Managing Major Joint Arthroplasties
Location
Online, continuous
Presenter(s)
Dr. Jack Miller
Major joint arthroplasty is the end stage management of hip and knee osteoarthritis. The functional outcome of joint replacement surgery is directly related to receiving the optimal physical rehabilitation services. Delivered by Key Clinical Skills, this program is delivered fully online with participants working at their own pace over the ten-week access period. The eight dictated PowerPoint presentations are supported by videos, web resources, quick reference cheat sheets and a 250 page downloadable handout.
This eight-part, fully online program delivers: A clear understanding of the structure and function of articular cartilage. Insights into the current perspective on the pathogenesis of major joint osteoarthritis. Details of objective pre-surgical outcome measurement tools. The surgical procedures with video links. The post-surgical medical care and complications. The rehabilitation post-surgical care and precautions. The community-based functional rehabilitation. Resources including videos, external links and patient handouts