Empowering Primary Care Providers in Orthopedics

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Dennis Rivenburgh, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA Related seminars and products

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Dennis Rivenburgh, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA, is a physician assistant who provides medical care to patients in the outpatient setting. Have provided first assist in surgery, with a specialty in orthopedics and sports medicine. Dennis has been a Certified Athletic Trainer for over 30 years. He also serves as an expert witness, both in defense and plaintiff cases.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dennis Rivenburgh has employment relationships with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dennis Rivenburgh is a distinguished fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery, and the Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine.

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Objectives

1. Thoroughly assess various orthopedic conditions and select appropriate imaging modalities for orthopedic assessments, enabling accurate diagnosis and interpretation of diagnostic studies in primary care settings.
2. Identify when splinting and immobilization is necessary for optimal patient comfort and injury management within a primary care context.
3. Differentiate between cases requiring referral to orthopedic specialists and those amenable to non-operative management, equipping you to provide effective, patient-centered care for common orthopedic conditions in primary care practice.

Outline

• Overview of the role of primary care providers in orthopedic care
• Common orthopedic conditions encountered in primary care
• The importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management

• Selection and utilization of imaging modalities
• Interpretation of diagnostic studies (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
• Identifying key indicators for accurate orthopedic diagnoses

• Criteria for determining when to refer patients to orthopedic specialists
• Communication and coordination with orthopedic colleagues

• Pharmacological interventions
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation strategies
• Patient education and self-care for orthopedic conditions

• Analyzing real-world cases from primary care practice

Target Audience

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other clinicians who provide primary care