Hip & Knee Total Joint Replacement Surgery - New Options for Pain Management

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Terry Rzepkowski, DPT, MS, BS Related seminars and products

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Terry L. Rzepkowski, DPT, MS, BS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with specialization in orthopedic physical therapy. Throughout his 40+ year career, he has specialized in orthopedic roles, total joint replacement surgery, sports medicine, musculoskeletal outpatient rehab, and as an independent private practitioner. A professor in the health science department for Nova Southeastern University, Terry provides instruction in anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, and neuro anatomy. Terry’s current clinical role as a home care physical therapist focuses exclusively on orthopedic surgical patients, which keeps Dr. Rzepkowski abreast of the latest techniques and protocols used in joint care rehab. As a sought-after presenter, he enjoys sharing his advanced orthopedic knowledge with interdisciplinary audiences around the country.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Terry Rzepkowski has employment relationships with Nova Southeastern University, CORA Physical Therapy, Presbyterian College, National healthcare Licensing Solutions, Inc., Varsity Tutors, and PTCE. He receives compensation as a national presenter. Terry Rzepkowski receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Terry Rzepkowski is a member of the APTA.

 

 

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Objectives

1. Determine pain control and nerve blocks used for LE surgery 
2. Apply the methods used for improved post-operative pain management  
3. Demonstrate the use online tools for pill identification and possible interactions in the post-op patient 
4. Determine the factors of Prescription Opioid addiction and what every caregiver needs to carry 

Outline

Pain Control and Nerve Blocks for the Lower Extremity

• Pre and post-operative oral medications
• Difference of femoral versus obturator LE nerve block

Improved Post-Operative Pain Management

• Pain management options
• Use of Exparel (pain cocktail)
• Video demonstration of intra-operative Exparel

Post-Op Medication

• Online tool for pill identification
• Case presentations
• Post-Op medication list
• Medication interactions

Prescription Opioid Addiction

• Crisis in US
• What makes them so addictive
• Use and administration of Narcan

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Athletic Trainers