Infection
Pain
Alignment
Soft tissue Injuries
Explore the intricacies of the Paediatric Knee in this informative teaching session. Ideal for medical professionals, this session provides valuable insights into common knee conditions, injuries, and their treatments in children and adolescents. A must-attend for paediatricians, orthopaedic surgeons, and physiotherapists who desire to enhance their understanding and management of paediatric knee issues. Join us and elevate your professional knowledge and skills.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to accurately describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the paediatric knee, including differences between paediatric and adult knee structures.
Participants will be able to identify the common pathologies and conditions that can affect the paediatric knee, understanding their causes, symptoms and potential complications.
Attendees will gain proficiency in performing a basic clinical examination of the paediatric knee, recognizing normal findings vs. signs of disease or injury.
Participants will be able to discuss the diagnostic approaches and imaging modalities used for injured or diseased paediatric knees, including the interpretation of the results.
Delegates will gain knowledge about the different treatment options for common paediatric knee problems, understanding when to refer to orthopedic specialists and how to provide post-treatment care and rehabilitation.