CME Medical Conferences

Orthopedics for the Office

A Seminar for Medical Orthopedics Training
CME Conference Description:

Every practitioner routinely deals with orthopedic complaints. This CME medical conference is designed to review the common problems experienced. Symptoms, radiologic findings, and possible treatments will be outlined. A more focused session will review joint aspiration and injection. Why use a “shot-gun” approach with medications that affect the entire body when a focused injection can take care of the problem? Ample time will be given for questions and discussion.

In order to enhance your educational experience and to give each of you the opportunity to practice various casting and splinting techniques, we are requesting that you bring some casting/splinting supplies with you to the medical conference and wear suitable loose fitting clothing (i.e. t-shirts, tank tops, shorts). It is entirely optional whether you participate in the lab portion of this CME medical conference. If you choose not to participate, these supplies will not be necessary (see list below).

CME Conference Credits: 15.5
CME Conference Objectives

 

  • Review the anatomy and function of the joints.
  • Understand common office orthopedic problems.
  • Learn the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic x-ray interpretation.
  • Acquire the skills for joint aspiration and injection for most joints.

     

    Casting Workshop Supplies: You must bring these supplies in order to participate in the Casting Workshops!
    Please note: You may mail/ship your supplies directly to the hotel, if you do not want to carry them with you on the airplane. Please see the hotel locations page on the website for the appropriate hotel mailing addresses. These supplies may be purchased from any standard medical supplier, such as McKesson or Henry Schein.

     

  • Webril cotton undercast padding - 5 rolls of 4 inch
  • Plaster cast tape - 4 rolls of 4-inch
  • Fiberglass (Scotchcast) cast tape - 4 rolls of 4-inch
  • Ace Wraps - 5 rolls each of 2, 3, 4, and 6-inch
  • Fiberglass Pre-padded splints - 2 4-inch x 15-inch and 2 5-inch x 30-inch or similar amount from pre-padded splint rolls
  • Stockinette - 8 feet per person
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    CME Conference Fee: $875


    This course is not being offered in any locations at this time.

    CME Conference Agenda

    Day One
    7:30-8:00 am
    Registration/Continental breakfast

    8:00-8:50 am
    Basics of Examination

    8:50-9:00 am
    Break

    9:00-10:00 am
    Shoulder

    10:00-10:15 am
    Break

    10:15-11:00 am
    Shoulder Examination

    11:00-11:10 am
    Break

    11:10-12:00 pm
    Imaging in Orthopedics

    12:00-1:00 pm
    Lunch

    1:00-1:30 pm
    Basics of Injections

    1:30-2:00 pm
    Basics of Splinting

    2:00-2:30 pm
    Fracture Interpretation

    2:30-2:45 pm
    Break

    2:45-5:30 pm
    Workshop I: Upper Extremity, Injections, Splinting/Casting

    Day Two
    7:30-8:00 am
    Continental breakfast

    8:00-9:00 am
    Knee

    9:00-9:15 am
    Break

    9:15-9:45 am
    Knee Examination

    9:45-10:00 am
    Break

    10:00-11:00 am
    Lumbar Spine

    11:00-11:15 am
    Break

    11:15-12:00 pm
    Lumbar Spine Examination

    12:00-1:00 pm
    Lunch

    1:00-2:00 pm
    Orthopedic Injuries You Don't Want To Miss

    2:00-2:15 pm
    Break

    2:15-5:00 pm
    Workshop II: Lower Extremity, Injections, Splinting/Casting

    CME Conference Reviews

    "Awesome Course!  I really don't have any complaints.  It was exactly what I wanted." -Ari Andersen, FNP, August 2008

    "Excellent course.  Lot's of hands on.  I learned a lot.  Thanks." -Anne Komulainen, P.A., August 2008

    "Comprehensive and very practical clear explanations.  Very good course.  I would like to see other courses by Dr. Kalb." -Anonymous 2008

    "Dr. Petrizzi was excellent and course was presented at a very practical level." - Anonymous, October 2008

    "Dr. Kalb is an excellent teacher.  Someone who actually transfers the understanding to others." - Anonymous, November 2008