The purpose of this activity is to provide learners with knowledge and competence in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries in emergency situations.

Focusing on patients with acute MSK injuries and covering all major limb joints, this emergency orthopaedics course looks at assessment, diagnosis and care. It consists of 12 lectures, plus multi-camera tutorials, covering all major practical examination, reduction and immobilisation techniques

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

better diagnose commonly missed injuries of all major limbs and joints

review examinations of the wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle and knee

review reduction techniques for the hip, ankle, wrist and shoulder

review the principles of, and observe best techniques to splint upper and lower limbs

Target Audience:
This internet-enduring material is designed for physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses practicing in the specialty of emergency medicine, critical care, and resuscitation.

topics
Chapter 1 – Orthopaedic Principles
Chapter 2 – Hand Injuries
Chapter 3 – Carpals & Wrist
Chapter 4 – Distal Radius
Chapter 5 – Forearm & Elbow
Chapter 6 – Humerus, Shoulder & Clavicle
Chapter 7 – Ankle & Foot
Chapter 8 – The Hip
Chapter 9 – Knee Injuries
Pre Quiz (document file)

Release Date: November 1, 2020