellowship, my earnings have increased three or four times. Q: How would you describe the fellowship process?

Free Q&A MSK Radiology School Attachments Free Q&A MSK Radiology School Meeting records Transcript Summary Christoph Agten welcomed attendees Iman and Anisha to a Q&A session, despite initial technical issues with Anisha's links and audio problems experienced by Carlos Molina. Anisha presented three cases: a lateral meniscal tear unlikely to be discoid, a radial tear of the medial meniscus with extrusion and degeneration, and a shoulder post-labral repair that was upgraded from a SLAP 1 to a SLAP 2 tear. Iman presented two cases: chronic hand pain indicative of inflammatory arthropathy, and chronic foot pain with a subchondral insufficiency fracture or stress reaction. Details - Meeting Introduction and Technical Issues Christoph Agten welcomed attendees, Iman and Anisha, to a Q&A session. He initially faced issues with Anisha's provided links, noting that several were missing numbers and not working (00:00:00). Christoph also addressed microphone issues, confirming that Katarina Pausek could hear him, while Carlos Molina experienced audio problems and was advised to rejoin the call (00:03:30) (00:06:25). - Anisha's Knee Case: Lateral Meniscal Tear Anisha presented a case involving a lateral meniscal tear, asking if it could be discoid (00:03:30). Christoph Agten concluded that it was unlikely to be discoid due to insufficient substance and the typical triangular appearance of a discoid meniscus (00:05:01). He further described the tear as a "flipped meniscus" with a large intercondylar fragment, emphasizing that it was a special form of a bucket handle tear, and advised against using the term "hemi bucket" (00:10:23). - Iman's Hand Case: Rheumatoid Arthritis Iman presented a case of chronic pain in a hand, leading to a discussion on rheumatoid arthritis (00:06:25). Christoph Agten identified synovitis in multiple compartments and tenosynovitis as strong indicators of inflammatory arthropathy, recommending a rheumatological review and lab tests despite the absence of erosions (00:07:45). - Anisha's Knee Case: Radial Tear of Medial Meniscus Anisha presented a second knee case involving a radial tear of the medial meniscus with extrusion and degeneration (00:13:00). Christoph Agten described it as a large radial tear, noting the truncation of the meniscus and substance hanging into the meniscotibial gutter, explaining that the loss of ring stress caused the meniscus to squeeze out (00:15:00). He also discussed bony irregularities and bone marrow edema in the medial tibiofemoral area, suggesting chronic friction and advising descriptive reporting rather than specific grading (00:17:49). - Iman's Foot Case: Chronic Pain and Isolated Lesion Iman's second case involved chronic pain in a 73-year-old male with an isolated lesion in the lateral cuneiform bone, prompting a query about the lesion's isolated nature (00:21:17). Christoph Agten attributed the finding to a subchondral insufficiency fracture or stress reaction, potentially exacerbated by compensatory overuse, and noted associated tendinopathy in the peroneal tendons (00:22:41). - Anisha's Shoulder Case: Post-Labral Repair Anisha's final case involved a shoulder post-labral repair, with a question about a SLAP lesion type (00:26:10). Christoph Agten initially observed fraying and degeneration of the superior labrum but noted that an arthrogram revealed widening of the recess and contrast within the labrum, leading him to upgrade the diagnosis from a SLAP 1 to a SLAP 2 tear (00:28:35). He also discussed the appearance of the MGHL and SGHL ligaments, noting potential injection-related findings and variations in ligament nomenclature (00:33:56). - Meeting Conclusion and Tool Promotion Christoph Agten concluded the Q&A session by promoting "finalscribe," his voice recognition tool, offering a seven-day free trial (00:37:16). He encouraged attendees to provide feedback on the tool's quality, particularly for non-English outputs, as he could not personally verify them .

Yes, now I do my own "conference". Yes, I tell everybody how conferences do not work and I stand by that. They don't work in their current/typical format. But that is about to change🔥. Get ready for a fully interactive 2-day MSK MRI workshop covering all joints. You will have to bring a laptop or tablet and we will go through DICOM cases and have real-time interactive discussions. This is suitable for radiologists at all levels, from residents to board-certified radiologists. The workshop comes along with an optional 5 week post-course support period, where you can discuss your cases with me directly in weekly Q&A calls. I want to make sure you can apply what you learn. The best part? You will be visiting Abu Dhabi during the best time and can explore the beauty of Abu Dhabi, a fascinating, dynamic city at the forfront of many industries (and now also MSK radiology 🙂). You find all the details here: www.agten.org/msk-course https://www.linkedin.com/events/mskmricourseabudhabi7335991678903713792/comments/ https://www.skool.com/mskrad/calendar?calDate=1762256959&eid=51d2a265c00c40049c24e7538040b5c7 Time & Location: - 15. and 16. Nov. 2025 - ​Dusit Thani Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Price: - Early-Bird registration: USD $697 until end of August - after that $997. 👉To register: www.agten.org/msk-course Cu in Abu Dhabi! Chris

It's here! The first ever MSK Radiology Olympics 2025! IMPORTANT information for viewers: There are over $20,000 worth of prizes, not just for the nearly 200 radiologists competing, but also for everyone watching. Viewers can win signed books, a Wrist MRI Masterclass, a Berlin Case Viewer license, and 1:1 coaching with Chris! All you have to do is show up and comment in the chat... Here's how the event will run: 🕒 The Olympics start at 15:30 UK time. To check your local time, go to the MSK Olympics YouTube stream here. - First 30 minutes: pre-competition chat. - Then, three 20-minute rounds: knee, shoulder, ankle - Final 30 minutes: winner interviews and prize giveaway. Throughout the event, we’ll ask light questions like:“What’s the worst part of being a radiologist?” Best answers in the chat will win prizes on the spot. It's going to be fast paced - don't miss it :) Let me know here if you have any questions. Who's planning to watch live tomorrow?

Did you know the Virtual MSK Fellowship offers a diploma at the end of the 12 months of online coaching in addition to the 50 CME credits (EACCME certified, convertible to AMA Category 1 Credits in USA). The CME are also valid and accepted towards MSK specific diplomas like for the ESSR Diploma. You will receive your diploma in a nice frame for your office! if you are interested, book a call with us to learn more about the fellowship and why the diploma is not even the main reason to join! https://www.onlinemskfellowship.com/schedule/skool-call talk to you soon! Chris