Curriculum
- 25 Sections
- 129 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Osteoporosis7
- Rickets & Osteomalacia1
- Osteoarthritis8
- Chronic Pain6
- Back Pain6
- Sciatica6
- Spondylarthritis5
- Rheumatoid Arthritis4
- Dmard’s5
- Non-specific Neck Pain4
- Specific Neck Pain4
- Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome6
- Leg Cramps6
- Baker’s Cyst6
- Pre-patellar Bursitis6
- Bunions6
- Plantar Fasciitis5
- Achilles Tendinopathy6
- Dupuytren Contractures6
- Olecranon Bursitis6
- Tennis Elbow6
- Shoulder Pain5
- Knee Pain5
- Vasculitis4
Treatment Plan & Prognosis
Treatment Plan
Conservative:
• Simple analgesia if symptomatic
• Reassurance if asymptomatic
Referral indicated:
• Troublesome symptoms not resolving in primary care
• Unclear diagnosis
Emergency assessment:
• If ruptured: same-day assessment to rule out DVT
• Consider admission if DVT is suspected
Prognosis
Complications:
• Rupture
• DVT
• Haemorrhage
• Infection
• Chronic pain