Common musculoskeletal primary care complaints involve low back, hip, shoulder, or knee pain. In this session, the learner will develop a greater understanding and confidence in discerning between common differential diagnoses for these regional musculoskeletal pain complaints. Additionally, learn to formulate an initial treatment approach to these common primary care musculoskeletal conditions. | 1.50 credits (0.25 pharmacology) | $40.00

Highlight commonly missed diagnoses and review these pitfalls in orthopedics using case studies. Using actual patients with actual complaints and issues, we give a fun review of Pitfalls in Orthopedics. | 1.00 credits (0.50 pharmacology) | $27.50

The evaluation of patients who present with the chief complaint of “ knee pain” will be the topic of this discussion. Sensitive and Specific history and physical exam techniques will be reviewed. Diagnostic strategies and management planning, including telemedicine best practices, will be reviewed. | 1.00 credits (0.25 pharmacology) | $27.50

During this presentation, a systematic process for evaluating and describing upper and lower extremity radiographs will be described. Through reviewing selected upper and lower extremity radiographs, participants will visualize essential anatomic landmarks as well as identify and describe common patterns. | 1.00 credits (0.00 pharmacology) | $27.50

Upper extremity pain and injuries are common. This presentation will assist the primary care and urgent care provider in understanding common pathology affecting the non-traumatic adult shoulder. Common pathologies will be discussed in detail such as rotator cuff tears, impingement, biceps tendonitis, & AC pathology. Common provocative physical exam techniques will also be addressed. We will also cover other pathology that can mimic shoulder pathology. Case studies, radiographs, and demonstrations will be used to enhance the learning process. | 1.00 credits (0.25 pharmacology) | $27.50

In this session, we will discuss pharmacology as it applies to issues and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, risks, and benefits will be reviewed. | 1.50 credits (1.50 pharmacology) | $40.00

Radiographic interpretation continues to be very difficult for providers especially those who are new or changing roles. This course will give you a strong introduction to the understanding and reading of chest X-rays and abdomen series. Multiple digital x-rays will be used to demonstrate normal vs abnormal variants. | 1.00 credits (0.00 pharmacology) | $27.50

The chief complaint of hand, wrist and/or elbow pain in primary care is a common. We will review the most common injuries and conditions, and include assessment, diagnosis and management of such complaints. | 1.00 credits (0.17 pharmacology) | $27.50

There is a wide body of research on knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. We will review some of the latest topics and research findings for knee injuries, including ACL tears. | 1.00 credits (0.00 pharmacology) | $27.50