187292 - Registrar Series - An Evening Discussion on Orthopaedics

Presented by orthopaedic specialist Dr Johan Mostert, this workshop will look at neck and shoulder conditions from a primary care perspective. What causes the pain, how to properly examine your patient, who benefits from physiotherapy and does surgery really work will be the discussion points for tonight’s workshop.

Relevance to General Practice

Musculoskeletal conditions account for nearly 10% of all GP consults, and the most common of these include complaints of the neck and shoulders. Painful neck and shoulders have the potential to become chronic if not properly managed . It is therefore imperative that general practitioners are confident in performing a skilled examination, recognising red flags, and implementing a patient-centered treatment plan.

Learning outcomes

List the crucial components of an effective musculoskeletal-related medical history assessment

Outline how to perform a thorough examination, and the importance of general observation in terms of posture and pain behavior

Describe the differential diagnoses for pain presenting in the shoulders and/or neck

Identify management options for a range of presentations, and determine those conditions that require referral

Recognise presentations that indicate the risk of developing into a chronic condition

Domains of General Practice

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

D4. Professional and ethical role

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

Curriculum Contextual Units

Adult health
Musculoskeletal and sports medicine