During this event, GPs and primary healthcare practitioners will hear a presentation about various topics, presented by specialists from the Evolution group. This is a free event, light refreshments will be provided. Limited spaces available.
Date: Saturday 27 May
Time: 8.30 am – 3 pm
CPD: 6 points
Location: Porters Boutique Hotel
Speakers and topic titles:
Sanka Bambarawana – Tendinopathies of the foot and ankle
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the principles of first line treatment for foot and ankle tendinopathies
- The don’ts of treating tendinopathies of the foot and ankle
Mr James Blackett – Soft tissue conditions of the hip
Learning outcomes:
- Distinguishing between intra and extra articular conditions of the hip
- How to perform a trochanteric bursal steroid injection
Mr Ciaran Thrush – When to refer to a specialist for common knee and shoulder conditions
Learning outcomes:
- Learn what conditions can be appropriately investigated and treated in the community
- Learn the indications for advanced imaging or specialist assessment in common knee and shoulder problems.
Tad Piszel – Management of the common hand conditions carpal tunnel/trigger finger and when to inject or refer
Learning outcomes: TBC
Mr Angus Wickham – Common paediatric Orthopaedic conditions such as Rotational and coronal alignment problems, curly toes, and flat feet
Learning outcomes: TBC
Mr Alistair Dray – Ankle sprains
Learning outcomes:
- When to X-ray
- When to refer
