Terry Rzepkowski – 3-Day: Intensive Orthopedic Conference

Outline

OUTLINE: DAY 1OUTLINE: DAY 1

Assessment of the Orthopedic joint patientAssessment of the Orthopedic joint patient

• Application of orthopedic special tests and their findingsApplication of orthopedic special tests and their findings
• Correlation of special test findings with diagnostic imaging resultsCorrelation of special test findings with diagnostic imaging results
• Rehabilitation options with consideration of:Rehabilitation options with consideration of:
• Conservative therapies, function and pain level, surgical options, physical co-morbidities, and relative bone densityConservative therapies, function and pain level, surgical options, physical co-morbidities, and relative bone density

Video presentations of surgical procedures IncludingVideo presentations of surgical procedures Including

• Shoulder arthroscopic procedures: SAD, RTC repair, SLAP and Bankart repairShoulder arthroscopic procedures: SAD, RTC repair, SLAP and Bankart repair
• Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA)Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA)
• Reverse TSAReverse TSA
• Radiograph assisted Total Elbow ArthroplastyRadiograph assisted Total Elbow Arthroplasty
• Practice in donning and doffing of UE immobilizersPractice in donning and doffing of UE immobilizers

OUTLINE: DAY 2OUTLINE: DAY 2

Actual patient video presentations of surgical procedures:Actual patient video presentations of surgical procedures:

• Hip Arthroscopic procedures: FAI and Acetabular labral repairHip Arthroscopic procedures: FAI and Acetabular labral repair
• Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), conventional posterior and lateral approachesTotal Hip Arthroplasty (THA), conventional posterior and lateral approaches
• Anterior THA and THA revisionAnterior THA and THA revision
• Knee Arthroscopic procedures: Partial menisectomy, meniscal repair, bio ingrowth cartilageKnee Arthroscopic procedures: Partial menisectomy, meniscal repair, bio ingrowth cartilage
• Total Knee replacement (TKA) conventional and sub vastus, uni & bi compartmentTotal Knee replacement (TKA) conventional and sub vastus, uni & bi compartment
• The future of joint replacement with custom implants, computerized and robotic assisted hip, knee and ankle replacementThe future of joint replacement with custom implants, computerized and robotic assisted hip, knee and ankle replacement

Acute post-op recovery:Acute post-op recovery:

• Discharge planning: New 2016 Guidelines for Total jointsDischarge planning: New 2016 Guidelines for Total joints
• Acute Rehab / Skilled Nursing / Home which is the right choice in terms of accessibility, assistance, activity restrictions, and length of timeAcute Rehab / Skilled Nursing / Home which is the right choice in terms of accessibility, assistance, activity restrictions, and length of time
• Pain management, opioid tolerance and opioid induced constipation (OIC)Pain management, opioid tolerance and opioid induced constipation (OIC)
• Use of cold recirculator units and cold compression devicesUse of cold recirculator units and cold compression devices
• Active and passive TED strategiesActive and passive TED strategies
• Demonstration of TED hose applicationDemonstration of TED hose application
• Wound Care / Infection PreventionWound Care / Infection Prevention
• Demonstration of PICO dressingDemonstration of PICO dressing
• Demonstration of point of care PT/INRDemonstration of point of care PT/INR
• Selection and adjustment of assistive devices with instruction in proper usage for supportSelection and adjustment of assistive devices with instruction in proper usage for support

OUTLINE: DAY 3OUTLINE: DAY 3

Treatment sessions for the acute through the subacute phase of recoveryTreatment sessions for the acute through the subacute phase of recovery

• Shoulder: Active proximal scapular exercise and cervical stretching techniques with permissible distal UEShoulder: Active proximal scapular exercise and cervical stretching techniques with permissible distal UE
• Hip: Immediate post-op exercises and progressions for the conventional and anterior approach, including transfer considerationsHip: Immediate post-op exercises and progressions for the conventional and anterior approach, including transfer considerations
• Knee: Immediate post-op exercises and progressions for the conventional and subvastus approach, including forms of stretchingKnee: Immediate post-op exercises and progressions for the conventional and subvastus approach, including forms of stretching

Strategies of optimal function for out-patient and beyondStrategies of optimal function for out-patient and beyond

• Shoulder: Manual techniques to build proximal scapular stabilization and progression to rotator cuff strengtheningShoulder: Manual techniques to build proximal scapular stabilization and progression to rotator cuff strengthening
• Hip: Progression of core pelvic strengthening, proximal trunk stability, proprioceptive, balance, coordination activities, return of normal gait mechanicsHip: Progression of core pelvic strengthening, proximal trunk stability, proprioceptive, balance, coordination activities, return of normal gait mechanics
• Knee: Progression of flexibility exercises, patellar mobilization, demonstration of patella femoral taping, the importance of proper footwear, proprioceptive, balance, coordination activities, return of normal gait mechanicsKnee: Progression of flexibility exercises, patellar mobilization, demonstration of patella femoral taping, the importance of proper footwear, proprioceptive, balance, coordination activities, return of normal gait mechanics