Oakstone Orthopedics for the Non-Specialist 2026

Orthopedics for Non-Orthopedists 2026

Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Medicine for Primary Care, Family Medicine & Emergency Physicians | Video Course

Orthopedics for Non-Orthopedists 2026 is a comprehensive, evidence-based educational program designed for frontline clinicians who evaluate and manage musculoskeletal disorders in everyday clinical practice. Developed for primary care physicians, internists, family physicians, emergency physicians, PM&R specialists, physician assistants, and advanced practice providers, this course provides practical guidance on diagnosing, treating, and referring common orthopedic conditions with confidence.

From back pain, fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, shoulder pain, knee disorders, hip pathology, spine disorders, musculoskeletal ultrasound, fracture management, rehabilitation, and orthopedic imaging, this program delivers clinically relevant education that can be immediately applied in outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, emergency departments, and hospital settings.

Through expert-led lectures and case-based discussions, participants will strengthen their orthopedic examination skills, improve imaging interpretation, understand evidence-based conservative management, recognize red flags requiring referral, and optimize patient outcomes.

Course Package Includes

• Videos
• PDF Handouts

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physicians
• Sports Medicine Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Urgent Care Physicians
• Residents and Fellows

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal examinations.
• Differentiate common orthopedic conditions based on history and physical examination.
• Recognize orthopedic emergencies and clinical red flags.
• Select and interpret appropriate musculoskeletal imaging studies.
• Manage fractures, soft tissue injuries, arthritis, and sports injuries using evidence-based approaches.
• Understand indications for conservative treatment versus surgical referral.
• Apply rehabilitation principles, bracing strategies, and pain management techniques.
• Integrate musculoskeletal care into routine primary care practice.

Course Topics

Topic Speaker

Evaluating the MSK System – Defining Structures and Terminology: The Language of Orthopedics Jeanne M. Doperak, DO

Hand, Wrist and Elbow Examination Daiva Mitchell, MD

Shoulder Examination Colleen McFarland, MD

Hip Examination Daniel R. Lueders, MD

Comprehensive Spine Examination Aaron Li, MD

Knee Examination Adam Cook, DO

Foot and Ankle Examination Vatsal Gandhi, DO

Common Foot Pathology and Treatment Jeffrey R. Bytomski, DO

Common Ankle Pathology and Treatment Mark Rogers, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP, FAOASM

Knee Injuries – Overuse and Acute Brian D. Cruickshank, MD

Surgery vs Conservative Care for Patellar Instability Elizabeth P. Herrman, DO & Jonathan D. Hughes, MD

Surgery vs Conservative Care for Meniscal Tears Douglas Comeau, DO & Robert J. Nascimento, MD

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and Hip Labral Tears Craig S. Mauro, MD

Surgery vs Conservative Care for Hip Labral Tears Craig S. Mauro, MD & Aaron V. Mares, MD

Common Hip Disorders Mark Sakr, DO

Athletic Pubalgia and Core Muscle Injuries Douglas A. Reeves Jr., MD

Hand and Wrist Pathology and Treatment John M. MacKnight, MD

Elbow Pathology and Treatment Frederick E. Soliman, DO

Common Shoulder Disorders – Diagnosis and Treatment Delmas Bolin, MD, PhD

Surgery vs Conservative Care for Shoulder Instability Bryson P. Lesniak, MD & Jeanne M. Doperak, DO

Rotator Cuff Tears – Surgical vs Non-Surgical Management Stephen J. Rabuck, MD & Jeanne M. Doperak, DO

Clavicle, Rib and Upper Thorax Disorders Molly B. Gruber, DO

Lumbar Spine Disorders Hamza Raja, MD

Cervical Spine Disorders Matthew David Maxwell, MD

Stress Fractures Kelley A. Anderson, DO

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Anne Marie Zeller, DO

Arthritis and the Aging Athlete Jeanne M. Doperak, DO

Sideline Emergencies Jeffrey Feden, MD

Muscle Injuries Christopher Bullers, MD

Nerve Entrapment Syndromes Ryan P. Nussbaum, MD

Orthobiologics – Current and Future Applications Everett Wilson, DO

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound – Clinical Applications Sean P. Carnahan, DO

Musculoskeletal Imaging – What to Order and When Ryan D. Schreiter, DO

Common Bone Tumors Timothy W. Dancy, MD

Common Orthopedic Injections Jeffrey D. Fleming, DO

Growth Plate Injuries and Pediatric Orthopedic Problems Jennifer Daily, MD

Fracture Diagnosis and Management – Lower Extremities Margaret E. Gibson, MD

Fracture Diagnosis and Management – Upper Extremities Mark R. Wisthoff, DO

Principles of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Richard Joreitz, PT, DPT

Gait Analysis Sarah Ostop, PT, DPT

Bracing Solutions Ryan Wilson, DO

Mental Health Impact of Chronic Pain and Injury Alexandra Salerno, LPC

Nutrition and Musculoskeletal Healing Kayla Martin, MS, RD

Why Choose This Course?

Musculoskeletal disorders account for millions of outpatient visits every year, making orthopedic knowledge essential for frontline clinicians. Orthopedics for Non-Orthopedists 2026 provides a practical, evidence-based approach to evaluating and managing common orthopedic conditions encountered in primary care, family medicine, emergency medicine, sports medicine, and rehabilitation settings.

With expert instruction covering examination techniques, imaging interpretation, fracture management, arthritis, spine disorders, sports injuries, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal ultrasound, orthobiologics, and orthopedic referral strategies, this course equips clinicians with the confidence to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care.