Emergencies That Masquerade as Musculoskeletal Injuries

Description

Musculoskeletal pain is among the most common reasons patients seek care in both acute and outpatient settings. However, not all musculoskeletal presentations are what they seem. Conditions such as septic arthritis, compartment syndrome, aortic dissection, or cauda equina syndrome can initially mimic benign orthopedic injuries, delaying diagnosis and jeopardizing patient outcomes.

This webinar, Emergencies That Masquerade as Musculoskeletal Injuries, equips clinicians with the tools to recognize critical red flags, apply systematic screening methods, and identify when a seemingly routine complaint warrants urgent escalation. Through real-world cases and evidence-based discussion, participants will learn to analyze patterns of pain, correlate findings across systems, and construct safe triage and referral decisions.

Designed for physical therapists, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, emergency clinicians, and other healthcare providers, this course bridges the gap between musculoskeletal and emergent care, empowering practitioners to confidently protect patients from the emergencies hiding in plain sight.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Determine key red-flag symptoms that distinguish musculoskeletal injuries from emergent medical conditions
• Analyze case presentations to identify when common MSK complaints may represent systemic or life-threatening pathology
• Integrate differential diagnosis principles to prioritize emergent versus nonemergent causes of musculoskeletal pain
• Correlate pathophysiologic mechanisms with clinical presentations to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

7:00pm–7:20pm

Recognizing the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: When “MSK Pain” Isn’t MSK

7:20pm–7:35pm

Hidden Emergencies: Life-Threatening Diagnoses Masquerading as MSK

7:35pm–7:45pm

From Awareness to Action: Integrating Screening and Referral in Practice

7:45pm–7:50pm

Break

7:50pm–8:20pm

Q&A Session

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