Orthopedic Physical Therapy Secrets- Module 7: The Elbow and Forearm

Course Description:

This course is derived from the textbook by Jeffrey Placzek, MD, PT and David Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS.  This textbook is part of the popular Secrets series.  It presents physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities.  Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology.  The text features concise information that includes tips, and memory “secrets”.  Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topics discussed.  The information is interesting, entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date.  

Module 7: The Elbow and Forearm- covers chapters 46 through 49.  

• Chapter 46: Functional Anatomy of the Elbow
• Chapter 47: Common Orthopedic Elbow Dysfunction
• Chapter 48: Elbow Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management
• Chapter 49: Nerve Entrapments of the Elbow and Forearm

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.   Differentiate between the Types of the Morrey elbow instability scale
2.   Identify normal elbow arthrokinematics
3.   List the innervations of the various muscles controlling movement at the elbow
4.   Differentiate between the diagnoses for medial and lateral epicondylitis, olecranon bursitis, and little league elbow
5.   Identify Malgaigne fractures
6.   List and differentiate between classes of supracondylar fractures in adults and children
7.   Identify how radial head fractures are classified in adults and children
8.   List the common complications associated with elbow dislocations
9.   Identify the common sites of compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow
10.  Recognize Saturday night palsy 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test