New Technologies & Innovations for Upper Extremity Orthopedic Repairs and Replacements

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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. Analyze actual video footage of new surgical procedures that result in quicker return of function.
2. Evaluate how technologies and innovations are changing the solutions for UE orthopedic problems.
3. Compare the pros and cons for repair and replacement including: 3-D printing, balloon implants, synthetic materials, and regenerative options.
4. Analyze the benefits of UE nerve blocks and pain cocktails, in same day outpatient surgeries.

Outline

• Shoulder stability procedures and replacements
• UCL reconstruction and total elbow arthroplasty

• Ortho biologics and RTC tears
• Video demonstration
• Arthroscopic repairs
• Balloon arthroplasties
• Remplissage procedure
• Stem cells and PRP for shoulder injury

• Video demonstration
• 3D implants for RSA
• Custom implant designs
• Use of robotics

• UCL (Tommy John) reconstruction
• Video demonstration
• A total elbow
• Reconstruction of the UCL ligament

• Nerve blocks as pain management options
• Video demonstration of intra-operative Exparel