This event has been approved for 3.0 EB CEUs by the BOC and 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs

Jointly Provided by the University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Center for Continuing and Outreach Education.

Overview

Due to changing healthcare requirements, direct access to specialists is often limited for many patients. Consequently, patients often rely on their primary care providers to provide knowledgeable recommendations for appropriate management of their orthopedic injuries. A growing number of organizations are using evidence-based methods to develop practice guidelines. This approach emphasizes the critical evaluation of evidence, rather than expert opinion, to define proper care. As the body of new research grows immensely, primary care providers frequently find it difficult to stay current with published recommendations in the literature. Consequently a gap in knowledge exists for many primary care physicians and patients may not receive the best evidence based information.

Injuries of the spine, elbow, wrist, knee and lower leg are some of the most common sports related injuries that may be evaluated by the primary care physician. Within those sites of injury, injury to the intervertebral disc, meniscus, achilles tendon and ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow are some of the most commonly injured structures. As the patient population becomes older and more active, it is not surprising that the number of musculoskeletal conditions is expected to increase.

Surveys of primary care clinicians have indicated their low confidence in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal conditions appropriately which may be due to limited education and training in musculoskeletal medicine. Some literature has reported that physical examinations may not be routinely performed for musculoskeletal complaints which may result in early and misdirected referral to secondary care; ultimately affecting the patient’s quality of care and unnecessary wait times within secondary care.

This course will provide a comprehensive review of the most recent literature and provide evidence based recommendations for the appropriate management of orthopedic injuries presenting in the primary care practice.

Activity Goal

The purpose of this activity will be to examine the major issues associated with sporting injury and care in primary care practices. Specialists in the field will provide a comprehensive review of the existing body of clinical evidence and research with the aim of helping clinicians better understand sports injury, treatment and return to play considerations for their patients.

Registration

Please complete the registration form on the right. There will be a minimal, non-refundable tuition fee of $20.00 assessed which must be paid by credit card at the time of registration. Course registration includes continental breakfast, refreshment break, lunch, continuing education credits and course materials.

Target Audience

This activity will be beneficial to physicians, athletic trainers, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, attendees should be better able to:

• Determine the differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions based on patient complaints and age-specific populations.
• Describe the fundamentals of a comprehensive physical examination based on patient complaints and history of illness.
• Review the current evidence pertaining to the management of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
• Define the pathologies for complex musculoskeletal injuries conditions that may require consultation and/or evaluation by a specialist.
• Discuss the role of primary care providers in counseling patients before, and providing follow-up after, surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including joint replacement.

University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC Faculty

Gino Chiapetta, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Orthopaedic Associates; Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Christopher Doumas, MD –Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Orthopaedic Associates; Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Stephen Kayiaros, MD –Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Orthopaedic Associates; Clinical Assistant Professor University Orthopaedic Associates Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Matthew McDonnell, MD –Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Orthopaedic Associates; Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Eric Nussbaum, MEd, ATC, LAT, Athletic Trainer

Kenneth G. Swan, MD –Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Orthopaedic Associates; Clinical Assistant Professor, of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Planners

Eric Nussbaum, MEd, ATC, LAT
Kenneth G. Swan, MD

Disclosure

All individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflict of interests related to the activity. The activity faculty are further required to disclose discussion of off-label/investigational uses in their presentations. These disclosures will be made to the audience at the time of the activity.

Accreditation:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and University Orthopaedic Associates. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For additional program information, questions, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Eric Nussbaum at ericn@uognj.com or 908-300-5833. 

Rutgers and University Orthopaedic Associates reserve the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and reserve the right to cancel the activity if necessary. If the activity is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.