Unique Challenges in Orthopedic Patient Care: Extraordinary Diagnoses that Elude Quick & Common Identification
- Speaker:
- Mike Begg, DMSc, PA-C, AT-C
- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Aug 08, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS078824
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
In the realm of orthopedics, we often navigate by the adage, "Don't go looking for zebras while you're standing in a herd of horses." This wisdom underscores the importance of relying on our clinical experience and logical reasoning when faced with familiar patterns of symptoms—most often, the common diagnoses are the correct ones. Yet, the art and science of medicine thrive not just in the routine but also in the recognition of exceptions. Every so often, a patient walks into our practice, presenting a puzzle that doesn't quite fit the picture we're accustomed to seeing. It's in these moments, when something in their story prompts a pause, a second thought, that our medical curiosity is truly tested.
Perhaps it's intuition, that subtle nudge that suggests there's more beneath the surface, or a dedicated commitment to understanding the nuances of each patient's narrative. It's the willingness to ask one more question, to seek one more test, or to consult one more chapter of the medical texts that might illuminate the path forward. This deeper dive, motivated by the feeling that the pieces don't quite align, is what can lead us to uncover the 'zebras'—the rare, the unusual, and the extraordinary diagnoses that elude quick identification.
In orthopedics, as in all branches of medicine, our ultimate goal is to provide care that acknowledges both the common path and the road less traveled. It's about ensuring that, whether they are horses or zebras, all our patients find their way to the best possible outcomes.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Challenges in Orthopedic Patient Care (4.39 MB) | 66 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Mike Begg, DMSc, PA-C, AT-C Related seminars and products
Michael E. Begg, DMSc, PA-C, AT-C, is a highly skilled healthcare professional with a diverse background in orthopedics, sports medicine, and athletic training. He currently serves as a physician assistant specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma at Vail Summit Orthopedics and Neurosurgery in Edwards, CO.
Dr. Begg is also deeply involved in academia, serving as an adjunct faculty for the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program at West Coast University.
With a strong commitment to advancing the field, Mike spent a majority of his career at The Steadman Clinic/Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, CO, where he led clinical aspects of multiple funded trials and focused on sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, regenerative medicine, and non-operative spine. He also played a key role in education, serving as a curriculum instructor and preceptor for AT Residency and MD Sports Medicine Fellowship Programs.
Dr. Begg also worked along fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons at Animas Orthopedic Associates in Durango, CO, where he provided comprehensive orthopedic care, including sports medicine, adult reconstruction, general orthopedics, and orthopedic trauma.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Dr. Begg is actively engaged in the orthopedic community. He hosts a podcast, H2Orthopedics.com, where he discusses common orthopedic conditions for patients and providers. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants, American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants, Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery, and National Athletic Trainers Association.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michael Begg is the founder of Aspen Leaf Education, LLC., and has employment relationships with West Coast University, Aspen Leaf Education, H2Orthopedics.com, and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michael Begg is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants, the Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery, and the National Athletic Trainers Association.
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Objectives
- Evaluate the importance of identifying and appreciating the unique nuances of meniscal root tears vs. other commonly seen meniscal tear pathology.
- Analyze challenging findings on examination of the skeletally immature patient with injury to ACL.
- Comprehend previous techniques with vertical placement of the graft leading to rotary instability issues.
- Plan for radiographic information associated with shoulder instability and how it factors into consulting and treatment plan formulation.
- Comprehend anatomic structures and injury vs. integrity with unique fracture pattern presentation.
- Determine critical components of history and physical exam findings with clinical presentation of patients with non-cuff origin of shoulder pain and weakness.
Outline
Knee ChallengesContinued Instability Following ACL Reconstruction
- Historic placement of graft and impact on post-op stability
- Impact of meniscal procedures on knee stability
- Potential for rotational instability with concurrent injuries to the ACL insult
- Tibial slope and the influence it may have on of rates of recurrent instability
- How “root tear” differ from others
- Potential impact of “root tear” on overall health of the knee
- Options for treatment and biomechanical influences of post-op activities
- Bone maturation and how it impacts ACL injuries
- Importance of being aware of the unexpected in skeletally immature patients
- Mechanisms of injury as they relate to avulsion injury of tibial spine
- Work-up and critical findings to be aware of
- Treatment options and potential outcomes for Tibial Spine Avulsion injuries
Recurrent Instability after Initial Glenohumeral (GH) Dislocation
- Mechanism and potential soft tissue and bony injuries occurring with Glenohumeral dislocation
- Importance of attention to detail on evaluation of radiographic work-up of shoulder instability patients
- Potential associated injuries that may lead to recurrent instability post-Bankart procedure
- Individualized treatment options focused on both soft-tissue and bony pathology
- Unique considerations of far lateral (distal) clavicle fracture patterns
- Critical evaluation of X-ray findings to determine ligamentous involvement in fracture pattern
- Considerations of treatment options for far lateral clavicle features
- Listening skills when taking history for upper extremity (shoulder) conditions
- Overlapping of symptoms for shoulder and c-spine issues/presentations
- Evaluation of physical examination findings and clues to possible origin of symptoms
- Work-up for concurrent c-spine and shoulder findings and differential diagnosis
- Treatment options and appropriate prioritization of where to focus first
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