Education for physicians and other medical providers
interested in non-surgical orthopedics.

Date:
January 20, 2012
Time:
8:00am - 7:00pm

Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center
Complimentary Parking is located in the MCC Ramp (supply is limited)

What:
Education for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Hand Therapists, Chiropractors and other medical professionals interested in non-surgical orthopedics.
Cost:
$95
Register:

Sponsored by:

 

  

Course Description

This full day didactic course will focus on the evaluation and non-surgical treatment of common orthopedic conditions. Emphasized for each condition are clinical diagnostic pearls, physical examination skills, pitfalls to avoid, and a practical treatment approach for the primary care provider. A small group break-out session allows for the hands-on mastery of basic and advanced examination techniques relevant to the presented topics. The specific conditions presented are on at least a three-year rotation from our past conferences. A new session this year, “What’s New or Wow in Orthopedics” will illuminate some of the amazing breadth and depth of current surgical orthopedic treatments. Plenty of time is allotted for questions during the day and orthopedic surgeon specialists will be available for your specific case questions.

Course Objectives

Upon completion participants should be better able to...

  1. Confidently evaluate, diagnose, and provide initial treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and hand ganglion cysts, paronychia, felons, lateral epicondylitis, distal biceps tendon ruptures, impingement syndrome, lumbar disc herniations, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, hip arthritis, knee ligament injuries, and anterior knee pain.
  2. Avoid common pitfalls in the diagnosis of the above conditions.
  3. Master twenty-five specific and important physical examination tests that help accurately diagnose the above conditions.
  4. Discuss some of the new and exciting 4 developments in orthopedic surgical treatment.

Audience

The conference is designed for all types of primary care physicians; physician specialists who see orthopedic conditions; medical fellows, residents, and students; chiropractors and podiatrists; physician assistants and nurse practitioners; PA students; orthopedic nurses and technicians; physical and hand therapists; athletic trainers; and others interested in the non-surgical evaluation and treatment of common orthopedic conditions.

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