Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Review Key Principles of common orthopaedic conditions and treatments
• Analyze various traumatic and non-traumatic orthopaedic conditions, including their etiology, presentation, and progression.
• Evaluate and compare non-operative and operative treatment options for common orthopaedic conditions.
• Assess and manage pediatric orthopaedic conditions, including genetic, congenital, dysplastic, and traumatic presentations.
• Apply diagnostic and treatment concepts for adult hip and knee reconstructions, including pre-operative planning, surgical techniques, and post-operative care.
• Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of bone, cartilage, nerve, muscle, tendon, and ligament.
• Evaluate and diagnose traumatic and non-traumatic foot and ankle, and hand conditions.
• Recognize and manage emergency conditions in trauma care, including initial assessment, stabilization, and definitive treatment.
• Evaluate and diagnose essential traumatic and non-traumatic spine conditions.
• Demonstrate understanding of essential concepts in upper and lower extremity sports medicine, including injury prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Apply differential diagnosis principles to identify bony and soft tissue lesions in both young and adult patients.

AMA Credit Designation

AAOS designates this live activity for 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For Physicians: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.