Online Continuing Education Courses

Tendinopathy of the Extensor Apparatus of the Knee, Fractures in the Growing Knee in Children and Adolescents, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Tendinopathy of the Extensor Apparatus of the Knee

• Define and differentiate tendinopathies of the extensor apparatus of the knee
• Become familiar with Osgood-Schlatter lesions including diagosis, imaging, differential diagnosis and management
• Describe the conservative and surgical management of patellar and quadriceps tendinopathy
• Outline a therapy protocol for patellar tendonitis
• Become familiar with conditions that cause anterior knee pain in children

Fractures in the Growing Knee in Children and Adolescents

• Describe the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the growing knee
• Review examination techniques of the injured immature knee
• Describe and differentiate specific fractures of the knee including their management, complications and outcomes
• Outline and define imaging techniques
• Become familiar with surgical techniques for fractures in the growing knee

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

• Review anatomy and biomechanics of the ACL
• Explore risk factors and injury patterns for the ACL
• Become familiar with treatment options and outcomes for ACL repair
• Describe various surgical techniques for ACL reconstruction
• Outline postop rehabilitation protocols and discuss outcomes following ACL surgery