INT1813 - 14th Annual Arthritis Day for Primary Care Clinicians

Program Description

Arthritis Day for Primary Care Clinicians is designed as an evidence-based and current approach to early assessment, investigation and management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Program Outline

The Goals

• Improve participant’s initial assessment and early management of patients with common musculoskeletal disorders.

• Promote a more ‘wholistic’ approach to the differential diagnosis and investigation of inflammatory arthropathies and common MSK disorders utilizing medical, surgical and rehabilitative strategies.

• To improve clinical assessment and management of common MSK disorders and their comorbidities

The Objectives

• Participants will develop a structured and concise approach to the assessment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders including inflammatory polyarthritides, osteoporosis, crystalline arthropathies and regional pain syndromes.

• Participants will develop an understanding of the spectrum of treatment options available to manage common MSK disorders.

• Small group sessions will afford participants a ‘hands-on’ opportunity to hone clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients’ with musculoskeletal disorders and their complications.

Target Audience

• Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Physicians
• Rheumatologists
• Orthotists
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Clinicians
• Family Practice Residents
• Internal Medicine Residents

Notes

Accrediting Body/Accrediting Bodies

• Under Review