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Orthopedics CME
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Understanding musculoskeletal imaging, exam techniques for non-traumatic neck pain and cervical radiculopathy, concussion management, and performing tests that diagnose joint-related problems– learn about this, and more, in these Orthopedic CME courses.
CME On-Demand Courses Include
Orthopedics – 2024 Package
Advance your knowledge of Orthopedics on everything from concussion management to spine assessment. This CME course covers new updates and best practices in Orthopedics.
CME Courses by Laurel Short, DNP, FNP-C
Mastering Your MSK Exam
Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems are in the top reasons for primary care visits. Over half of chronic medical conditions in the United States are related to MSK diagnoses. These conditions are a leading cause of disability, resulting in both individual and societal burden. Achieving confidence with your head-to-toe musculoskeletal exam is the first step in diagnosing and managing MSK issues. This interactive session will provide a solid foundation for optimizing orthopedic care in the primary care setting. Emphasis will be placed on practical options for multimodal pain management in your busy practice setting.
Key Strategies for Pharmacologic Migraine Management (Rx=0.50)
Did you know migraine is one of the top 10 causes of disability worldwide? It is often the disability from migraine attacks that compromises quality of life, this condition both a pain problem and a life problem. This presentation will use a case-based approach to illustrate how clinicians can best utilize the current pharmacologic options for acute and preventive migraine treatment. Attendees will gain confidence with the current diagnostic criteria for episodic and chronic migraine understand mechanisms of action for newer migraine-specific CGRP antagonist medications.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
RED-S refers to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, and despite the term being developed nearly a decade ago there is significant unawareness of the condition among providers. Previously called the Female Athlete Triad, it is characterized by low energy availability due to a calorie deficit. The condition was developed in 2014 by the International Olympic Committee and can affect both males and females, including elite and recreational athletes. It can lead to irreversible damage, impairing almost every system in the body if left untreated. RED-S often goes unrecognized until drastic injury or mental collapse occurs. This session will review the definition, how to recognize early signs and symptoms, and multimodal treatment strategies to keep athletes of all ages healthy and nourished.
The Three Common Mistakes in Spine Assessment
Is it a shoulder issue or neck problem? It is pain related to the lumbar spine or hip? These are common challenging scenarios for the primary care provider. There are many etiologies for neck and back pain, and often symptoms resolve with conservative measures. This session will focus on history and exam findings that allow for accurate diagnosis of neck and low back pain. Teaching approaches include exam demonstration, when to consider diagnostic testing, and comprehensive treatment plans. Discussion will include use of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic modalities.
CME Courses by Gerald Weniger, PhD, ATC, PA-C
Knock Their Socks Off: Foot & Ankle Pathologies You May Be Missing
Most clinicians are likely familiar with the evaluation and treatment of common conditions like planter fasciitis, lateral ankle sprains, and Achilles tendinitis. But what about more obscure foot and ankle pathologies? This presentation will review less common musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle such as Morton’s neuroma, Lisfranc injuries, Achilles tendon rupture, and syndesmosis (high ankle) sprains. Often neglected principles for treating inflammation will also be covered.
All Hands on Deck: Atypical Hand, Wrist, & Finger Injuries
Most clinicians are familiar with the evaluation and treatment of common hand and wrist conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist sprains, and trigger finger. But what about more obscure pathologies? This presentation will review less common musculoskeletal conditions of the hand and wrist such as Keinbock’s disease, mallet finger, jersey finger, skier’s thumb, UCL tears, and more.
A Shoulder to Lean On: Simplifying Evaluation of Common Shoulder Problems
Many clinicians are comfortable with evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions of the hand, wrist, foot, or ankle. But for some reason, evaluation of shoulder pain is often more daunting. SLAP tears? Hawkins-Kennedy test? Bankart tears? O’Brien’s test? This presentation will help you make sense of all the orthopedic acronyms and eponyms so that you can more confidently evaluate a patient with shoulder pain. Useful special tests will be explained and demonstrated.
Everything You ‘Kneed” to Know: Making Physical Exam of the Knee More Clear
Evaluation of the knee has changed and evolved over the years. Do you perform a Lachman’s test or anterior drawer? Is McMurray’s test still clinically useful? What is a Thessaly test? This presentation will discuss these special tests and more, while making sense of a musculoskeletal exam of the knee. Special attention will be directed towards acute and degenerative meniscus tears, and when referral to orthopedics is prudent.
Not the Standard of Care: ED Case Studies in Medical Malpractice (Rx=0.25)
Medical malpractice is any act by a clinician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of medical practice and causes injury to the patient. This presentation will review several real-life case study scenarios in orthopedics and emergency medicine. Compartment syndrome? Pulmonary embolus? Oh my! Avoid future pitfalls and potential malpractice claims by learning valuable lessons from prior mistakes.
Orthopedics – 2025 Package
Advance your Orthopedic skills! Our speakers discuss X-rays and how to identify whether a bone is fractured or broken, as well as injuries above and below the belt, and more in this fast-paced CME course.
CME Courses by Christopher Hemmer, DNP, ANP-BC, ONP-C, FAANP
I Am Not Spineless
This course focuses on an all-too-common problem, low back pain. A short introduction to the anatomy will take us into commonly seen complaints in urgent care and PCP offices. Next, we will review and understand red flags and pathological reflexes that would alert the clinician for a prompt referral. A brief review of the treatment options will also be discussed. Video clips, X-ray, MRI, and CT imaging will help demonstrate pathology. This presentation will help remove some of the fear and uncertainty of low back pain.
