Orthopaedic Conference 2012

Hot Topics in Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine

June 2, 2012
Victoria Conference Centre
Victoria, British Columbia

Applicable to Family Physicians, Hospitalists, ER Physicians, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sub-specialists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists and other Health Care Providers.

CME Credits

This program meets the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited by the British Columbia Chapter for up to 6 Mainpro-M1 credits.

Introduction

We are pleased to present our third annual Orthopaedic Conference, Hot Topics in Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine. This conference is designed to update you on the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients with sports and musculoskeletal ailments and injuries. The program is case orientated and will utilize didactic lectures  as well as smaller group sessions to allow one on one interaction.

Objectives:

At the end of this conference participants will be able to:

• list options and indications for knee and shoulder imaging.
• describe the value and components of the pre-exercise evaluation of the older adult.
• describe and discuss at least three of these five conditions: whiplash and cervical spine disorders, common sports injuries in teens and adolescents, who and when to refer with chronic pain, common work related injuries and foot and ankle disorders.
• discuss when to push and when to rest the injured joint, how to prepare your patient for a referral and reasonable indications for medical leave due to injury.
• discuss the pearls of the perfect medical legal report.