Ultrasound Course
18 November 2026
Max Participants
28
Location
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Tickets
Course Introduction
This ultrasound course is a joint effort of the Esser Masterclass and Global Nerve Foundation.
This ultrasound course focuses on the use of high-resolution ultrasound in the assessment of peripheral nerves. Participants will learn about the role of ultrasound alongside other diagnostic modalities such as MRI, EMG, and physical examination.
The program is structured around key anatomical regions of the upper and lower extremity, combining short lectures with hands-on sessions to directly apply knowledge in practice. Hands-on training will take place in small groups to ensure sufficient individual scanning time.
Meet the faculty
DR. J. MICHIEL ZUIDAM
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
DR. LIRON DURAKU
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
DR. C. HUNDEPOOL
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
DR. J. MICHIEL ZUIDAM
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
DR. NENS VAN ALFEN
Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology Radboud MC, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
The program
| 08:00 Basics of the Ultrasound Machine |
| 08:30 US vs MRI vs EMG vs Physical exam |
| Section 1 – Anatomy of the upper extremity |
| 09:00 Lecture 1 – Median Nerve |
| 09:10 Hands-on session (15 min/ participant) |
| 09:55 Coffee |
| 10:05 Lecture 2 – Proximal Median Nerve |
| 10:15 Hands-on session (15 min/participant) |
| 11:00 Lecture 3 – Ulnar Nerve |
| 11:15 Hands-on session (15 min/participant) |
| 12:00 Lunch |
| 12:45 Lecture 4 – Brachial plexus |
| 13:00 Hands-on session (15 min/participant) |
| Section 2 – Anatomy of the lower extremity |
| 13:45 Lecture 5 – Distal Sciatic and Fibular |
| 14:00 Hands-on session (15 min/participant) |
| 14:45: coffee |
| 15:00 Lecture 6 – Tibia Nerve |
| 15:15 Hands-on session (15 min/participant) |
| 16:00 Course Close |
| 16:15 Drinks |
THE EXPERTS
The Global Nerve Foundation instructors and faculty are certified and dedicated nerve surgeons. This means that the GNF x Esser is focused on providing a tailored made and hands on international education by experts in the field across the globe. The Esser Masterclass is endorsed by the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies (ICOPLAST).
The GNF x Esser Nerve Course will be submitted to the UEMS EACCME® for CME credits. If approved the UEMS logo will be depicted at the top of the course page.
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World leaders in the field giving highly informative lectures. Great cadaver sessions and high quality manual. 9/10
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Great lectures and discussion sessions with a large, diverse international faculty. The cadavers were very good quality for dissection. 9.5/10
Meet the organization
DR. LIRON DURAKU
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
DR. MICHIEL ZUIDAM
Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
DR. CAROLINE HUNDEPOOL
Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
ESMEE KWEE
Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
EVA LINDNER
Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
NL – Rotterdam
SkillsLab Erasmus MC
FAIR-TRAED
Esser Masterclass introduced a new education principle: FAIR-TRAED (Fair Transparent Education). FAIR-TRAED means that the registration fees are directly invested in the Esser Masterclass educational materials to advance hand surgery trainings. The organisation and the faculty have a passion for hand surgery and support FAIR-TRAED which means that they do not receive any financial compensation. This enables Esser Masterclass to keep the registration fees at a minimum. Our mission is making high-quality handsurgery education accessible for every handsurgeon around the globe and our motto is training form handsurgeons to handsurgeons.
Special thanks to
Ella Nitters MSc, MA
“As a medical illustrator I am proud to be part of the Esser Masterclass. It’s my passion to draw the human anatomy and within Esser Masterclass I get the opportunity to explore this with devoted hand surgeons.”