Joint Check: Mastering the Shoulder and Knee Exam in Minutes

Overview

Master efficient, high-yield joint examinations for two of the most commonly injured areas in primary care. This hands-on session demonstrates a focused shoulder and knee exam that can be completed in under five minutes without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy. Through live demonstrations and interactive case discussions, you'll learn to identify key physical findings, recognize red flags, and confidently narrow your differential—from rotator cuff tears and impingement to meniscal injuries and ligamentous instability.

Learning Objectives

• Perform a focused shoulder and knee exam in under five minutes
• Identify exam maneuvers that differentiate common orthopedic diagnoses
• Correlate exam findings with pathology and initial management
• Recognize red-flag findings requiring imaging or referral
• Improve confidence diagnosing shoulder and knee conditions without MRI