The 28th Annual Primary Care Orthopaedics Course covers topics such as:
- Distinguish patients who should generally be referred to an orthopaedist from those best treated by a primary caregiver
- How to diagnose common problems in the following orthopaedic areas: trauma, spine, foot and ankle, pediatrics, sports medicine, upper extremity, and adult hip and knee
- Key elements of the orthopaedic physical examination and how to employ them
- How to initiate non-operative management of common orthopaedic conditions
- How a team approach to interdisciplinary care of orthopaedic problems can improve patient care
- Optimal imaging modalities for common orthopaedic problems
The 28th Annual Primary Care Orthopaedics Course brings together:
- Primary care and family physicians
- Occupational therapists
- Nurse practitioners
- Physical therapists
- Athletic trainers
- Other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of orthopaedic injuries and illnesses