The Pain in My Neck Is Not From the In-Laws
This course focuses on non-traumatic neck pain and cervical radiculopathy. You will learn various exam techniques through video and a strong understanding of the neurologic anatomy associated with neck complaints. Specialized testing for cervical myelopathy will be addressed as well as a physical exam for the non-trauma neck pain patient. A brief review of the treatment modalities and radiographic findings will also be demonstrated. This will assist the clinician in understanding urgent from routine pathology.
These “Joints” Are Legal in All 50 States: Evaluation and Presentation for Shoulder, Hip, and Knee in Primary Care
This course provides a comprehensive review of each joint’s anatomy and explores various provocative testing techniques used for the assessment of these presentations. It starts with a detailed overview of the anatomy of the knee, hip, and shoulder joints, highlighting their key structures and common issues. Following this, the speaker demonstrates and discusses several provocative tests that are crucial for diagnosing joint-related problems. This session includes video demonstrations to illustrate the correct application of these tests and facilitate a deeper understanding through interactive discussions. By the end of this session, you will be equipped with valuable skills to assess joint pain and injuries effectively.
CXR for the PCP…Do You See What I See?
Chest X-ray (CXR) is the most ordered radiologic diagnostic, yet it can be one of the most complex to understand. CXR combines organs, bones, and soft tissues and comprises innumerable pathology of the cardiac, pulmonary, and gastric systems, to name a few. This presentation breaks down CXR interpretation by first reviewing what is expected. Then, multiple diagramed studies will be used, and typical findings related to asthma, COPD, cardiomegaly, infiltrates, Covid, CHF, and pneumothorax. Case studies enhance the learning process.
At Least It Is Only Fractured and Not Broken
This session is a “smorgasbord” of radiologic case studies. Numerous cases from a local emergency department are presented, covering common and not-so-common osseous diagnosis and treatment options. Topics also include commonly diagnosed fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue abnormalities diagnosed with plain radiographs.
CME Courses by Travis Randolph, PA-C, ATC
Introductions to the Basics of Musculoskeletal Imaging: What Am I Even Looking At?
Do you find yourself worried about ordering the correct images or the right test? Do you have trouble interpreting the x-ray/ MRI/ CT images you ordered? Don’t rely completely on the radiologist’s interpretation. This presentation examines the basics of Musculoskeletal Imaging, and discusses indications for ordering appropriate images, when to order X-ray vs CT vs MRI, and how to interpret those images for associated fractures or sprains. The majority of Orthopaedic related injuries require some form of diagnostic imaging. This course will increase your confidence in interpreting radiology studies and finally find out just what you are looking at.
Fracture Description and Management using X-ray Vision: Is it Broken or Fractured (Rx=0.25)
Ever wish you had X-ray vision to see the 206 bones that make up the skeletal system? Let’s look below the surface of the skin to answer every patient’s burning question: Is it broken or fractured? Hopefully, you already know how to answer that question. This presentation reviews some common X-ray findings and breakdown methods to describe fractures. When making a patient referral to Orthopaedics, the correct fracture description can often help in determining whether the fracture can be treated with or without surgical intervention. The speaker also discusses the appropriate management of commonly seen fractures such as those involving the foot, ankle, shoulder, wrist, and hand. This course covers different medical conditions that may delay bone healing in fractures, differences between acute fractures and stress related injuries, and the nuances of growth plate injuries in pediatric patients.
Orthopaedic Injuries Below the Belt: It’s Going TIBIA OK! (Rx=0.25)
Let’s start with lower extremity injuries. This session starts at the foot, works upwards through the ankle, knee and hip, and finishes at the lumbar spine. Maybe your patient is an avid runner with knee pain, an elderly patient with hip pain, or someone that took an awkward step at the bottom of the stairs resulting in ankle pain. We’ll cover the most seen injuries involving these lower extremity joints, discuss physical exam findings with corresponding radiology results and review appropriate management strategies. This course provides a breakdown of treatment options including non-operative treatment (i.e. medications, injections, physical therapy) and indications for surgical treatment. After this course, you can reassure your patients: It’s going TIBIA OK!
Orthopaedic Injuries Above the Waist: They Aren’t All Humerus! (Rx=0.25)
Time to move above the waist and talk about upper extremity injuries. This course starts at the hand, works upwards through the wrist, elbow and shoulder, and finishes at the cervical spine. Maybe your patient is a carpenter with wrist pain, a pitcher with elbow pain, or someone who fell off a ladder resulting in shoulder pain. We’ll cover the most seen injuries involving these upper extremity joints, discuss physical exam findings with corresponding radiology results and review appropriate management strategies. This course provides a breakdown of treatment options including non-operative treatment (i.e. medications, injections, physical therapy) and indications for surgical treatment.
Orthopaedic Physical Exam Techniques: Stop Pulling My Leg and Twisting My Arm!
The hallmark of the musculoskeletal assessment: knowing your anatomical landmarks and using special tests to narrow down your differential diagnosis. It’s nearly impossible to know every special test mentioned in text. During this course, the speaker walks you through his Orthopaedic physical examination, and breaks down some key physical exam findings that will help you determine when further advanced imaging may be warranted. Is it neck or shoulder pain? Is it back or hip pain? This course provides you with tips and pearls to streamline your musculoskeletal assessment and be confident in your diagnosis. This Orthopaedic physical exam session will help you perfect your musculoskeletal assessment.