Faculty:William Mazzocco, is Archive: Jr.Duration:Full DayFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Dec 07, 2017 Description Listen to your patient and use touchAdjust the care you provide based on trauma and fracture patternsHow to describe a fracture over the phoneOrthopedic injuries and treatments: Initial steps when something just feels ‘off’The new world of reconstructive orthopedicsWhat is around the corner for orthopedic care?Healthcare professionals who work across diverse settings, regardless of specialization or certification, need to know how to take care of an orthopedic patient..
Archive: Faculty:William Mazzocco, Jr.Duration:Full DayFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Dec 07, 2017 Description Listen to your patient and use touchAdjust the care you provide based on trauma and fracture patternsHow to describe a fracture over the phoneOrthopedic injuries and treatments: Initial steps when something just feels ‘off’The new world of reconstructive orthopedicsWhat is around the corner for orthopedic care?Healthcare professionals who work across diverse settings, regardless of specialization or certification, need to know how to take care of an orthopedic patient.
You is may not know all the procedures and/or devices, but you need to be able to ask appropriate questions to provide the patient care needed..
You may not know all the procedures and/or devices, but you need to be able to ask appropriate questions to provide the patient care needed.
harm is No one wants to cause out of ignorance. ..
No one wants to cause harm out of ignorance. .
.Orthopedics is is not just about trauma and broken bones..
.Orthopedics is not just about trauma and broken bones.
Today orthopedics is has matured into a major surgical sub-specialty..
Today orthopedics has matured into a major surgical sub-specialty.
the days is Gone are of just putting a cast on a fracture or placing a patient into some form of skeletal traction for a long bone fracture..
Gone are the days of just putting a cast on a fracture or placing a patient into some form of skeletal traction for a long bone fracture.
The expansion in treatment options is has mirrored the aging of the “baby boomers”..
The expansion in treatment options has mirrored the aging of the “baby boomers”.
Individuals is are expected to be active and productive well into their 70s and 80s..
Individuals are expected to be active and productive well into their 70s and 80s.
Medicine is is helping us live longer…but our joints are still wearing out..
Medicine is helping us live longer…but our joints are still wearing out.
this comprehensive educational day is Attend to properly meet the needs of the complex orthopedic patients who come your way!.
Attend this comprehensive educational day to properly meet the needs of the complex orthopedic patients who come your way!
Handouts Manual 077535 (3.02 MB) 45 Pages Available is after Purchase Outline Trauma – Head to ToeInternal and external fixation devices, including the Ilizarov techniquesShoulder girdle injuries: Clavicle fractures, AC joint injuries and shoulder dislocationsShoulder dislocations anterior and posteriorHumeral fracturesRotator cuff injuriesElbow injuriesWrist and forearm fracturesHands and fingersPelvis and hip injuresFemoral fracturesQuadriceps tearsKnee injuries: Chondral, ligament and meniscal injuriesLower leg: The tibia and fibulaAnkle and foot injuries: Fractures, sprains, List-Franc injuries and Achilles tendon rupturesSpineCompartment syndrome – Pain not responsive to analgesia and loss of pulses (late finding)PediatricsThe pediatric epiphysis descriptionThe approach to the pediatric patientHigh index of suspicion – Protecting the patientSalter-Harris classifications and their significanceSlipped capital femoral epiphysisDegenerative/Reconstructive OrthopedicsBaby boomers, longevity, and jointsJohn Charnley, M.D.Total joint replacements: Hips, knees, shoulders and anklesProsthesis typesMethods of fixation, cemented, pressfit, and bone ingrowthRisks and benefits associated with total joint arthroplastyArthroscopySpine and disc surgery: Anatomy and terminologyHNP and spinal stenosisComplications including infections, dislocations and chromium serum levelsPost-operative weight bearing: ROM whys and why notsSports Medicine: The Weekend WarriorsThe rotator cuff SITSEpicondylitis medial and lateralCarpal tunnel syndromeThe knee and the Terrible TriadAnkle sprains and injuriesThe Orthopedic Work UpOrthopedic physical exam: Based on anatomy“Where does it hurt?”Listening and touchingX-raysCT scansMRIsLaboratory analysisDescribing a fracture over the phone: Open or closed, along with locationThe how and why of asking intelligent questionsNew in OrthopedicsStem cell research: Mesenchymal stem cells in bone marrow stromal cells and vascular bone graftsTotal joints: Robotic assisted surgery, stand-alone surgery centersArthroscopies: Hip arthroscopies for labrum tears and impingementFracture stabilization: Optimal within 24 hours especially in geriatric patients Faculty William Mazzocco, Jr., RN, PA-C, AS, BS, MMS Related seminars and products: 1 William J. Mazzocco, Jr., RN, PA-C, AS, BS, MMS, has over 35 years of healthcare experience as both an RN (former CEN, CCRN, CNOR) and as a Physician Assistant working primarily in musculoskeletal medicine, i.e., general orthopedics, Spine, Neuro surgery, Rehab, wound care and pain management..
