Course Curriculum: Surgical Options in Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Types of Shoulder Arthroplasty:
- Differentiate between total shoulder replacement, hemiarthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
- Understand the indications, surgical techniques, expected outcomes, and potential complications of each type.
- Informed Decision-Making:
- Evaluate the appropriateness of different surgical options for individual patient cases.
- Pre-Operative Assessments:
- Conduct thorough pre-operative evaluations, including medical history review, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging.
- Identify potential risk factors and patient selection for shoulder arthroplasty.
- Surgical Technique and Goals:
- Explore the goals and objectives of each surgical procedure.
- Understand the techniques used in different types of shoulder arthroplasty and how they contribute to patient outcomes.
Learning Outcomes: Surgical Options in Shoulder Arthroplasty
By the end of this online physiotherapy course, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate Shoulder Arthroplasty Types:
- Clearly distinguish between total, hemiarthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, including their indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications.
- Make Informed Clinical Decisions:
- Apply knowledge of shoulder arthroplasty options to make well-informed decisions in patient care and treatment planning.
- Perform Pre-Operative Assessments:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, including medical history, physical exams, and imaging, to identify risks and optimize patient selection.
- Understand Surgical Techniques:
- Comprehend the goals and surgical techniques for various shoulder arthroplasty procedures to improve patient outcomes.