The Aches and Injuries You See Every Week: A Practical Ortho Toolkit

Overview

Another sore shoulder, swollen knee, or ankle pain on your schedule? This practical session turns the MSK complaints you see every week into a toolkit of exam techniques, smart imaging decisions, and effective first-line treatments. Learn to recognize red flags, decide who needs a referral, and guide patients toward a safe return to activity. Leave with actionable strategies you can put to work in your next clinic.

Learning Objectives

• Apply focused history and physical examination techniques to evaluate common musculoskeletal complaints in primary care
• Select appropriate imaging and identify red flags that warrant urgent evaluation or specialty referral
• Develop evidence-based initial treatment plans, including rehabilitation and guidance for a safe return-to-activity