Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes: Office-Based Orthopaedic Evaluation
- Speaker:
- Dennis Rivenburgh, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 01 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Sep 17, 2022
- Product Code:
- POS078530
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
In this session, Dennis will review and demonstrate the physical examination that is a central role in orthopedic diagnostics. He will review the necessary inspection, palpation, determining the range of motion of the joint, focused neurologic exam, and any special tests for specific injuries. An overview of radiographic studies, when to order and how to interpret will be included. Treatment approaches, including physical therapy, casting and/or splinting and referral to surgery will be covered.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (5.4 MB) | 54 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
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.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Conduct the key components of the physical examination for the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip and ankle.
- Determine when to perform radiographs and what views to order.
- Determine when to appropriately refer to the proper specialist.
Outline
- The orthopedic exam
- Shoulder - overview, conditions, anatomy, focused history questions
- Elbow- overview, conditions, anatomy, focused history questions
- Hip- overview, conditions, anatomy, focused history questions
- Knee- overview, conditions, anatomy, focused history questions
- Ankle- overview, conditions, anatomy, focused history questions
- Radiographic Imaging
- Indications
- Which views to order
- Interpretation
- Treatment Approaches
- Physical therapy
- Immobilization/Casting
- Surgery
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
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