Injections of Joints and Soft Tissue of the Musculoskeletal System Workshop 1

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Category: CME
Sub-Category: WS/ORTH/RHEU
Date: 5/27/2006
Time:10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Facility: Moscone Convention Center
Location: 131
Description: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Define injection therapy; identify risks, indications, contraindications, materials, and proper technique of injection therapy
Define and discuss common conditions of the lower and upper extremity that may benefit from injection therapy
Perform beginning competencies in location and identification of important anatomical landmarks and correct needle placement for injection
[Participants must dress appropriately in shorts and T-shirts.]

Injection therapy is the act of placing an anesthetic (lidocaine,bupivacaine) and/or a synthetic corticosteroid ( triamcinolone,methylprednisolone,etc) into a musculoskeletal soft tissue (bursa, joint, tendon sheath). Injections for various musculoskeletal pain syndromes may be an important part of the comprehensive medical management of the syndrome. It is an invasive procedure that must have the informed consent of the patient with the understanding of risk/benefit ratio. Although much observed and utilized, little scientific evaluation of injections has occurred so that much is based on clinical experience. Participants will have hands on experience with live, skeletal, and electronic models, including practicing proper injection technique, examining functional anatomy, and locating anatomical landmarks necessary to perform injection therapy.
Speaker(s): Michael J. Rudzinski R.Ph., PA-C Timothy Shaner PA-C Paul R. Olizarowicz PA-C James J. Mikulsky RPA-C Jared P. Reiss PA-C Karen Baetzhold PA-C 

**On-line workshop registration must be completed through an existing conference registration link which will be sent via e-mail on April 24 to all fellow member attendees registered by May 11. Purchases can only be made using a credit card.

     

 

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