Dennis Rivenburgh – Empowering Primary Care Providers in Orthopedics

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Exploring the Essential Features of “Dennis Rivenburgh – Empowering Primary Care Providers in Orthopedics”

Speaker: Dennis Rivenburgh, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA

Duration: 2 Hours 03 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Apr 12, 2024  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

Gain expertise in diagnosing and managing orthopedic conditions commonly encountered in primary care, including mastering imaging techniques, splinting procedures for upper and lower extremities, making informed referrals to orthopedic specialists, and effectively implementing non-operative treatment strategies. This course equips you with the tools to provide top-notch orthopedic care within a primary care setting.

Speaker

Dennis Rivenburgh, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA, is a physician assistant who provides medical care to patients in the outpatient setting. Have provided first assist in surgery, with a specialty in orthopedics and sports medicine. Dennis has been a Certified Athletic Trainer for over 30 years. He also serves as an expert witness, both in defense and plaintiff cases.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dennis Rivenburgh has employment relationships with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the University of Maryland Baltimore, and ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dennis Rivenburgh is a distinguished fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery, and the Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine.

Objectives

1. Thoroughly assess various orthopedic conditions and select appropriate imaging modalities for orthopedic assessments, enabling accurate diagnosis and interpretation of diagnostic studies in primary care settings.
2. Identify when splinting and immobilization is necessary for optimal patient comfort and injury management within a primary care context.
3. Differentiate between cases requiring referral to orthopedic specialists and those amenable to non-operative management, equipping you to provide effective, patient-centered care for common orthopedic conditions in primary care practice.

Outline

Introduction to Primary Care Orthopedics

• Overview of the role of primary care providers in orthopedic care
• Common orthopedic conditions encountered in primary care
• The importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management

Diagnostic Skills in Orthopedics

• Selection and utilization of imaging modalities
• Interpretation of diagnostic studies (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
• Identifying key indicators for accurate orthopedic diagnoses

Referral Decision-Making

• Criteria for determining when to refer patients to orthopedic specialists
• Communication and coordination with orthopedic colleagues

Non-Operative Management of Orthopedic Conditions

• Pharmacological interventions
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation strategies
• Patient education and self-care for orthopedic conditions

Case Studies and Practical Application

• Analyzing real-world cases from primary care practice

Target Audience

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other clinicians who provide primary care

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