Traumatic and non-traumatic extremity soft tissue and joint disorders

• Axial and soft tissue joint disorders: neck and back pain; Myelopathy/claudication; Disc herniation; Scoliosis; Spondylolisthesis.
• Understand new history and physical examination techniques to formulate a differential diagnosis.
• Understand the judicious use of laboratory, radiographic, and other investigations to rule in and rule out each diagnosis.
• Interpret the information provided and synthesize an appropriate basic management plan including:
• Recognize the impact of the condition on the individual regarding impairment of function, limitation of activities, and the potential of life with chronic pain requiring social and psychological support.
• Hand and Wrist: Tendon injury (Jersey finger, mallet finger, boutonniere deformity); Ulnar Collateral Ligament injury (Game keeper or skier’s thumb); Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Dupuytren’s disease.
• Forearm and Elbow: Epicondylitis (tennis elbow - lateral, golfer’s elbow - medial); Olecranon bursitis; Biceps tendon injury.
• Shoulder and Upper Arm: Rotator cuff tear; Joint instability; Superior labral tear
• Foot and Ankle: Ankle sprains; Achilles Tendon Injury; Bunions; Diabetic foot.
• Knee and Lower Leg: Meniscal tears; Osteochondritis dissecans/loose bodies; Cruciate and collateral ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL).
• Hip and Upper Leg: Labral tears; FAI; Osteoarthritis.