Questo Corso è inserito nel programma ECM del Ministero della Salute come attività formativa n° 157-451501 per n°50 Medici Chirurghi Specializzati in Allergologia ed Immunologia Clinica, Medicina Interna, Reumatologia, Radiodiagnostica. Il Corso ha ottenuto n°7 Crediti Formativi.

Il Corso si terrà il giorni 27 Giugno 2025 presso la Sala Convegni Hotel Villa Romanazzi Carducci, Bari.

L’assegnazione dei crediti è subordinata alla partecipazione effettiva dell’intero programma formativo, alla verifica dell’apprendimento ed al rilevamento delle presenze. La frequenza sarà verificata in entrata ed uscita per tutta la durata dei Corsi.

È necessario compilare e restituire in Segreteria, alla fine dei lavori, i questionari di valutazione da ritirare all’atto della registrazione. Ai fini dell’acquisizione dei crediti formativi ECM, è necessario compilare la scheda di registrazione in tutte le sue parti inserendo chiaramente nome, cognome, codice fiscale, indirizzo e disciplina. Al termine dei lavori è previsto, per coloro che ne fanno richiesta, un attestato di partecipazione.

Responsabili Scientifici: Florenzo Iannone, Giuseppe Lopalco

Razionale

The diagnosis and management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) represent complex clinical challenges due to their clinical heterogeneity. These two conditions present a wide array of clinical and radiological features that can mimic other diseases, making timely and accurate diagnosis often difficult.

The advancement of imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound, has revolutionized the ability of physicians to detect inflammatory and structural changes associated with these diseases at an early stage, enabling more effective therapeutic intervention.

The aim of this course is to deepen participants’ knowledge of the clinical characteristics and diagnostic challenges of axSpA and PsA, while providing advanced skills in the use of imaging techniques for early diagnosis and management of these conditions.

One of the central themes of the course is the close collaboration between rheumatologists and radiologists, which is essential to address the complexity of these conditions. Advanced imaging allows early identification of disease signs that are not always clinically apparent. However, to translate this information into optimal therapeutic management, continuous dialogue between the clinician and radiologist is crucial.

This collaboration helps to optimize diagnosis through accurate image analysis and their contextualization in relation to the clinical presentation, guiding personalized therapeutic decisions. The ultimate goal is to prevent structural damage through early intervention, based on radiological signs of disease that may not yet be clinically evident.

In conclusion, the course will highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that combines clinical and radiological expertise to improve the quality of care provided to patients with axSpA and PsA.