Easing your Patient's Pain: An Orthopaedic Update for GPs & Physios

Easing your Patient's Pain: An Orthopaedic Update for GPs & Physios

An interactive Orthopaedic CPD education seminar covering many key areas of surgery to discuss latest methods, techniques and advancements.

By Healthscope

Date and time

Sat, 11 May 2024 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM AEST

Location

Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach, an IHG Hotel

242 Arden Street Coogee, NSW 2034 Australia

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Registration & Trade Tables

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome & Introduction

Dr Michael Solomon

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Session 1: Hip & Knee

Dr Michael Solomon

Dr Akshay Kamra


• Labral tears • Femoral acetabular instability • Gluteal tendon tears • Arthritis • Ligament injuries of the knee • Meniscal tears • Baker’s cysts

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Session 1 Plenary – Q&A Hip & Knee


Open Mic

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Shoulder & Elbow

Dr Xuan Ye

Dr Doron Sher

Dr Wade Harper


• Rotator Cuff Repair • Shoulder Instability • Shoulder arthritis • Changes in Shoulder Arthroplasty – rationale behind procedures based on patient conditions

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Session 2 Plenary – Q&A Shoulder & Elbow


Open Mic

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Tea & Trade Tables

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Session 3: Foot & Ankle

Dr David Lunz

Dr Jeff Ling


• Ankle injuries/instability • Ankle arthritis: fuse vs replace • Bunions • Flat foot • Current Concepts in Ankle Arthritis and Instability

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Session 3 Plenary – Q&A Foot & Ankle


Open Mic

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 4: Spine

Dr Patrick Lim


• Scoliosis screening and natural history • Back pain and sciatica

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Session 4 Plenary – Q&A Spine


Open Mic

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Session 5: Sports Injuries

Dr Peter Lorentzos

Dr David Broe

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Session 5 Plenary - Q&A Sports Injuries


Open Mic

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch & Trade Tables

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Session 6: Common Problems in Children, Adolescents & Young Adults

Dr Christopher Spelman

Dr Jason Chinnappa


• Hip dysplasia screening and treatment • Management of the Adolescent & Young adult hip with hip dysplasia – can we present arthritis • Adolescent Sports Knee Injuries (ACL, patellofemoral and menis...

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 6 Plenary – Q&A Paediatric Orthopaedics


Open Mic

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session 7: Hand & Wrist

Dr Stuart Myers

Dr Matthew White


• Thumb CMC arthritis • Wrist injuries for GPs • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Trigger fingers

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 7 Plenary – Q&A Hand & Wrist


Open Mic

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Case Studies, Evaluation & Close

Dr Akshay Kamra

About this event

Proudly hosted by Prince of Wales Private Hospital

GPs register now for this interactive Orthopaedic CPD education seminar covering the latest surgical updates with a focus on enhanced treatment and recovery options so patients can recover faster!

The aim is to highlight the changes in the surgery spaces with a focus on enhanced treatment and recovery to assist patients with a faster return to health.

O rthopaedic Specialist Surgeons presenting include:

  • Dr Michael Solomon - Hip & Knee
  • Dr Akshay Kamra - Hip & Knee
  • Dr Matthew White - Hand & Wrist
  • Dr Stuart Myers - Hand & Wrist
  • Dr David Lunz - Foot & Ankle
  • Dr Jeffrey Ling - Foot & Ankle
  • Dr Patrick Lim - Spine
  • Dr Christopher Spelman - Paediatric Orthopaedic
  • Dr Jason Chinnappa - Paediatric Orthopaedic
  • Dr Xuan Ye - Upper Limb (Shoulder, Elbow, Hand & Wrist)
  • Dr Doron Sher - Shoulder, Elbow & Knee
  • Dr Wade Harper - Shoulder & Elbow
  • Dr Peter Lorentzos - Hip & Knee
  • Dr David Broe - Hip & Knee

Learning Outcomes

1 . Describe medical and surgical options which form part of an individualised treatment plan for patients experiencing common orthopaedic conditions

2 . Outline referral eligibility for clinically appropriate surgical management of joint pain

3 . Identify complications post-surgery and refer for orthopaedic or allied health assessment

This is an RACGP approved CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. Approved activity number: 574142

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