Orthopedics: Upper Extremities (Recorded Webinar)

Orthopedics: Upper Extremities (Recorded Webinar) is organized by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).

Expiration Date: December 31, 2025

Description:
Upper extremity pain and injuries are common. This presentation will assist the primary care and urgent care provider in understanding common pathology affecting the non-traumatic adult shoulder. Common pathologies will be discussed in detail such as rotator cuff tears, impingement, biceps tendonitis, & AC pathology. Common provocative physical exam techniques will also be addressed. We will also cover other pathology that can mimic shoulder pathology. Case studies, radiographs, and demonstrations will be used to enhance the learning process.

Learning Objectives:
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to: 

• Identify the primary pathology that affects the shoulder of an adult patient.
• Recognize shoulder diagnoses that can be treated by the primary care clinician vs those requiring urgent referral to a specialist.
• Discuss treatment options for the primary care provider for common shoulder pathology.