What You Need to Know: Orthopedic Reasoning/Pathology/Rehab- Module 13: Pediatrics

Course overview

This course utilizes the text: Orthopedic Clinical Advisor by Derrick Sueki, PT, DPT, GCPT, OCS and Jacklyn Brechter, PhD, PT. This course will help you access the information you need to confidently handle multiple orthopedic conditions. Essential clinical reference information provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on common conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention. Module 13: Pediatrics covers: Chapter 14c: Orthopedic Pathology- Pediatrics Diagnoses covered are: Freiberg's Osteochondrosis Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Keinbock's Disease Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Myositis Ossificans Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osteomyelitis Salter-Harris Fractures Sever Disease Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers Educational Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None Course Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.Recognize the common signs and symptoms for Freiberg's Osteochondrosis 2.Identify the systemic markers for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis 3.Recognize the physical examination findings for Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease 4.Identify the epidemiology and demographics for Myositis Ossificans 5.Recognize the prognosis of Osgood-Schlatter Disease 6.Differentiate between potential differential diagnoses for Osteomyelitis 7.Differentiate between fracture types for Salter-Harris Fractures 8.Identify the common signs and symptoms for Sever Disease 9.Recognize the differential diagnoses for Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome 10.Identify the contributing factors for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test