Full Course Description

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Advances in Orthopaedic Care: It's Not Just Broken Bones

​OUTLINE

Musculoskeletal Anatomy/Physiology

• Fracture Patterns
• Bone Healing
• Osteoporosis
• Soft Tissue Anatomy

Orthopaedic Work-up

• History
• Physical Assessment
• Diagnostic Studies: X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and Labs

Degenerative Joint Disease

• Conservative Treatment Options
• Surgical Treatment Options
  • Hips
  • Knees
  • Shoulders
  • Other joints
  • Prosthesis Types
  • Selection Criteria
  • Methods of Fixation
  • Post-operative Rehabilitation Complications

Orthopaedic Complications

• Osteomyelitis
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Pulmonary/Fat Emboli
• Compartment Syndrome
• Immobility

Overuse Conditions

• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Epicondylitis
• Carpal Tunnel
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Fracture Management and Fixation Techniques

• Fracture Types and Stress Fractures
  • Clavicle Fractures
  • Scapula Fractures
  • Humeral Fractures
  • Elbow Fractures
  • Forearm and Wrist Fractures
  • Hand and Finger Fractures
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Pelvis and Hip Fractures
  • Femoral Fractures
  • Patellar Fractures
  • Tibia/Fibula Fractures
  • Ankle and Foot Fractures

Pediatric Fractures and Considerations

• Salter Harris Classification
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

Sports Medicine

• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• AC Joint Injuries
• Shoulder Dislocations
• Finger Injuries
• Knee Injuries/Terrible Triad
• OCD Lesions
• Patellar Pain
• Shin Splints
• Ankle and Foot Injuries

Spinal Disorders

• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
• Spinal Stenosis

OBJECTIVES

1. Explain the mechanism of bone and fracture healing.
2. Recognize the essential components of a focused orthopaedic examination.
3. Discuss the basic concepts for degenerative joint disease treatment.
4. Analyze potentially serious orthopaedic complications.
5. Evaluate the impact of overuse conditions on activities of daily living.
6. Discriminate between fracture patterns.
7. Assess common sports injuries and recommended treatment options.
8. Demonstrate an improved clinical competence in orthopaedics.

 

 

Program Information

Outline

Musculoskeletal Anatomy/Physiology

• Fracture Patterns
• Bone Healing
• Osteoporosis
• Soft Tissue Anatomy

Orthopaedic Work-up

• History
• Physical Assessment
• Diagnostic Studies: X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and Labs

Degenerative Joint Disease

• Conservative Treatment Options
• Surgical Treatment Options
  • Hips
  • Knees
  • Shoulders
  • Other joints
  • Prosthesis Types
  • Selection Criteria
  • Methods of Fixation
  • Post-operative Rehabilitation Complications

Orthopaedic Complications

• Osteomyelitis
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Pulmonary/Fat Emboli
• Compartment Syndrome
• Immobility

Overuse Conditions

• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Epicondylitis
• Carpal Tunnel
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Fracture Management and Fixation Techniques

• Fracture Types and Stress Fractures
  • Clavicle Fractures
  • Scapula Fractures
  • Humeral Fractures
  • Elbow Fractures
  • Forearm and Wrist Fractures
  • Hand and Finger Fractures
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Pelvis and Hip Fractures
  • Femoral Fractures
  • Patellar Fractures
  • Tibia/Fibula Fractures
  • Ankle and Foot Fractures

Pediatric Fractures and Considerations

• Salter Harris Classification
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

Sports Medicine

• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• AC Joint Injuries
• Shoulder Dislocations
• Finger Injuries
• Knee Injuries/Terrible Triad
• OCD Lesions
• Patellar Pain
• Shin Splints
• Ankle and Foot Injuries

Spinal Disorders

• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
• Spinal Stenosis

 

Objectives

1. Explain the mechanism of bone and fracture healing.
2. Recognize the essential components of a focused orthopaedic examination.
3. Discuss the basic concepts for degenerative joint disease treatment.
4. Analyze potentially serious orthopaedic complications.
5. Evaluate the impact of overuse conditions on activities of daily living.
6. Discriminate between fracture patterns.
7. Assess common sports injuries and recommended treatment options.
8. Demonstrate an improved clinical competence in orthopaedics.

 

 

Target Audience

Athletic Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Personal Trainers, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals

Copyright : 10/01/2015

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The Total Joint Replacement Patient: Supporting a Successful Journey

Objectives

1. Evaluate the key indications for timing of joint replacement surgery.
2. Compare treatment options for patients with severe joint pain.
3. Analyze options for pre-operative education to make multiple learning modalities available to patients.
4. Examine the necessary rationale for pre-operative testing.
5. Summarize the Joint Commission SCIP Protocols as related to Total Hip Arthroplasty, Total Knee
6. Arthroplasty, Hip and Knee Revisions, and Hip Fracture repairs (ORIF).
7. Assess a multi-modal approach to post-operative pain.
8. Determine preventive measures for the most significant post-surgical complications that can occur.
9. Distinguish between the most effective planning strategies for patient success following hospital discharge.

