OVERVIEW

TARGET AUDIENCE

• This symposium is intended for physicians and allied health professionals who are involved in the care of athletes. Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of athletic injuries and conditions of the upper extremity is welcome to attend. The objective of this course is to educate participants on the best methods of managing athletes with injuries of the upper extremity. According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced Level. This course is led by Eric McCarty, MD, at the CU School of Medicine Department of Orthopedics.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• At the conclusion of this conference, attendees will be able to:
• Determine indications for surgical and non-operative treatments of rotator cuff tears
• Evaluate the advancement in surgery and rehabilitation so that they can offer more advanced care for athletes with shoulder instability. There are advanced techniques in arthroscopic and open surgery for patients and athletes with shoulder instability. Additionally, there are new and evolving thoughts and techniques regarding the rehabilitation of the patients with shoulder instability in both those treated nonoperatively and those treated operatively. The advances in surgery and rehabilitation are important for the audience to learn
• Apply appropriate rehabilitation strategies for the S.I.C.K scapula
• Apply understanding of the role of the scapula in shoulder function to enhance diagnosis and treatment of shoulder dysfunction
• Implement imaging and examination techniques to understand the issues that throwing athletes have with the shoulder and the elbow and will implement strategies to improve the treatment of these athletes

ACCREDITATION

• This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. See the final CE activity announcement for specific details.

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