This session will discuss pediatric musculoskeletal concerns, with a focus on initial diagnosis, evaluation, and management. Participants will briefly review key anatomical and physiological differences between the adult and pediatric musculoskeletal systems. The remainder of the session will focus on case vignettes for both uncommon and common pediatric musculoskeletal problems.
Learning Objectives:
- Review anatomical and physiological differences between the adult and pediatric musculoskeletal systems.
- Identify common pediatric orthopedic problems by pathophysiologic categories.
- Describe the initial evaluation and management of common pediatric musculoskeletal concerns.
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report continuing medical education (CME) credits commensurate with the physician’s participation in this program.
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ACOFP designates this enduring activity for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.