- Fractures and dislocations to the shoulder, elbow and clavicle are a common injury in athletic populations. Although there is a higher incidence in contact sports, these injuries occur in all levels of play. As athletic trainers quick identification and differentiation of fractures and dislocations is critical for determining the best plan of treatment.
-However, not all athletic trainers may be aware of the various treatment methods for these injuries. This program will explain techniques to evaluate dislocations and fractures of the shoulder, elbow, and clavicle. We will also demonstrate sideline reduction techniques when within the scope of practice, and review complications associated with shoulder, elbow, and clavicle fractures and dislocations.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer Fractures to the Shoulder and Elbow & Upper Extremity Dislocations
CME Presentation
On-Demand Enduring
- Robert Stevens, DO, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Thomas Hoke, MD, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Identify possible shoulder or elbow dislocation on the sideline.
• Demonstrate sideline reduction techniques for the shouder and elbow.
• Summarize complications associated with shoulder and elbow dislocations.
• Differentiate common proximal humeral fracture patterns.
• Summarize appropriate management of proximal humerus fractures.
• Identify common fracture patterns including those of the clavicle and elbow.
• Outline operative vs non-operative management of clavicle and elbow fractures.
Credits Awarded
CME’s awarded: 2
The MaineGeneral Medical Center designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MaineGeneral Medical Center and Colby College. MaineGeneral Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME and the Maine Medical Association’s Committee on Continuing Medical education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
