The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic arthritis and connective tissue disorders.   After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Differentiate various types of arthritis
• Describe features of common connective tissue disorders
• Recognize treatment modalities for each of the arthritic and common connective tissue disorders
• Identify nursing diagnosis and care for each of the arthritic or connective tissue disorders

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic complications. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Discuss risk factors for complications related to orthopedic injuries and procedures
• Identify key aspects of assessment for- acute confusion, impaired skin integrity, constipation, pulmonary embolism and urinary retention
• List appropriate nursing interventions
• Discuss preventive nursing interventions and evaluation of outcomes for specific complications

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic complications. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Discuss risk factors for complications related to orthopedic injuries and procedures
• Identify key aspects of assessment for- deep vein thrombosis, compartment syndrome, fat embolism syndrome, hemorrhage, nosocomial surgical site infections, hospital acquired pneumonia and postoperative nausea and vomiting
• List appropriate nursing interventions; and discuss preventive nursing interventions and evaluation of outcomes for specific complications

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic diagnostic studies.   After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe each diagnostic test as it related to orthopedics
• Identify indications for diagnostic tests
• Explain results of each diagnostic test as it relates to orthopedics
• Describe patient preparation for each diagnostic test if indicated
• Recognize risks associated with diagnostic procedures
• Identify nursing considerations associated with each diagnostic test

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic affects of immobility   After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe immobility
• List etiologies of immobility in orthopedic patients
• Identify and describe the potential complication of immobility
• List appropriate nursing diagnoses and interventions for the sequelae of immobility

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic foot and ankle  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Review basic anatomy of foot and ankle
• Describe common injuries to the foot and ankle
• Discuss the common nonsurgical and surgical interventions for foot and ankle conditions
• List appropriate nursing diagnoses for foot and ankle problems
• Discuss special considerations for patients with foot and ankle problems

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic hand and wrist.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List 3 interventions to provide safety and prevent injury for patients with hand/wrist conditions
• Identify the common hand conditions or traumatic injuries
• Describe the assessment criteria for each hand/wrist condition or injury (history and examination)
• List appropriate tests for definitive diagnoses
• Describe therapeutic treatments and complications of  hand/wrist conditions
• Recognize nursing standards and nursing diagnoses for hand/wrist conditions
• Discuss nursing interventions and outcome criteria for patient’s with hand/wrist conditions

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic hip, femur, and pelvist.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe key aspects of diseases of the hip- hip fracture, arthroplasty, dislocation, Girdlestone, osteotomy, arthrodesis
• Discuss the assessment and evaluation of hip diagnoses
• Identify surgical management and nursing interventions of hip diagnoses
• Discuss the surgical management and nursing interventions for femur fractures
• Describe key aspects of assessment and treatment options for pelvic fracture

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic infections. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List the most common orthopedic infections
• Identify the most common microorganisms responsible for orthopedic infections
• Describe risk factors for orthopedic infections
• Describe diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic knee.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Define arthritic conditions of the knee
• Describe the most common sports injuries of the knee
• Discuss specific knee conditions in pediatrics, describe nonsurgical and surgical treatments of knee conditions
• Identify common nursing diagnoses and interventions for knee conditions
• Discuss some physical therapy indications for knee conditions

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic metablic bone conditions. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Define metabolic bone conditions
• Describe the anatomy and the functions of the parathyroid glands
• Describe the conditions of hyperparathryoidism, hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, Paget’s Disease and rickets
• List treatments and nursing interventions for each condition

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic musculoskeletal assessment.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify terminology for musculoskeletal assessment
• List the steps in the physical assessment of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems
• Identify equipment required to perform musculoskeletal assessment
• Identify normal and abnormal gaits
• Discuss the steps for evaluating sports injuries

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic musculoskeletal assessment.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify steps for evaluating specific musculoskeletal joints/ regions
• Describe abnormal findings in the physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system
• List specific tests performed to determine musculoskeletal injury or compromise

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic pain.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify factors that influence pain behaviors
• Recognize common myths about pain patterns, behaviors and treatment
• Select analgesics, dosages and routes for patients experiencing pain
• Describe pharmacologic and nonpharmocological interventions for pain

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic perioperative patient care.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe the nursing care in the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative periods
• List nursing implications for the different types of anesthesia used with orthopedic patients

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic shoulder.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify key aspects of the anatomy, history, physical exam and diagnostic testing for common shoulder pathology
• Describe etiology and pathophysiology of common shoulder conditions
• List nursing diagnoses and interventions for patients with common shoulder problems
• Describe treatment options, both conservative and surgical for management of specific shoulder conditions

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic spine.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List elements of a complete spine assessment
• Describe common spinal pathologies
• Discuss common surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for the patient with a spinal conditions
• Describe nursing care of the patient undergoing spinal surgery

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic trauma. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify common traumatic injuries
• Discuss the mechanism of injury associated with common fractures and dislocations
• Discuss assessment and treatment of common orthopedic injuries

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic tumors of the musculoskeletal system. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify the various types of musculoskeletal tumors-malignant bone and soft tissue tumors, benign bone and soft tissue tumors
• Discuss surgical options for patient with malignant bone and soft tissue tumor
• Describe possible treatment and complications of  musculoskeletal tumors
• Discuss nursing interventions for patients with sarcoma, metastatic carcinoma and multiple myeloma

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedics overactive bladder.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the purpose and indication for use of common treatment modalities
• Identify the mechanism of action of common treatment modalities
• Describe the principles of use of  common treatment modalities

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric and congenital orthopedic disorders. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Discuss common orthopedic conditions in children
• Describe the diagnostic findings for each common orthopedic condition in children
• List therapeutic interventions and nursing care for children with orthopedic conditions

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric and congenital orthopedic disorders. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Discuss common orthopedic conditions in children
• Describe the diagnostic findings for each common orthopedic condition in children
• List therapeutic interventions and nursing care for children with orthopedic conditions