Outline
Pre-operative Work-up

• The pre-operative work-up is a vitally important part of the operative process. Not all patients with arthritis require surgery. Knowing the treatment options allows patients to make informed decisions about their care. Radiology examples will be included for case study discussion.

Diagnosis

• Osteoarthritis
• Bone Cancers
• Recurrent Infections
• Acute Injury, Falls, i.e.

Treatment Options

• Exercise / Physical Therapy
• Injections
• Operative Treatments

Pre-operative Planning

• Understanding the processes that need to take place prior to the surgery will help the patient better prepare for the surgery, allow for less patient anxiety and establish realistic goals and expectations.

• Pre-operative Testing
• Pre-operative Clearances
  • Medical
  • Cardiac
  • Pulmonary
  • Other/Individualized
• Obtaining Consent
• Pre-operative Education
  • One-to-one education
  • Online education
  • Pre-operative joint classes

Surgical Procedures

• Fixation
  • Treatment for fractures that do not require joint replacement
• Total Joint Replacement
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Shoulder
  • Other Joints
    • The elbow, wrist, and ankle can also be replaced, but these surgeries are performed far less frequently. As well, there is currently a disk replacement surgery in study, but it is not yet FDA approved.
• Megaprosthetic Replacements
  • Replacement of both the joint and a portion of the surrounding bone
• Joint Revisions

Immediate Post-Operative Care

• Multi-modal Pain Management
  • Oral vs. IV
  • Nerve blocks
  • Ambulation
  • IV acetaminophen / NSAIDs
  • Intra-operative steroid injection
  • Age-related analgesia
  • Opioid tolerance
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Positioning
  • Movement restrictions
  • Exercises
  • Assistive devices
• Wound Care / Infection Prevention
  • Dressings
  • Antibiotics
• VTE Prophylaxis
  • Mechanical
  • Pharmaceutical
• Joint Commission S.C.I.P. (Surgical Care Improvement Project) Protocols
• Surgical/Medical Complications

Post-acute Care and Follow-up

• Discharge Planning
  • Acute Rehab / Skilled Nursing / Home
  • Follow-up appointments
  • Home medications
• Readmission/complications

 

Program Information

Outline

Pre-operative Work-up

• The pre-operative work-up is a vitally important part of the operative process. Not all patients with arthritis require surgery. Knowing the treatment options allows patients to make informed decisions about their care. Radiology examples will be included for case study discussion.

Diagnosis

• Osteoarthritis
• Bone Cancers
• Recurrent Infections
• Acute Injury, Falls, i.e.

Treatment Options

• Exercise / Physical Therapy
• Injections
• Operative Treatments

Pre-operative Planning

• Understanding the processes that need to take place prior to the surgery will help the patient better prepare for the surgery, allow for less patient anxiety and establish realistic goals and expectations.

• Pre-operative Testing
• Pre-operative Clearances
  • Medical
  • Cardiac
  • Pulmonary
  • Other/Individualized
• Obtaining Consent
• Pre-operative Education
  • One-to-one education
  • Online education
  • Pre-operative joint classes

Surgical Procedures

• Fixation
  • Treatment for fractures that do not require joint replacement
• Total Joint Replacement
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Shoulder
  • Other Joints
    • The elbow, wrist, and ankle can also be replaced, but these surgeries are performed far less frequently. As well, there is currently a disk replacement surgery in study, but it is not yet FDA approved.
• Megaprosthetic Replacements
  • Replacement of both the joint and a portion of the surrounding bone
• Joint Revisions

Immediate Post-Operative Care

• Multi-modal Pain Management
  • Oral vs. IV
  • Nerve blocks
  • Ambulation
  • IV acetaminophen / NSAIDs
  • Intra-operative steroid injection
  • Age-related analgesia
  • Opioid tolerance
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Positioning
  • Movement restrictions
  • Exercises
  • Assistive devices
• Wound Care / Infection Prevention
  • Dressings
  • Antibiotics
• VTE Prophylaxis
  • Mechanical
  • Pharmaceutical
• Joint Commission S.C.I.P. (Surgical Care Improvement Project) Protocols
• Surgical/Medical Complications

Post-acute Care and Follow-up

• Discharge Planning
  • Acute Rehab / Skilled Nursing / Home
  • Follow-up appointments
  • Home medications
• Readmission/complications

 

Objectives

1. Evaluate the key indications for timing of joint replacement surgery.
2. Compare treatment options for patients with severe joint pain.
3. Analyze options for pre-operative education to make multiple learning modalities available to patients.
4. Examine the necessary rationale for pre-operative testing.
5. Summarize the Joint Commission SCIP Protocols as related to Total Hip Arthroplasty, Total Knee
6. Arthroplasty, Hip and Knee Revisions, and Hip Fracture repairs (ORIF).
7. Assess a multi-modal approach to post-operative pain.
8. Determine preventive measures for the most significant post-surgical complications that can occur.
9. Distinguish between the most effective planning strategies for patient success following hospital discharge.

 

Target Audience

Athletic Trainers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals

Copyright : 10/05/2016

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