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Stephen Bird Masterclass

£795.00

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Book now   2-day Masterclass £795 inc. VAT / 1-day Masterclass £495 inc. VAT

Course info:

We are very excited to announce an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the pioneers of MSK Ultrasound, Stephen Bird. For the first time, clinicians in the UK and Europe will have the chance to benefit from Stephen’s expertise in person.

This landmark masterclass will take place at the iconic Allianz Twickenham Stadium, the home of England Rugby, on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September 2025.This is a rare opportunity to learn from Stephen Bird, one of the world’s most renowned sonographers, Stephen brings over 30 years of clinical experience in both musculoskeletal and general ultrasound. His profound anatomical knowledge, exceptional understanding of pathology, and unparalleled ability to correlate pathology on ultrasound make his teachings invaluable. This masterclass promises to be an unmissable event for ultrasound professionals.

Each anatomical region will be covered in depth, with comprehensive anatomical detail. Pathological examples will be used to bring clinical context to the teaching, alongside a discussion of common pitfalls in both diagnosis and scanning. Practical top tips for ultrasound technique and interpretation will also be shared to enhance your clinical confidence and accuracy. See “timetable’ below for a more detailed breakdown of both days.

Due to the anticipated high demand and to ensure an interactive learning environment, places are limited.

About Stephen Bird:

Stephen Bird is a highly experienced sonographer based in Adelaide, Australia, with over three decades of clinical practice. He holds both General and Vascular Diplomas of Medical Ultrasound (DMU) and a Master of Medical Sonography from the University of South Australia. Stephen is an Honorary Fellow of the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) and a Life Member of the Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) . ASUM is the peak body promoting ultrasound excellence in Australia and New Zealand, while the ASA is the national peak body for the sonography profession in Australia. Stephen is a passionate educator, regularly presenting at national and international conferences and conducting workshops for diagnostic ultrasound professionals. His educational resources are available at birdultrasound.com.au.

Registration:

Do not delay—this masterclass is expected to fill quickly. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from Stephen Bird in the UK for the first time ever.

Booking Options
Location
Allianz Twickenham Stadium,
200 Whitton Rd, Twickenham TW2 7BA
Available dates
Mon 1st & Tues 2nd Sept 2025
One day options:
Mon 1st Sept 2025 - Upper limb
Tues 2nd Sept 2025 - Lower limb

Locations

Timetable

DAY 1 Upper Limb

08:45 Registration
09:00 - 10:30 Musculoskeletal ultrasound pathology principles

  • Explore what can and can't be confidently diagnosed on musculoskeletal ultrasound.
  • Understand the limitations of ultrasound and what information may be missing.
  • Review common and rare pathologies and their typical ultrasound appearances.
  •  Refine the lingo of MSK pathology ultrasound to ensure you are always using the correct descriptive language in your reports.
10:30 – 10:45  Break
10:45 - 12:00 Presentation - Shoulder ultrasound fundamentals and advanced techniques

  • Do not miss another rotator cuff tear with Stephen’s top tips!
  • Includes the rotator cuff interval with a focused demonstration, highlighting key anatomy and sonographic signs of pathology, including capsular thickening and proximal biceps tendon pathology.
  • Review surrounding nerves and de-innervation patterns for a comprehensive shoulder scan.
  • Understand the clinical and sonographic features of adhesive capsulitis and glenohumeral joint synovitis.
  • Explore some surprising applications of low flow Doppler technology in the rotator cuff.
12:00 - 12:45 Live scan demonstration and practical workshop

Shoulder

12:45 - 13:30 Lunch 
13:30 - 14:15 Comprehensive elbow ultrasound assessment

  • Includes assessment of all the surrounding nerves and learn to recognise common nerve pathologies around the elbow that are often missed.
  • Navigate the cubital tunnel with confidence and understand the most common cause for ulnar nerve dysfunction (It is not what you think).
  • Understand how to differentiate joint pathology from tendinopathy – it’s more common than you think.
  • Stop examining the common extensor origin and learn to sono-dissect the individual components.
  • Master the challenging distal biceps and confidently visualise both heads in your scans.
  • Understand the concept of distal biceps brachii impingement and the dynamic techniques to make the diagnosis.
14:15 - 15:00 Live scan demonstration and practical workshop

Elbow

15:00 - 15:15 Break
15:15 – 15:45 Comprehensive wrist ultrasound assessment

Think ultrasound isn’t useful for the wrist? Think again!
Stephen will provide a step-by-step guide to comprehensive scanning of the wrist.
How often do you diagnose distal radio-ulnar joint pathology? Learn how to shine a light on the forgotten and often symptomatic joint of the wrist.
Discover the use of native contrast enhanced ultrasound of the dorsal scapholunate ligament.
You’ll discover just how much more can be visualised with ultrasound than you ever expected.

15:45 – 16:15 Live scan demonstration and practical workshop

Wrist

16:15 – 16:45 Comprehensive hand ultrasound assessment and practical workshop

  • Includes Stephen guiding you through the nerves of the hand in detail.
  • Explore the intrinsic musculature, pulleys and tendons and how to assess it with ultrasound.
  • Identify common pathologies and improve your confidence in hand scanning
16:45 - 17:15 Live scan demonstration and practical workshop

Hand

17:15 Closing remarks

DAY 2 Lower Limb

08:45 Registration
9:00 – 10:30 Comprehensive groin and hip ultrasound assessment

  • Stephen will provide a step-by-step guide to confidently diagnose hernias, especially for those unsure or not currently diagnosing them.
  • Hip joint navigation and assessment including hip flexor apparatus, gluteal musculature, hamstrings, sacrotuberous region, and abdominal wall.
  • A practical and insightful session not to be missed.

 

10:30 – 11:00  Break
11:00 – 12:00

12:00 - 12:45

Live scan demonstration and practical workshop

  • Hernia, adductors and abdominal musculature.

Live scan demonstration and practical workshop

  • Hip, Hamstring, sacrotuberous ligament and buttock.
12:45 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:30 Comprehensive ankle ultrasound assessment

  • Including how to master the medial ankle and finally get to grips with the challenging deltoid ligament and spring ligament.
  • Gain confidence in detailed evaluation of traumatic ankle soft tissue injuries.
  • Improve your nerve scanning including Baxters nerve!
14:30 - 15:30 Live scan demonstration and practical workshop
Ankle
15:30 - 15:45 Break
15:45 – 16:15 Comprehensive forefoot ultrasound assessment

  • Includes a focus on the ultrasound assessment of three common forefoot pathologies: plantar plate tears, Morton’s neuroma, and intermetatarsal bursitis.
  • These conditions often present with overlapping clinical features, but their distinct ultrasound characteristics allow for accurate diagnosis and differentiation
  • Assess the tendons and ligaments of the sole of the foot to better understand causes of plantar mid foot pain.
16:15 - 17:15 Live scan demonstration and practical workshop

Forefoot

17:15 Closing remarks

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