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Musculoskeletal Medicine Programme
| 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 |
| 0910-0955 | Back pain – what not to miss This session will help improve your skills and knowledge in a key musculoskeletal area in primary care. Get practical advice on:
GP Principal and Hospital Practitioner in Orthopaedic Spine Clinic, Leicester |
| 0955-1005 | Question time |
| 1005-1045 | Managing ankle and foot problems Our expert speaker will give top practical tips on examining commonly encountered conditions of the foot and ankle, such as:
Dr Philip Helliwell Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology, University of Leeds, Leeds |
| 1045-1050 | Question time |
| 1050-1110 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1110-1135 | Hip pain Refresh your knowledge about the essentials of history taking, examination, investigation, and management of hip pain. The speaker will also cover:
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Member Specialist Advisory Committee, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery |
| 1135-1230 | 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:
Consultant Rheumatologist, Queen's Medical Campus, University Hospital, Nottingham |
| 1230-1330 | LUNCH |
| 1330-1415 | Sponsored symposium More information to follow shortly |
| 1415-1440 | Knee disorders: when should I refer? In this session, the speaker will take you through the examination of the knee joint, including the patellofemoral joint, and the causes and management of knee pain, and discuss when it is appropriate to refer for imaging and a specialist opinion. Dr Jonathan Greenwell GP with a specialist interest in musculoskeletal medicine, Bradford & Airedale PCT and Sports Physician |
| 1440-1450 | Question time |
| 1450-1510 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1510-1550 | “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:
Consultant in Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Salisbury Hospital, Salisbury and Tutor, British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine |
| 1550-1600 | Question time |
| 1600-1640 | Shoulder pain – examination and management tips Learn more about clinical examination and management of shoulder pain, including simple exercises and injection techniques. Our expert speaker will also highlight potential pitfalls in the management of common conditions affecting the shoulder. Dr Elspeth Wise GP in Durham and GP with an interest in musculoskeletal education, The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 1640-1650 | Question time |
| 1650-1700 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIR |
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
