Managing Shoulder Pain in the Clinic: What to Look for and When to Intervene

Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

This CME activity is a refresher on relevant functional musculoskeletal anatomy and physical exam techniques of the shoulder. Using case examples as well as didactics, animated visualizations, and video demonstrations, this course is designed to elevate the practicing physician’s confidence in understanding the current evidence base in managing routinely encountered conditions of the shoulder. Specific indications and timing for intervention and practices including various injection techniques are highlighted. In addition to providing a solid foundation in both physical exam and interventional skills, the curriculum is intended to introduce the physician to the role of ultrasound as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in assessing shoulder conditions.

This course is designed for primary care physicians including family practice and internal medicine physicians, neurologists, rheumatologists, and emergency medicine physicians.

• Release Date: October 2, 2015
• Expiration Date: August 31, 2017
• Estimated Time to Complete: 2 Hours
• CME Credits Offered: 2.00
• Registration Fee: FREE

• Review the information below and complete the entire activity.
• Complete the CME Post-test, CME Assessment Survey, and CME Activity Completion Statement at the end of the activity.
• You must receive a score of 75% or higher on the post-test in order to receive a certificate. You will have two attempts to answer each multiple-choice question (or one attempt for questions with only two options) to pass the post-test.
• Once you attest to completing the entire online activity and have scored 75% or higher on the post-test, your certificate will be generated automatically and will be available on your Dashboard page.
• Physicians will be awarded AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. All other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe relevant functional musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics as they relate to routinely encountered conditions of the shoulder.
• Conduct a standardized physical examination to efficiently assess the shoulder and help generate an accurate differential diagnosis.
• Identify indications for immediate, urgent, or early referral to the appropriate sub-specialist.
• Formulate appropriate management strategies for various shoulder conditions based on current evidence, including the indications, timing and methods of performing targeted shoulder injections.

1. Introduction
2. Module 1. Introduction to Shoulder Anatomy and Pain
3. Module 2. Comprehensive Physical Exam of Shoulder
4. Module 3. Indications for Referrals
5. Module 4. Conservative Management of Shoulder Pain
6. Course Wrap-up
7. Resources and References
8. Help!

The following planners, speakers and authors have indicated that they have no relationships with industry to disclose relative to the content of this activity:

Eugene Yousik Roh, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Stanford University School of Medicine
Course Director
Author/Speaker

Ninad Karandikar, MD
Assistant Professor (Affiliated) of Orthopedic Surgery
Stanford University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Regional Amputation and Transitional Rehabilitation Program
Veterans Administration, Palo Alto Health Care System
Course Director
Author/Speaker

Rebecca Dutton, MD
Chief Resident
Stanford University School of Medicine
Planner
Author/Speaker

YT Chen, MD
Sports Medicine Fellow
Stanford University School of Medicine
Planner
Reviewer

Mike McAuliffe
Stanford EdTech

Kimberly Walker, PhD
Stanford EdTech

Greg Bruhns
Stanford Online

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