Common paediatric orthopaedic conditions

This education will focus on the key diagnostic and management strategies in evaluating common paediatric orthopaedic conditions which present in general practice. The education will discuss the conditions occurring in the spine and lower limbs, the investigations, differential diagnoses and the appropriate management.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have attended the 'Paediatric orthopaedic management in general practice' workshop, and wish to complete the online modules to qualify for an ALM, you should use the link provided to you at the workshop, and not complete this activity. If you have already completed the predisposing activity for this ALM, it will be visible in your education history.

By completing this learning activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss and describe common spinal and lower limb paediatric orthopaedic conditions presenting in general practice
• State the differential diagnoses of common orthopaedic conditions of the spine and lower extremities in children and adolescents
• Outline the physical examination and imaging studies for common spinal and lower limb paediatric orthopaedic conditions
• State the indications for referral to an orthopaedic surgeon
• Ensure patient safety by appropriate referrals to specialist and other suitable services.

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There is a discussion forum for this activity and we encourage you to participate after you have completed the education.