Continulus CASTED Emergency orthopaedics with a focus on acute musculoskeletal injuries 2020 (Videos)

Emergency Orthopedics: A Comprehensive Guide to Musculoskeletal Injury Management

Introduction

The realm of emergency orthopedics encompasses the thorough assessment and effective management of musculoskeletal injuries encountered in acute care settings. This comprehensive course, tailored to the specific needs of healthcare professionals, delves into the intricacies of diagnosing and treating these injuries, encompassing various anatomical regions.

Target Audience

This invaluable resource serves as an indispensable guide for physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses specializing in emergency medicine, critical care, and resuscitation. Through engaging lectures, interactive tutorials, and detailed examination techniques, healthcare professionals will gain a profound understanding of musculoskeletal injury management.

Course Curriculum

The course unfolds through a series of meticulously crafted chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of emergency orthopedics:

Chapter 1: Orthopaedic Principles
– Establishing a comprehensive foundation in the principles of orthopedic assessment and management

Chapter 2: Hand Injuries
– Unveiling the complexities of diagnosing and treating hand injuries, including lacerations, fractures, and dislocations

Chapter 3: Carpals & Wrist
– Exploring the intricate anatomy and injury mechanisms of the carpal bones and wrist joint

Chapter 4: Distal Radius
– Masterfully navigating the diagnosis and management of distal radius fractures, a common injury in emergency settings

Chapter 5: Forearm & Elbow
– Delving into the assessment and treatment of elbow dislocations, sprains, and fractures

Chapter 6: Humerus, Shoulder & Clavicle
– Tackling the spectrum of shoulder and clavicle injuries, including dislocations, fractures, and rotator cuff tears

Chapter 7: Ankle & Foot
– Uncovering the intricacies of ankle and foot injuries, from sprains and fractures to plantar fasciitis

Chapter 8: The Hip
– Exploring the complexities of hip injuries, ranging from dislocations to fractures and impingement syndromes

Chapter 9: Knee Injuries
– Embarking on an in-depth exploration of knee injuries, encompassing ligament tears, meniscal injuries, and patellar instability

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this comprehensive course, participants will possess the following enhanced competencies:

• Expert diagnosis of frequently overlooked musculoskeletal injuries across all major limbs and joints
• Proficiency in performing thorough examinations of the wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, and knee
• Mastery of reduction techniques for the hip, ankle, wrist, and shoulder
• In-depth understanding of the principles and best practices for splinting upper and lower limb injuries

Release Date

This invaluable educational resource was made available to the medical community on November 1, 2020, providing healthcare professionals with a cutting-edge platform for advancing their knowledge and skills in emergency orthopedics.