57th IDKD Davos 2027
Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis
March (20) 21 – 24, 2027
57th IDKD Davos
Join us in beautiful Davos, Switzerland, from March 21–24, 2027 for an intensive learning experience on Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis.
March 20, 2027
Pre-Courses
In 2027 we will offer IDKD Pre-Courses covering various topics. Additional information will be announced
soon.
General Information
The IDKD on Musculoskeletal Diseases will be offered onsite and online in recording (not in real time) for 6 months from the course’s end date.
The Imaging Children, Hybrid Imaging, and Fundamentals courses will be offered in a face-to-face (onsite) format and will not be recorded.
- CME credits: An application has been made to the UEMS/EBR for CME accreditation of these events.
- Note, that the Fundamentals, the Imaging Children, and the Hybrid Imaging courses will take place at the same time.
- Participants of the onsite IDKD course receive a printed copy of the IDKD Book on Musculoskeletal Diseases (2026-2029) at check-in in Davos. Printed copies will not be sent out by post.
The IDKD course online participants and the participants attending only the pre-courses on Saturday, March 21 will be able to read the IDKD Book online as Open Access publication.
March 22 – 26, 2026
IDKD Course
IDKD Course, 2026 "Musculoskeletal Diseases"
IDKD target audience
- Radiologists / Nuclear Physicians
- Radiology / Nuclear Medicine residents and fellows
- Interested clinicians
- Radiology technicians with advanced competences / interests
Course Manager
Maria Tsiplakova Vögeli
info@idkd.org
Tel: +41 (0)43 534 0909
Fax: +41 (0)43 430 2544
If you have any questions or doubts, please do not hesitate to contact the IDKD Team at info@idkd.org.
Course objectives
- Teach the participants effective approaches in analysing diagnostic imaging challenges
- Allow the participants to recognize key imaging features of various diseases through guided self study
- Teach the participants the most effective imaging examination in various types of settings
- Offer participants to interact with top international experts
Additional information about this course
- Lectures are presented daily by senior experts on "hot topics", new developments or political issues in radiology or associated sciences.
- The IDKD Book written by the Workshop teachers is included in the registration fee.
- Film Reading Panel is a diagnostic competition by selected experts.
- With the current course schedule offering shorter lunch breaks, IDKD will provide lunch to all the participants. All Course lunches are included in the ticket fee. During the online registration process, please select either a meat or vegetarian menu option. When schedule allows, hot meat and vegetarian meals will be served buffet style.
During the IDKD, the participants will attend 20 different radiology workshops which cover the current medical imaging approach to the diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases. The radiology training will be in groups of approximately 40 participants.
Workshops IDKD Davos 2026
- Shoulder: Instability
Christian W.A. Pfirrmann, CH
Klaus Woertler, DE - Shoulder: Rotator Cuff
Tetyana Gorbachova, USA
Eva Llopis, ES - Elbow
Mark W. Anderson, USA
Kate Stevens, USA - Wrist and Hand
Anna Hirschmann, CH
Michael J. Tuite, USA - Hip
Donna G. Blankenbaker, USA
Reto Sutter, CH - Pelvis and Groin
Ara Kassarjian, ES
Kenneth S. Lee, USA - Knee
Jan Fritz, USA
Lawrence M. White, CA - Ankle and Foot
Andrew J. Grainger, GB
Marco Zanetti, CH - Postoperative Imaging: Joints
Erin Alaia, USA
Christoph Schäffeler, CH - Tumors: Soft Tissue, Bone, Bone Marrow
Hillary W. Garner, USA
Mark D. Murphey, USA
- Arthritis: Focus on Peripheral Joints
Soterios Gyftopoulos, USA
Lennart Jans, BE - Metabolic / Endocrine
Miriam A. Bredella, USA
Bruno Vandeberg, BE - Bone Trauma (incl. Spine)
Connie Y. Chang, USA
Alexandra Gersing, DE - Spine: Degeneration and Inflammation
Nadja A. Farshad-Amacker, CH
William E. Palmer, USA - Infection
William B. Morrison, USA
Aline Serfaty, BR - Muscle Imaging
David A. Rubin, USA
James Teh, GB - Common Mistakes in MSK Imaging
Marcelo Bordalo, QT
Robert Boutin, USA - Peripheral Nerve Imaging
Roman Guggenberger, CH
Amelie Lutz, CH - Pediatric and Adolescent MSK Radiology: Top 10 Findings Not To Miss
John A. Carrino, USA
Herman J. Kan, USA - Small Joints
Christine B. Chung, USA
Viviane Khoury, CA
This IDKD course offers the following radiology lectures.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
- 08.45-09.00
Opening Address
Course Instructions - 09.00-09.30
Opening Lecture
AI in MSK Imaging Part 1: Pattern Recognition, Image Reconstruction and Opportunistic Imaging
Michael Recht, USA - 16.30-17.15
Rüttimann Lecture
Lecture is in memory of the visionary founder of the IDKD Prof. Alois Rüttimann (1922-2011) on pioneering radiologic, medical topics and topics of general interest.
