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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

  • Neal Chen, MD

    • Chief, Hand & Arm Center
    • Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Program
    • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

  • Young-Min Kwon, MD, PhD

    • Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Hip & Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

  • Santiago Lozano-Calderon, MD, PhD

    • Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon
    • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Faculty Participants

  • Kyle Alpaugh, MD

    • Hip & Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

  • Peter Asnis, MD

    • 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

  • Eric Berkson, MD

    • Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
    • Team Physician, Boston Red Sox

  • Abhiram Bhashyam, MD, PhD

    • Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

  • Christopher Bono, MD

    • Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Program Director, Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program
    • Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

  • John T. Braun, MD

    • Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
    • Pediatric Spine & Scoliosis Surgeon, Mass General for Children

  • Connie Chang, MD

    • Kyle Eberlin, MD

      • Associate Professor of Surgery
      • Program Director, Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program
      • Associate Program Director, MGH Hand Surgery Fellowship

    • John Esposito, MD

      • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
      • Hip and Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon
      • Instructor Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Mark Fleming, DO

      • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
      • Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School

    • Harold Fogel, MD

      • Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
      • Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Rohit Garg, MBBS

      • Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
      • Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Daniel Guss, MD, MBA

      • Director, Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program
      • Vice-Chair (Quality & Safety), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
      • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • John Kwon, MD

      • Chief, Foot & Ankle Service
      • Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon
      • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Sang-Gil Lee, MD

      • Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
      • Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Thuan Ly, MD

      • Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma Center
      • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
      • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Kelly McInnis, DO

      • 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

    • Erik Newman, MD

      • Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon
      • Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Todd O'Brien, MD

      • Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon
      • Lecturer, Harvard Medical School
      • Chair of Orthopedics, Salem Hospital

    • Evan O'Donnell, MD

      • Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
      • Assistant Team Physician: New England Patriots; Harvard College
      • Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Bruna Castro de Oliveira, MD

      • Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine

    • Nikolaos Paschos, MD, PhD

      • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
      • Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Lorena Bejarano Pineda, MD

      • Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon
      • Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School

    • Mark Price, MD, PhD

      • 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

    • Kevin Raskin, MD

      • Chief, Orthopaedic Oncology Service
      • Director, Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Program
      • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Gleeson Rebello, MBBS

      • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
      • Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

    • Rene Balza Romero, MD

      • Joe Simeone, MD

        • Derek Stenquist, MD

          • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
          • Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School

        • Miho Tanaka, MD, PhD

          • Director, Women's Sports Medicine Program
          • Team Physician: Boston Red Sox, Boston Ballet, Boston Glory
          • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

        • George Theodore, MD

          • 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

        • Daniel Tobert, MD

          • Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
          • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

        • Gregory Waryasz, MD

          • Director, Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine
          • Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon
          • Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

        • Macy Cook, PA

          • Physician Assistant with Dr. Neal Chen

        • Anne Fiore, DNP

          • 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

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