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Surgical Techniques 122
Nerve Block of the Lower Extremity

2.0

$36.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with nerve blocks for the lower extremity
  • List indications and contraindications for nerve blocks to the lower extremity
  • Review functional innervation of the foot
  • Discuss general considerations for nerve block to the lower extremity
  • Review technique for deep peroneal nerve block
  • Review technique for posterior tibial nerve block
  • Review technique for saphenous nerve block
  • Review technique for superficial peroneal nerve block
  • Review technique for sural nerve block
  • Review technique for nerve blocks of the metatarsals and toes
  • Discuss post-procedure care, complications and anticipated outcomes

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 121

Nerve Block of the Upper Extremity


2.0

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  • Review anatomy of the median, radial and ulnar nerves
  • Discuss indications for performing nerve block of the upper extremity
  • List 3 contraindications for performing nerve block of the upper extremity
  • Become familiar with general considerations prior to performing nerve block
  • Review procedures for median nerve block
  • Review procedures for radial nerve block
  • Review procedures for ulnar nerve block
  • List 5 complications of nerve block of the upper extremity

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 120

Arthroscopic Bankart Repair


2.0

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  • Review anatomy of the shoulder joint
  • Become familiar with shoulder joint dislocations
  • Describe Bankart lesioins
  • List 4 indicaitons for performing arthroscopic Bankart repair
  • List 5 contraindications for performing arthroscopic Bankart repair
  • Review technique for performing arthroscopic Bankart repair
  • Discuss post-op management, complications and anticipated outcomes

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 119-120
Dislocation Reduction of the Shoulder Joint, Arthroscopic Bankart Repair

5.0

$90.00 USD

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Part 1:

  • Review anatomy of the shoulder joint
  • Discuss pathophysiology of shoulder joint dislocation
  • Become familiar with physical examination for shoulder dislocation
  • List indications for shoulder joint relocation
  • Review technique for performing Stimson maneuver
  • Review Scapular manipulation technique
  • Review External rotation method
  • Review Milch technique
  • Review  traction-counter-traction technique
  • Review Spaso technique
  • Review Posterior dislocation reduction technique
  • Review technique for Inferior dislocation reduction
  • Discuss post reduction care, complications and anticipated outcomes

Part 2:

  • Review anatomy of the shoulder joint
  • Become familiar with shoulder joint dislocations
  • Describe Bankart lesioins
  • List 4 indicaitons for performing arthroscopic Bankart repair
  • List 5 contraindications for performing arthroscopic Bankart repair
  • Review technique for performing arthroscopic Bankart repair
  • Discuss post-op management, complications and anticipated outcomes

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 119

Dislocation Reduction of the Shoulder Joint


3.0

$54.00 USD

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  • Review anatomy of the shoulder joint
  • Discuss pathophysiology of shoulder joint dislocation
  • Become familiar with physical examination for shoulder dislocation
  • List indications for shoulder joint relocation
  • Review technique for performing Stimson maneuver
  • Review Scapular manipulation technique
  • Review External rotation method
  • Review Milch technique
  • Review  traction-counter-traction technique
  • Review Spaso technique
  • Review Posterior dislocation reduction technique
  • Review technique for Inferior dislocation reduction
  • Discuss post reduction care, complications and anticipated outcomes

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 118
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair

2.0

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  • Discuss pathology of distal biceps rupture
  • Become familiar with physical examination for distal biceps rupture
  • List indications and contraindications for distal biceps repair
  • Review anatomy of the biceps and the antecubital fossa
  • Describe the Boyd and Anderson two-incision technique for distal biceps repair
  • Discuss complications, post-op care and anticipated outcomes

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 117

Open Rotator Cuff Repair


3.0

$54.00 USD

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  • Explore pathology of the rotator cuff
  • Describe and differentiate 5 tests for assessing the rotator cuff
  • List and describe 3 imaging techniques for assessing the rotator cuff
  • Define and explain how rotator cuff tears are classified
  • Discuss the goals and treatment of rotator cuff injury
  • Review anatomy of the rotator cuff and related structures
  • Describe the technique for acromioplasty
  • Discuss post-op care, complications and anticipated outcomes

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 116
Stenosing Tenosynovitis