What Can We Expect from the Next Generation of Robots?
Roland Siegwart, CH
Monday, March 23, 2026
- 11.15-12.00
Braun Lecture
Lecture is in memory of the founder of the IDKD Dr Peter Braun (1927-2019) – an avid sportsman – on topics connected with sports medicine.
The Role of Sports Medicine at Major Sporting Events - A Look behind the Scenes
Johannes Scherr, CH - 12.45-14.30
Special Topic: DGMSR meets IDKD: Current Developments in MSK Imaging- 12.45-12.50
a. Chairman's Introduction
Klaus Woertler, DE - 12.50-13.12
b. Update on Imaging of Secondary Stabilizers in ACL Injuries
Simone Waldt, DE - 13.12-13.34
c. CT Imaging of the Spine: Assessment of Benign vs. Malignant Vertebral Fractures Using AI
Alexandra Gersing, DE - 13.34-13.56
d. AI for Image Analysis in MSK Imaging - Present and Future
Sven Nebelung, DE - 13.56-14.18
e. Photon-Counting CT in MSK Imaging
Jan-Peter Grunz, DE - 14.20-14.30
Discussion
- 12.45-12.50
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- 11.15-12.00
AI in MSK Imaging Part 2: Enhanced Workflow, Patient Centered Care, and Education
Michael Recht, USA
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- 11.15-12.00
Image-Guided Musculoskeletal Interventions: A Practical Approach
Mies Korteweg, NL - 12.45-14.30
Transforming Diagnostics with Opportunistic Imaging- 12.45-12.50
Introduction
Miriam Bredella, USA and Reto Sutter, CH - 12.50-13.15
a. Capturing Time: The Power of Opportunistic Imaging in Ageing
Robert Boutin, USA - 13.15-13.40
b. Cardio Vision: Detecting Cardiovascular Risk through Opportunistic Imaging
Miriam A. Bredella, USA - 13.40-14.05
c. Seizing the Moment: Integrating Opportunistic Imaging into Clinical Practice
Soterios Gyftopoulos, USA - 14.05-14.30
d. Opportunities to Improve Patient Health in Daily MSK Practice: Not-so Incidental Observations
David A. Rubin, USA
- 12.45-12.50
Thursday, March 26, 2026
11.15-12.00
Rapid Fire Session
Benjamin Fritz, CH
An application has been made to the UEMS/EBR for CME accreditation of this event.
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March 21, 2026
Pre-Courses
Musculoskeletal Imaging in Children,
Adolescents and Young Adults
In response to request from the participants, IDKD Pediatric Radiology Course will be held again in 2026 with the topic including also the adolescents and young adults. The topic of the course is Musculoskeletal Diseases. The course will be workshops-style offered in a face-to-face (onsite in Davos) format only. Lunch and a coffee break are included in the registration fees.
- The Musculoskeletal Imaging in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults course will take place on Saturday prior to the IDKD in a face-to-face (onsite) format only
- The 56th IDKD registration fees do not include the Saturday courses: if you are attending the IDKD course, please select Saturday courses ticket(s) in addition while registering
- The courses on Saturday are running in parallel. Any pre-course taking place on Saturday, March 21, is available for attendance in combination with the IDKD course.
IDKD target audience
- Pediatric radiologists, pediatric radiology residents and fellows
- Radiologists with interest in and / or obligation for pediatric radiology
- Interested clinicians
- Radiology technicians with advanced competences/interests
Pediatric Radiology Course Advisor
Thierry A. G. M. Huisman, Houston, TX, USA
Course objectives
- Teach the participants effective approaches in analyzing diagnostic imaging challenges in pediatric patients with musculoskeletal diseases
- Allow participants in guided self study to recognize key imaging features of various diseases
- Teach participants in which settings which imaging examination is most effective
- Offer participants to interact with top international experts in the field of radiology of pediatric musculoskeletal diseases
Additional information about this course
- Fundamentals in Imaging: Oncologic Disease from Head to Toe will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025 prior to the IDKD
- The Fundamentals course will be offered in a face-to-face (onsite in Davos) and online format.