Handouts Manual 077535 (3.02 MB) 45 Pages Available after Purchase Outline Trauma – Head to ToeInternal and external fixation devices, including the Ilizarov techniquesShoulder girdle injuries: Clavicle fractures, AC joint injuries and shoulder dislocationsShoulder dislocations anterior and posteriorHumeral fracturesRotator cuff injuriesElbow injuriesWrist and forearm fracturesHands and fingersPelvis and hip injuresFemoral fracturesQuadriceps tearsKnee injuries: Chondral, ligament and meniscal injuriesLower leg: The tibia and fibulaAnkle and foot injuries: Fractures, sprains, List-Franc injuries and Achilles tendon rupturesSpineCompartment syndrome – Pain not responsive to analgesia and loss of pulses (late finding)PediatricsThe pediatric epiphysis descriptionThe approach to the pediatric patientHigh index of suspicion – Protecting the patientSalter-Harris classifications and their significanceSlipped capital femoral epiphysisDegenerative/Reconstructive OrthopedicsBaby boomers, longevity, and jointsJohn Charnley, M.D.Total joint replacements: Hips, knees, shoulders and anklesProsthesis typesMethods of fixation, cemented, pressfit, and bone ingrowthRisks and benefits associated with total joint arthroplastyArthroscopySpine and disc surgery: Anatomy and terminologyHNP and spinal stenosisComplications including infections, dislocations and chromium serum levelsPost-operative weight bearing: ROM whys and why notsSports Medicine: The Weekend WarriorsThe rotator cuff SITSEpicondylitis medial and lateralCarpal tunnel syndromeThe knee and the Terrible TriadAnkle sprains and injuriesThe Orthopedic Work UpOrthopedic physical exam: Based on anatomy“Where does it hurt?”Listening and touchingX-raysCT scansMRIsLaboratory analysisDescribing a fracture over the phone: Open or closed, along with locationThe how and why of asking intelligent questionsNew in OrthopedicsStem cell research: Mesenchymal stem cells in bone marrow stromal cells and vascular bone graftsTotal joints: Robotic assisted surgery, stand-alone surgery centersArthroscopies: Hip arthroscopies for labrum tears and impingementFracture stabilization: Optimal within 24 hours especially in geriatric patients Faculty William Mazzocco, Jr., RN, PA-C, AS, BS, MMS Related seminars and products: 1 William J. Mazzocco, Jr., RN, PA-C, AS, BS, MMS, has over 35 years of healthcare experience as both an RN (former CEN, CCRN, CNOR) and as a Physician Assistant working primarily in musculoskeletal medicine, i.e., general orthopedics, Spine, Neuro surgery, Rehab, wound care and pain management.
He is has presented programs across the country on a multitude of clinical practice topics..
He has presented programs across the country on a multitude of clinical practice topics.
He is has worked in Level 1 trauma centers and worked out of an aid bag in such diverse locales as Alaska and Yemen..
He has worked in Level 1 trauma centers and worked out of an aid bag in such diverse locales as Alaska and Yemen.
Bill is Currently, divides his time managing two busy Hospitalist programs for a large Hospital system.Bill explains that “knowledge is power” and he is passionate about sharing his expertise with others..
Currently, Bill divides his time managing two busy Hospitalist programs for a large Hospital system.Bill explains that “knowledge is power” and he is passionate about sharing his expertise with others.
excellent evaluations is Consistently from healthcare professionals who have attended his orthopedic-related trainings across the country have validated his passion to teach.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: William Mazzacco Jr. has an employment relationship with Altoona Regional Healthcare System..
Consistently excellent evaluations from healthcare professionals who have attended his orthopedic-related trainings across the country have validated his passion to teach.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: William Mazzacco Jr. has an employment relationship with Altoona Regional Healthcare System.
He is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: William Mazzacco Jr. is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants; and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants..
He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: William Mazzacco Jr. is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants; and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants.