- Assess history and physical exam for clinical indicators that may increase the likelihood of a fracture being present.
- Order correct imaging to assess for fractures that may require more than standard views to completely evaluate an injury.
- Recognize subtle clues on x-rays that may indicate a fracture is indeed present though it may not be obvious upon first observation.
- Implement a treatment plan to manage a variety of fractures that may include immobilization, follow up, and/or referral.
- Articulate a clear follow up plan in the event that an initial evaluation is negative for definitive fracture yet there is still a significant clinical concern for fracture or further injury.
Recorded for the 2018 UCA Urgent care Fall Conference
55 minutes of synced audio and PowerPoint
Course Description:
Interpretation of plain films is a crucial skill in urgent care and some fractures are easier to overlook than others. Dr. Matt Shores will review the clinical indicators that increase the likelihood of a fracture being present and discuss when additional views can help make a more accurate diagnosis. He will give tips on recognizing the subtle clues that may indicate a fracture is indeed present though it may not be obvious upon first observation. Proper interpretation and even clinical suspicion of a more significant injury despite normal x-rays, leads to the best fracture treatment and follow-up planning, which will also be reviewed.
Speaker:
Matthew Shores, MD, is the Director of Sports Medicine at FastMed Urgent Care, Phoenix, Arizona. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, AZ.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine and CAQ Sports Medicine Dr. Shores has trained with head team physicians for Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns and Arizona State University Sun Devils. He manages a team of sports medicine providers specializing in Orthopedic/Sports Med care at the urgent care level as well as serving as high school and university team physicians for multiple schools across the Greater Phoenix area.
Disclosures:
None
1 CME
Designation Statement
The Urgent Care Association designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Statement
The Urgent Care Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Submitting for Credit:
If you would like to submit for credit above, you complete the 5 question knowledge test and answer 3 out of 5 correctly. Your certificate will be available under My Credits in your UCA profile and your credit will be placed in your profile under “Professional Development” of click on “My Credits”.
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