Physician Education

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April 2009
Pediatric Orthopaedics In the Primary Care Setting: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Osteomyelitis, knock knees, bow legs, and intoeing. Throwing injuries in young athletes and the female and adolescent female athlete are also discussed. Non-surgical interventional procedures, surgical procedures, and new technologies and techniques will be discussed for treatment.

Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Treatment
Luis A. Piedrahita, M.D., Pediatric Ortopeadic Surgeon
A presentation on the pathology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment strategies for bone infections by primary care and specialty providers.

36 minutes - Flash Movie or iTunes

Throwing Injuries in Young Athletes
Michael T. Vercillo, M.D., Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Shoulder and elbow pain in young athletes can limit the ability to play both now and in the future. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment and prevention strategies helpful to primary care physicians, trainers and athletes.

43 minutes - Flash Movie or iTunes

Kids Who Walk Funny: Knock Knees, Bow Legs, and Intoeing
Brian B. Nielsen, M.D., Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
A technical medical presentation on the pathology, evaluation and treatment options for intoeing, clubfoot, and bow legs.

37 minutes - Flash Movie or iTunes

Adolescent Female Athletes
Brian B. Nielsen, M.D., Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Rising participation in sports has led to increased injuries and fatalities. Female specific injuries to the knee, feet and bones are of particular concern. Prevention strategies, treatment options and examination techniques are presented.

5 minutes - Flash Movie or iTunes

The Female Athlete
Michael T. Vercillo, M.D., Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
The female athlete triad, female athlete stress fractures. Challenges to treatment.  

12 minutes - Flash Movie or iTunes