What You Need to Know: Orthopedic Reasoning/Pathology/Rehab- Module 13: Pediatrics

Course Description:

This course utilizes the text: Orthopedic Clinical Advisor by Derrick Sueki, PT, DPT, GCPT, OCS and Jacklyn Brechter, PhD, PT.  This course will help you access the information you need to confidently handle multiple orthopedic conditions.  Essential clinical reference information provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on common conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention. 

Module 13: Pediatrics covers:

Chapter 14c: Orthopedic Pathology- Pediatrics 

Diagnoses covered are:

• Freiberg's Osteochondrosis
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Keinbock's Disease
• Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
• Myositis Ossificans
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease
• Osteomyelitis
• Salter-Harris Fractures
• Sever Disease
• Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis 

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. Recognize the common signs and symptoms for Freiberg's Osteochondrosis
2. Identify the systemic markers for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
3. Recognize the physical examination findings for Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
4. Identify the epidemiology and demographics for Myositis Ossificans
5. Recognize the prognosis of Osgood-Schlatter Disease
6. Differentiate between potential differential diagnoses for Osteomyelitis
7. Differentiate between fracture types for Salter-Harris Fractures
8. Identify the common signs and symptoms for Sever Disease
9. Recognize the differential diagnoses for Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
10. Identify the contributing factors for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

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