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Musculoskeletal Medicine Programme 2010

0800 REGISTRATION DESK OPENS
0800-0900 REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
0900-0910 Welcome and introduction by the Chair

Dr Elspeth Wise
GP, Durham, and GP with an interest in musculoskeletal education, The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
0910-1010 Back and neck pain – what not to miss
This session will help improve your skills and knowledge in this key musculoskeletal area in primary care. Get practical advice on:
  • Clinical examination and diagnostic tests of the spine
  • Red flags and risk factors for chronicity
  • Drug treatment, exercise tips and lifestyle changes
  • Rehabilitation
  • How to reduce your referral rate.
1010-1100 Hip and knee pain
The expert speaker will cover the essentials in the management of patients with knee and hip pain, including:
  • History taking and examination
  • Current treatments
  • Advice on when to refer.
1100-1120 REFRESHMENTS
1120-1200 Managing ankle and foot problems
The speaker will give top practical tips on assessment, management and referral of patients with regional musculoskeletal foot and ankle problems such as:
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Sprains
  • Stress fractures
  • Mechanical foot pain.
1200-1250 Pain in multiple joints
This session will increase your confidence in providing the best care for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. Our expert speakers will discuss diagnosis and management of patients with:
  • Pain in multiple joints
  • Chronic musculoskeletal pain
  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Hypermobility.
1250-1350 LUNCH
1330-1435 Sponsored symposium - further information to follow shortly
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1435-1445 Learning bite: Gout
1445-1525 Shoulder pain - examination and management tips
Learn more about the clinical examination and management of shoulder pain, including simple exercises and injection techniques. The speaker will also highlight potential pitfalls in the management of common conditions affecting the shoulder.
1525-1545 REFRESHMENTS
1545-1605 Learning bite: Sports injuries
1605-1655 'Have I got arthritis Doctor?' - Management of elbow and hand complaints in primary care
This patient based session will address differential diagnosis and management of:
  • Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Early rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis of the hands
  • Trigger fingers
  • Dupuytren's contracture and Raynaud's disease.
1655-1700 SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS

ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR

PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE