Continuing Medical EducationApr 27, 2023 - Apr 28, 2023
2023: Primary Care Orthopaedics
Course Overview
It has been estimated that one-third of symptoms reported to primary care providers are musculoskeletal in nature. The vast majority of musculoskeletal disease is evaluated by a primary care, urgent care, or occupational health provider before patients are ever seen by a specialist. The goal of this course is to address the outpatient care of common musculoskeletal problems by primary care providers. The diagnosis and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal disorders will be covered in lectures, case discussions, and video demonstrations of examination and injection techniques. In addition, optional workshops in splinting and casting and interpretation of radiological studies will be available to participants.
Course Audience
Any health provider worldwide that provides first-line care of musculoskeletal problems, including: primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, internal medicine doctors, family practitioners, occupational medical specialists, physiatrists, providers that work in emergency or urgent care settings, lifestyle and mind-body specialists, orthopedic specialists, pain specialists, pediatricians, physical medicine & rehabilitation providers, preventative specialists and geriatrics specialists.
Learning Objectives
During this course, Primary Care Orthopaedics faculty will:
- Discuss the relationship between the anatomy and injury of specific anatomical areas
- Describe the initial management of many orthopedic problems, both acute and chronic
- Be more familiar with how to conduct and interpret musculoskeletal physical examinations
Upon completion of this course, participants will better be able to:
- Recognize the most common musculoskeletal ailments in their patient population
- Identify strategies to diagnose injuries to the musculoskeletal system. These strategies will include appropriate ordering of imaging studies, careful physical exam skills and interpretation of findings
- Practice appropriate patient counseling post diagnosis, including escalating care or referral to a specialist
Tuition
Read more about tuition for the Primary Care Orthopaedics course. NPs and PAs at MGB-affiliate institutions are eligible for a discount. Email Megan Leelman for assistance with registration.
Course Directors
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- Chief, Hand & Arm Center
- Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Program
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Hip & Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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Santiago Lozano-Calderon, MD, PhD
- Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Faculty Participants
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- Hip & Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Mass General Brigham Director of Professional Sports
- Head Team Physician: Boston Bruins; Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon: Boston Red Sox; Team Physician: New England Patriots
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
- Team Physician, Boston Red Sox
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- Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Program Director, Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program
- Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
- Pediatric Spine & Scoliosis Surgeon, Mass General for Children
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- Associate Professor of Surgery
- Program Director, Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program
- Associate Program Director, MGH Hand Surgery Fellowship
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- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
- Hip and Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Instructor Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
- Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Director, Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program
- Vice-Chair (Quality & Safety), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Chief, Foot & Ankle Service
- Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma Center
- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Sports Medicine Physiatrist
- Team Physician: Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots; Consultant: Boston Ballet, Boston Bruins, New England Revolution
- Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon
- Lecturer, Harvard Medical School
- Chair of Orthopedics, Salem Hospital
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- Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Assistant Team Physician: New England Patriots; Harvard College
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School
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- Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Head Team Physician and Medical Director: New England Patriots; Team Physician: Boston Red Sox
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Chief, Orthopaedic Oncology Service
- Director, Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Program
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
- Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School
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- Director, Women's Sports Medicine Program
- Team Physician: Boston Red Sox, Boston Ballet, Boston Glory
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Foot, Ankle & Knee Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Team Physician: Boston Red Sox; Consultant: New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, New England Revolution
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Director, Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine
- Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Physician Assistant with Dr. Neal Chen
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- Nurse Practitioner; Doctor of Nursing; Clinical Director - Orthopaedic Oncology (Sarcoma & Chordoma)
Dates
April 27, 2023: 6:50am - 4:30pm
April 28, 2023: 6:50am - 4:30pm
Credits
19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
19.75 AANC Contact hours
Read more about accreditation.
Location
All sessions will be taking place virtually. After registering with HMS and completing your payment, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Further details on how to virtually join the course will be provided closer to the course start date.
Questions?
Contact: Megan Leelman