- The 55th IDKD registration fees do not include the Saturday courses: if you are attending the IDKD course, in addition, please select the Fundamentals course ticket while registering.
- The three courses on Saturday are running in parallel. If you wish to attend two Saturday courses, you would be able to attend the Fundamentals course online and another course of your choice face-to-face (onsite).
An application has been made to the UEMS/EBR for CME accreditation of this event.
Course Schedule
Workshops
- Sport Related Injuries in Children
John Carrino, USA
- Bone Aplasia, Hypoplasia and Dysplasia
Herman J. Kan, USA
- Accidental and Non-accidental Injury
TBC
- Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging in Children and Adolescents
Thierry A.G.M. Huisman, USA
Course Schedule
Workshops
- Sport Related Injuries in Children
John Carrino, USA
- Bone Aplasia, Hypoplasia and Dysplasia
Herman J. Kan, USA
- Accidental and Non-accidental Injury
TBC
- Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging in Children and Adolescents
Thierry A.G.M. Huisman, USA
Hybrid Imaging Course – Molecular Imaging for Radiologists and Nuclear Medicine Physicians
Following the requests from our participants, we will hold the Hybrid Imaging Course – Molecular Imaging for Radiologists and Nuclear Medicine Physicians. The topic of the course is "Musculoskeletal Diseases". The course will be workshops-style offered in a face-to-face (onsite in Davos) format only. Lunch and coffee breaks are included in the registration fees.
- The Hybrid Imaging Course will take place on Saturday prior to the IDKD in a face-to-face (onsite) format only
- The 56th IDKD registration fees do not include the Saturday courses: if you are attending the IDKD course, please select Saturday courses ticket(s) in addition while registering
- The courses on Saturday are running in parallel. Any pre-course taking place on Saturday, March 21, is available for attendance in combination with the IDKD course.
IDKD target audience
- Nuclear Physicians / Radiologists
- Nuclear Medicine / Radiology residents and fellows
- Interested clinicians
- Nuclear Medicine technicians with advanced competences / interests
Hybrid Imaging Course Advisor
Martin Hüllner, Zurich, Switzerland
Course objectives
- The participants will learn effective approaches in incorporating nuclear medicine techniques / hybrid imaging into their daily practice and enhancing their diagnostic skills by molecular imaging
- The participants will learn in which setting which imaging examination and which radiotracer is most effective
- The participants will be provided guidance for the diagnostic value of new and emerging radiotracers in the field of musculoskeletal diseases
- The participants will interact with top international experts in the field of imaging of the musculoskeletal diseases
- An application has been made to the UEMS/EBR for CME accreditation of this event.
- The course is officially acknowledged by the Swiss Society of Nuclear Medicine.
Course Schedule
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Introduction into course organization |
| 10:15 - 11:30 | Workshops |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Coffee Break |
| 12:00 - 13:15 | Workshops |
| 13:15 - 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 - 15:15 | Workshops |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Coffee Break |
| 15:45 - 17:00 | Workshops |
| 17:15 - 18:00 | Tricky Cases - an Interactive Session |
| 18:00 - 18:30 | Highlight Lecture |
Hybrid Imaging Course Advisor
Martin Hüllner, Zurich, Switzerland
Workshops
- Straight out of Lugano: Lymphoma
Giorgio Treglia, CH - FAPI PET Imaging
Lena Unterrainer, DE - TBC
Martin Hüllner, CH - Pitfalls in MSK Imaging
Klaus Strobel, CH
Highlight Lecture
Imaging Metabolic and Endocrine Pathology
Miriam A. Bredella, USA
Liver and Pancreas Imaging Revisited
IDKD target audience
- Residents / Fellows preparing for Board Examination and ESGAR
- Certified Radiologists looking for an up-to-date concentrated brush-up
- Clinicians looking for an overview on current knowledge in imaging
Liver and Pancreas Imaging Course Advisor
Christoph J. Zech, Switzerland
Course objectives
- To provide an overview of the most essential state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging findings in the diseases of liver and pancreas
- To support participants in maintaining up-to-date knowledge through focused review and case discussions with experts in the field.
- To offer a review and a refresher for residents and fellows, especially in preparation for their Board- and for ESGAR examinations
- An application has been made to the ESGAR for CME accreditation of this event.