2.0

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  • Describe pathophysiology involved in stenosing tenosynovitis
  • Discuss presenting symptoms associated with stenosing tenosynovitis
  • Outline the steps involved in Finkelstein's movement and what elicits a positive result
  • Describe conservative treatment measures for stenosing tenosynovitis
  • List 3 indications for surgical intervention
  • Discuss anatomy of the extensor tendons in the hand
  • Review surgical procedure for De Quervain's Disease
  • Review surgical procedure for trigger finger and thumb
  • Review surgical procedure for percutaneous release of trigger finger
  • Describe outcomes and complications following surgery for stenosing tenosynovitis

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 115

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair


4.0

$72.00 USD

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  • Describe the anatomy of the rotator cuff
  • List and describe 5 different tests for assessing the integrity of the rotator cuff
  • Differentiate imaging techniques for roator cuff injury
  • Describe how rotator cuff tears are classified
  • List and describe indications and contraindications for arthoscopic repair of rotator cuff
  • Discuss 3 different techniques for repairing rotator cuff injuries
  • Describe post-op care and outcomes following rotator cuff repair

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 114
Dislocation Reduction of the PIP and DIP Joints

2.0

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  • Describe the anatomy of the PIP and DIP joints
  • Review and cite indications for PIP and DIP dislocation reduction
  • Define and differentiate the 3 types of dislocations
  • List 3 contraindications associated with PIP and DIP dislocation reductions
  • Review procedures involved in the reduction of PIP and DIP dislocations
  • List 3 complications following PIP and DIP dislocation reductions
  • Become familiar with post operative care following dislocation reductions

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 113
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Distal Radial Fracture

2.0

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  • Describe fractures of the distal radius
  • Define and differentiate the 5 types of fractures
  • List and describe 3 goals of fracture management
  • Describe indications and contraindications for the treatment of distal radius fractures
  • Review anatomy surrounding the distal radius
  • Describe the procedure using distraction plate fixation
  • Describe the procedure using volar buttress plate fixation
  • Describe the procedure using volar plating of intraarticular compression injuries
  • Discuss post-op care and outcomes following surgical treatment of distal radius fractures

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 112

Ganglion Excision of the Wrist


2.0

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  • Describe the clinical features and characteristics associated with a ganglia
  • List 3 frequent sites of origins where ganglia occur
  • List and describe 4 methods of treatment
  • Describe the anatomy of the dorsal wrist
  • Describe the procedure for excision of dorsal wrist ganglion
  • Describe the procedure for excision of volar wrist ganglion
  • Describe the procedure for arthroscopic resection of dorsal wrist ganglion
  • List 3 outcome and 3 complications for each of the above procedures

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 111

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


2.0

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  • Describe the anatomy and contents of the carpal tunnel
  • List and describe 4 physical tests for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Recite 5 contraindications to endoscopic surgery
  • Describe the procedure for the Standard Open Approach
  • Describe the procedure for the Agee Single-Portal technique
  • Describe the procedure for the Chow Two-Portal Extrabursal Technique
  • List 3 complications each procedure mentioned above
  • Discuss outcomes for each procedure mentioned above

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 110

Patellar Tendon Autograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction


1.0

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  • Understand the pathology and mechanism of injury involved in ACL tears
  • Discuss 5 symptoms of ACL tears
  • Become familiar with imaging techniques used to assist in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of ACL tears
  • Explain the indications and contraindications for ACL reconstruction
  • Become familiar with the surgical technique for ACL reconstruction with patellar tendon autograft
  • Understand the rehabilitation process, complications and expected outcomes following ACL reconstruction

Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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Surgical Techniques 109

Arthroscopic Meniscectomy (AM)


1.0

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  • Understand the pathology and mechanism of injury involved in mensical tears
  • Discuss 5 symptoms of mensical tears
  • Become familiar with imaging techniques used to assist in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of meniscal tears
  • Explain the indications and contraindications for AM
  • Become familiar with the surgical technique for AM
  • Understand the rehabilitation process, complications and expected outcomes following AM

Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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Surgical Techniques 108

Surgical Treatment of Posterolateral Instability of the Elbow


1.0

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  • Describe the pathology involved in PIE
  • Review preoperative considerations for PIE
  • Discuss indications and contraindications for PIE
  • Become familiar with surgical technique for PIE
  • Examine postoperative considerations and rehabiliation protocols for PIE
  • List 3 complications of PIE


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 107

Distal Biceps Repair


1.0

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  • Review preoperative considerations for DBR
  • Discuss indications and contraindications for DBR
  • Become familiar with surgical technique for DBR
  • Examine postoperative considerations and rehabiliation protocols for DBR
  • List 3 complications of DBR


