Rotator Cuff | Traumatic Rotator Cuff Tears
Access: 12 months | Identification and appropriate referral for orthopaedic review is important for traumatic rotator cuff tears.
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Identification and appropriate referral for orthopaedic review are important for traumatic rotator cuff tears.
In this lesson, we cover:
- Classification.
- Pathoaetiology.
- Natural history.
- Clinical diagnosis.
- Imaging diagnosis.
- Non-surgical management.
- Referral criteria.
Learning Activities:
- Pre-reading articles (2)
- Video presentation (18 mins)
- Quiz
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
- Understand the classification of rotator cuff tears.
- Understand the pathoaetiology and natural history of traumatic rotator cuff tears.
- Make an accurate diagnosis of traumatic rotator cuff tears.
- Understand the indications and interpretation of diagnostic imaging.
- Understand the non-operative management pathways, including specific physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation for traumatic rotator cuff tears.
- List the criteria for orthopaedic referral.
Study Time:
Approx. 3 hours
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Instructor
Dr Angela Cadogan
Dip Phys, M.Sports Physio, Dip MT, PhD
Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal).
Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal).
Angela is a NZ registered Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal) with a Ph.D in Musculoskeletal Diagnostics from AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand (2012) (shoulder sub-specialty). Based in Christchurch, she works as a clinical consultant in her own private practice specialising in the diagnosis and management of shoulder pain.
Angela also works in an Orthopaedic Triage and Assessment role (Shoulder Service) with the Canterbury District Health Board. Angela has an ongoing research interest in shoulder conditions, has many publications on the topic, has been an invited keynote speaker at many national and international shoulder conferences and is Associate Editor at JOSPT (Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy).
Angela has been teaching courses on the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of shoulder conditions for over 10 years and is passionate about upskilling other physiotherapists and improving capability of the physiotherapy workforce to meet the needs of the changing healthcare system. Angela is the director of Physio Academy. Learn more: www.drangelacadogan.co.nz