Join Infectious Disease expert, Lucio Minces, MD, for clinical discussions with CentraCare physicians. This month, The Science of Practicing Medicine features Patrick Osborn, MD, on the topic of Orthopedic Emergencies. In an effort to provide ongoing, consistent, and relevant education for our colleagues, join the CME on TEAMS or listen to the pre-presentation podcast.
What is an emergency and what is not, is something I hope to give guidance on.
Patrick Osborn, MD
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Objectives
Dr. Minces will discuss the topic of Orthopedic Emergencies with Patrick Osborn, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Identify the signs and symptoms consistent with extremity Acute Compartment Syndrome.
Understand basic steps in the initial evaluation and treatment of extremity injuries, including history and physical examination, radiographic evaluation and immobilization.
Understand principles to evaluate orthopedic infections including soft tissue infections, postoperative infections, septic joints and necrotizing infections.
Improve knowledge of venous thromboembolic prophylaxis for orthopedic trauma patients.
Be familiar with access to national orthopedic Clinical Practice Guidelines and Appropriate Use Criteria.
Note: Identical content is offered at each session under the topic specific sessions; providers need only attend one.
Presenter:
Patrick Osborn, MD
CentraCare is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CentraCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please contact the Medical Staff Development Office at (320) 255-5836 if you have special needs.