Course Schedule
| 9:30 - 9:45 | Opening |
| 9:45 - 10:10 | Lecture 1 |
| 10:15 - 10:40 | Lecture 2 |
| 10:40 - 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 - 11:25 | Case Presentation 1 |
| 11:30 - 11:55 | Case Presentation 2 |
| 12:00 - 12:25 | Lecture 3 |
| 12:30 - 12:55 | Lecture 4 |
| 12:55 - 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 - 13:55 | Case Presentation 3 |
| 14:00 - 14:25 | Case Presentation 4 |
| 14:25 - 14:50 | Coffee & Cookies |
| 14:50 - 15:15 | Lecture 5 |
| 15:20 - 15:45 | Lecture 6 |
| 15:50 - 16:15 | Case Presentation 5 |
| 16:20 - 16:45 | Case Presentation 6 |
Liver and Pancreas Imaging Course Advisor
Christoph J. Zech, Switzerland
Fundamentals in Breast Imaging
IDKD target audience
- Residents / Fellows preparing for Board Examination and EDBI
- Certified Radiologists looking for an up-to-date concentrated brush-up
- Clinicians looking for an overview on current knowledge in imaging
Fundamentals in Breast Imaging Course Advisor
Michael Fuchsjäger, Austria
Course objectives
- Teach the participants effective approaches in analysing diagnostic imaging challenges in breast disease.
- Support participants in maintaining up-to-date knowledge through focused review and case discussions with experts in the field.
- Teach participants in which setting which imaging examination is most effective.
- To offer a review and a refresher for residents and fellows, especially in preparation for their Board- and for European Diploma in Breast Imaging (EDBI) examination.
- An application has been made to the EUSOBI for CME accreditation of this event.
Course Schedule
| 9:30 - 9:45 | Opening |
| 9:45 - 10:10 | Lecture 1 |
| 10:15 - 10:40 | Lecture 2 |
| 10:40 - 11:00 | Coffee |
| 11:00 - 11:25 | Case presentation 1 |
| 11:30 - 11:55 | Case presentation 2 |
| 12:00 - 12:25 | Lecture 3 |
| 12:30 - 12:55 | Lecture 4 |
| 12:55 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 13:55 | Case presentation 3 |
| 14:00 - 14:25 | Case presentation 4 |
| 14:25 - 14:50 | Coffee & cookies |
| 14:50 - 15:15 | Lecture 5 |
| 15:20 - 15:45 | Lecture 6 |
| 15:50 - 16:15 | Case presentation 5 |
| 16:20 - 16:45 | Case presentation 6 |
Fundamentals in Breast Imaging Course Advisor
Michael Fuchsjäger, Austria
Registration Fees
Payments by bank transfer, Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
We regret, that we are unable to accept American Express.
Same registration fees are valid for face-to-face and online participation.
| Registration Fees | Early until January 31, 2025 |
Standard until March 23, 2025 |
Onsite from March 24, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular IDKD fee | CHF 1'420.- | CHF 1'645.- | CHF 1'745.- |
| Resident IDKD fee | CHF 1'145.- | CHF 1'345.- | CHF 1'445.- |
| Regular Fundamentals Course | CHF 350.- | CHF 370.- | CHF 390.- |
| Resident Fundamentals Course | CHF 290.- | CHF 310.- | CHF 330.- |
| Regular Imaging Children | CHF 370.- | CHF 410.- | CHF 460.- |
| Resident Imaging Children | CHF 310.- | CHF 340.- | CHF 390.- |
| Regular Hybrid Imaging | CHF 450.- | CHF 510.- | CHF 560.- |
| Resident Hybrid Imaging | CHF 370.- | CHF 420.- | CHF 470.- |
| IDKD Dinner (only for IDKD onsite participants) |
CHF 120.- | CHF 120.- | CHF 120.- |
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Venue and Accommodation
Venue and Onsite Course Office
Talstrasse 49A
CH-7270 Davos-Platz
Switzerland
Phone: +41 81 414 62 02
(this phone number is available only during the course)
Local Phone Number Tourist Information
CH-7270 Davos-Platz
Phone: +41 81 415 21 21
Accommodation
Accommodation booking will be available online at a later date. If you have any questions, please contact:
Davos Congress
Talstrasse 41
CH-7270 Davos
Phone: +41 81 415 21 60
E-Mail: info@davoscongress.ch
Travel to Davos
- by plane: closest airport: Zürich-Kloten, 160km from Davos
- by train: Train connections between 06.00 and 22.30 from Zürich main station to Davos. Schedule: https://www.sbb.ch/en
- by car:
- 145km from Zürich
- 304km from Munich
- 538km from Frankfurt am Main
- 240km from Milan
Course objectives
Congress Center Davos
Talstrasse 49A
CH-7270 Davos-Platz
Switzerland
