“This MD-PT duo was the whole package. It was great how the MD discussed the diagnosis and presentation, and the PT gave you real treatment options that you can put into use on Monday.” – Jill Friedman, MPT, CNT
“I had just seen a baby with clubfoot in the NICU the week before this presentation. I was looking for resources on how best to address it within the hospital setting and what strategies I could give to the parents before they saw the orthopedist. This presentation gave me everything I wanted and more! The videos are amazing, and I love that I can share them with parents.” -Kimberly Hart, OTR/L
Speakers: William Morris, MD and Charter Rushing, PT, ScD
Topic: Identification and Treatment of Common Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions in the Newborn
Course Description: Pediatric Orthopaedic conditions may present in the newborn period. Common musculoskeletal conditions, including developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), clubfoot, and congenital knee dislocation, may be diagnosed and treatment commenced during the perinatal period. Recognition of the common physical signs of these conditions is essential for a timely diagnosis. Additionally, therapeutic intervention, even in the newborn period, may be performed with good clinical efficacy.
Target Audience: OT, SLP, PT, RN, MD, and Neonatal professionals
Level: Intermediate
CE Credit: 1 hour for PT, OT, SLP
Course Fee: $57 or FREE for NANT Members
Objectives
- Differentiate clinical signs of common pediatric orthopedic conditions in newborns, including developmental dysplasia of the hip, clubfoot, and congenital knee dislocation.
- Organize therapeutic techniques to treat common pediatric orthopedic conditions in newborns and predict the outcomes to improve parental counseling.
- Classify treatment strategies for developmental dysplasia of the hip, clubfoot, and congenital knee dislocation, both in and out of the NICU, based on current best practices.
Speaker Bios
William Zachary Morris, MD is a practicing pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, TX. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, where he received the Alvin Freehafer Award for excellence in clinical care and was selected for the Carter-Makley award by his peers for clinical excellence, leadership, and education. He completed his pediatric orthopedic fellowship at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, TX, and additional fellowship training in Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Morris is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas, Southwestern and pediatric orthopedic surgeon in the Center of Excellence for Hip at Scottish Rite for Children. His research interests center on hip conditions from infants through young adults with special interest in developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Charter Rushing PT, ScD, is an international speaker with over 25 years of experience treating children with orthopedic and motor impairments. He also has over 15 years of teaching experience in entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy programs and continuing education. He has a passion for sharing his knowledge and facilitating knowledge transfer between participants who attend his courses.
Instructional Method: Lecture, handouts, demonstrations, and recorded question and answer session. Learning assessment and course evaluation follow the course.
“This was one of the best talks for immediate application in my practice, thanks to the generous sharing of home programs used to treat orthopedic conditions.” Stacy Vaughn, PT, CIMI, NTMTC
“Working in a level IV NICU, we see a lot of orthopedic conditions. I enjoyed the more in-depth explanation of these more common conditions. I also enjoyed the videos and now have some new treatment techniques to utilize with my patients.” – Ashley H, MOT, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC