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 106

Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction


1.0

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  • Describe the mechanism of injury in athletes with UCL injury
  • Explain preoperative considerations including physical exam, imaging techniques, indications and contraindications to surgery
  • Become familiar with the surgical technique for reconstruction of the UCL
  • Outline the rehabilitation process, complications and expected outcomes following reconstruction of the UCL


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 105

Open Treatment of Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis


2.0

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  • Describe the pathology involved in medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Explain the components for performing a comprehensive physical examination on a patient with medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Become familiar with imaging used in the diagnosis of medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Explain the indications and contraindications for open treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Become familiar with the surgical technique for open treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Explore the rehabilitation process, complications and expected outcomes following open treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 104

Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis (LE)


1.0

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  • Examine and explain the pathology involved in LE
  • Explain the components for performing a comprehensive physical examination on a patient with LE
  • Become familiar with imaging used for LE
  • Explain the indications and contraindications for arthroscopic treatment of LE
  • Become familiar with the surgical technique for arthroscopic treatment of LE
  • Describe and outline the rehabilitation process, complications and expected outcomes following arthroscopic treatment of LE


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 103

Arthroscopic Management of Shoulder Stiffness (SS)


1.0

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  • Review preoperative considerations for arthroscopic management of SS
  • Discuss indications and contraindications for arthroscopic management of SS
  • Become familiar with surgical technique for arthroscopic management of SS
  • Examine postoperative considerations and rehabiliation protocols for SS
  • List 3 complications of arthroscopic management of SS


Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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Surgical Techniques 102

Arthroscopic Management of Glenohumeral Arthritis (GA)


1.0

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  • Review the pathoanatomy associated with GA
  • Discuss indications and contraindications for arthroscopic management of GA
  • Become familiar with surgical technique for arthroscopic management of GA
  • Examine postoperative considerations and rehabiliation protocols for GA
  • List 3 complications of arthroscopic management of GA


Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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Surgical Techniques 101 - 105
6.0

$108.00 USD

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101: Arthroscopic Repair of Posterior Shoulder Instability (PSI)

  • Review pathoanatomy associated with PSI
  • Discuss indications and contraindications for arthroscopic repair of PSI
  • Become familiar with surgical techniques for arthroscopic repair of PSI
  • Examine postoperative considerations and rehabilitation protocols for arthroscopic repair of PSI
  • List 3 complications involved in the arthroscopic repair of PSI

102: Arthroscopic Management of Glenohumeral Arthritis (GA)

  • Review the pathoanatomy associated with GA
  • Discuss indications and contraindications for arthroscopic management of GA
  • Become familiar with surgical technique for arthroscopic management of GA
  • Examine postoperative considerations and rehabilitation protocols for GA
  • List 3 complications of arthroscopic management of GA

103: Arthroscopic Management of Shoulder Stiffness (SS)

  • Review preoperative considerations for arthroscopic management of SS
  • Discuss indications and contraindications for arthroscopic management of SS
  • Become familiar with surgical technique for arthroscopic management of SS
  • Examine postoperative considerations and rehabilitation protocols for SS
  • List 3 complications of arthroscopic management of SS

104:  Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis (LE)

  • Understand the pathology involved in LE
  • Explain the components for performing a comprehensive physical examination on a patient with LE
  • Become familiar with imaging used for LE
  • Explain the indications and contraindications for arthroscopic treatment of LE
  • Become familiar with the surgical technique for arthroscopic treatment of LE
  • Understand the rehabilitation process, complications and expected outcomes following arthroscopic treatment of LE

105: Open Treatment of Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

  • Understand the pathology involved in medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Explain the components for performing a comprehensive physical examination on a patient with medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Become familiar with imaging used in the diagnosis of medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Explain the indications and contraindications for open treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Become familiar with the surgical technique for open treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis
  • Understand the rehabilitation process, complications and expected outcomes following open treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Surgical Techniques 101

Arthroscopic Repair of Posterior Shoulder Instability (PSI)


1.0

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  • Review pathoanatomy associated with PSI
  • Discuss indications and contraindications for arthroscopic repair of PSI
  • Become familiar with surgical techniques for arthroscopic repair of PSI
  • Examine postoperative considerations and rehabiliation protocols for arthroscopic repair of PSI
  • List 3 complications involved in the arthroscopic repair of PSI


Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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