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AAOS Diagnosis Spotlight

Enhance your skills to increase accuracy in diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries and conditions

Review patient scenarios based on actual cases
Review radiographic imaging to increase diagnostic accuracy
Evaluate differential diagnosis for orthopaedic injuries and conditions
Review guidance for management and techniques
Leverage tools to support implementation in practice
Test your knowledge

Diagnosis Spotlight shines a light on musculoskeletal injuries and conditions that are commonly missed on radiologic imaging. In these courses, you will review the factors contributing to diagnostic errors, and the essential pearls, pitfalls, and best practices for reducing misdiagnosis. Learn evidence-based strategies to avoid diagnostic errors, potentially reducing delay in treatment, reducing risk of malpractice claims, and improving outcomes for patients.

Explore Dx Spotlight courses across orthopaedic topics:

Acute Hand Injuries topics:

Diagnosis Spotlight Compilation: Acute Hand Injuries

Save 40% over purchase of individual titles! This compilation collects these Diagnosis Spotlight courses in a thorough examination of acute injuries of the hand:

  • Carpometacarpal Joint Fracture-Dislocations
  • Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon Avulsion Injuries
  • Mallet Finger Injuries
  • Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture-Dislocations

20 CME Credits

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Carpometacarpal Joint Fracture-Dislocations

Editor
Irfan Ahmed, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of carpometacarpal joint fracture-dislocations, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon Avulsion Injuries

Editor
David Bozenkta, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of flexor digitorum profundus tendon avulsion injuries, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Mallet Finger Injuries

Editor
Dawn LaPorte, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of mallet finger injuries, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture-Dislocations

Editor
Chia Wu, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Acute Elbow Injuries topics:

Diagnosis Spotlight Compilation: Acute Elbow Injuries

Save 40% over purchase of individual titles! This compilation collects the following Diagnosis Spotlight courses in a thorough examination of acute and subacute injuries of the elbow:

  • Coronoid Process Fractures
  • Monteggia Fracture-Dislocations
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Humeral Capitellum
  • Radial Head and Neck Fractures
  • Terrible Triad Injuries

25 CME Credits

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Coronoid Process Fractures

Editor
Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of coronoid process fractures, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Monteggia Fracture-Dislocations

Editor
Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of monteggia fracture-dislocations, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum

Editor
Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Radial Head and Neck Fractures

Editor
Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of radial head and neck fractures, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Terrible Triad Injuries

Editor
Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of terrible triad injuries, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Acute Wrist Injuries topics:

 

Diagnosis Spotlight Compilation: Acute Wrist Injuries

Save 40% over purchase of individual titles! This compilation collects these Diagnosis Spotlight courses in a thorough examination of acute injuries of the wrist:

  • Distal Radius Fractures
  • Hook of Hamate Fractures
  • Perilunate Dislocations and Fracture-Dislocations
  • Radiocarpal Dislocations and Fracture-Dislocations
  • Scaphoid Fractures
  • Triquetral Avulsion Fractures

25 CME Credits

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Distal Radius Fractures​

Editor
David Bozenkta, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of distal radius fractures, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Hook of Hamate Fractures​

Editor
David Bozenkta, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of hook of hamate fractures, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Perilunate Dislocations and Fracture-Dislocations​

Editor
David Bozenkta, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of perilunate dislocations and fracture-dislocations, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Radiocarpal Dislocations and Fracture-Dislocations​

Editor
David Bozenkta, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of radiocarpal dislocations and fracture-dislocations, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Scaphoid Fractures                                                                      

Editor
David Bozenkta, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of scaphoid fractures, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.                                                       

5 CME Credits

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Triquetral Avulsion Fractures

Editor
David Bozenkta, MD, FAAOS

Review the diagnosis of triquetral avlusion fractures, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and accurate diagnosis. General strategies for the management of these injuries also are discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Acute Shoulder Injuries topics:

Diagnosis Spotlight Compilation: Acute Shoulder Injuries

Save 40% over purchase of individual titles! This compilation collects these Diagnosis Spotlight courses in a thorough examination of acute injuries of the shoulder:

  • Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries
  • Greater Tuberosity Fractures
  • Posterior Shoulder Dislocations
  • Scapular Fractures
  • Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries

25 CME Credits

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Acromioclavicular Injuries​

Editor
Scott P. Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the intricacies of diagnosing acromioclavicular injuries, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and the nuanced differentials that guide accurate diagnosis. General strategies for management of these injuries are also discussed.

 

5 CME Credits

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Greater Tuberosity Fractures​

Editor
Scott P. Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the intricacies of diagnosing greater tuberosity injuries, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and the nuanced differentials that guide accurate diagnosis. General strategies for management of these injuries are also discussed.

 

5 CME Credits

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Posterior Shoulder Dislocations​

Editor
Scott P. Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the intricacies of diagnosing posterior shoulder dislocations, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and the nuanced differentials that guide accurate diagnosis. General strategies for management of these injuries are also discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Scapular Fractures​

Editor
Scott P. Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the intricacies of diagnosing scapular fractures, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and the nuanced differentials that guide accurate diagnosis. General strategies for management of these injuries are also discussed.

5 CME Credits

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Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries

Editor
Scott P. Steinmann, MD, FAAOS

Review the intricacies of diagnosing sternoclavicular joint injuries, focusing on clinical assessment, radiographic interpretation, and the nuanced differentials that guide accurate diagnosis. General strategies for management of these injuries are also discussed.

5 CME Credits

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