2017 Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Practitioner & Rehabilitation Therapist

Course Description
This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with   the most current diagnostic and treatment options in every orthopaedic subspecialty. A distinguished faculty will present recent advances in pediatrics, trauma, & fracture fixation, arthritis, joint reconstruction, sports related conditions, spine surgery, biologics, and physical therapy. Participants will be given ample   time for interactive discussions, opportunities to interact with faculty, plus hands-on workshops.

Target Audience
Primary care practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and any allied healthcare professional whose scope of practice or profession includes orthopaedics.

Objectives

• Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Review common musculoskeletal ailments
• Discuss updates in treating common orthopaedic injuries
• Assess appropriate diagnostic imaging tests
• Evaluate indications for referral to a specialist with regard to hip & knee disorders
• Develop new approaches to relieve pain and improve function; specifically the painful shoulder
• Evaluate existing therapies to enhance treatment