CME/CE
Orthopedics
Overview
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek care in primary care settings, yet it remains a frequent source of diagnostic and management uncertainty. In this session, you’ll gain practical orthopedic techniques to confidently evaluate low back pain, distinguish red flags from benign conditions, and apply evidence-based management strategies at the point of care. You’ll learn how to perform focused exams, select appropriate imaging, and initiate treatments that can improve function and reduce unnecessary referrals. Expert faculty will share key insights and clinical pearls to help you streamline decision-making and deliver effective, patient-centered care for low back pain.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the sources of lower back pain
- Understand the workup of lower back pain
- Understand the typical conservative treatments for lower back pain
- Understand when to “refer out”
- Understand which surgeries do and don’t work for lower back pain