{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-geriatric-medicine-for-primary-care-geri-nephro-ortho-mar-13-15-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Geriatric Medicine for Primary Care Geri Nephro Ortho Mar 13-15, 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude:  videos + file sub vtt, size:  GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget Audience: primary care physicians, orthopedic physicians, geriatrics, nephrologists\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample video: contact me for sample video\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInformation:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Learning Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluate and manage common musculoskeletal problems and pain in the elderly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe risks and benefits of traditional pharmacologic agents for treating arthritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss interpretation of bone scans and identify risk assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssess and manage gait disorders to prevent falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiagnose and treat shoulder injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiagnose and treat wrist, hand, and finger injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the anatomy and function of the knee joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognize chronic injuries and pain syndromes to the foot and ankle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList steps to diagnose and treat bone disease and its cardiovascular consequences in CKD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify causes of hematuria and proteinuria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify over-the-counter preparations with the potential to cause nephrotoxicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Target Audience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis program is specifically targeted to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice-based primary care providers and other health professionals seeking updates in primary care medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Musculoskeletal Problems in the Elderly (Geriatrics): Discuss strategies to minimize musculoskeletal problems in the elderly patient population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shoulder: Anatomy, Common Injuries, and Exam Techniques (Orthopedics): Rotator cuff syndrome; impingement, frozen shoulder; subacromail bursitis; bicipital tendonitis; A-C joint disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrist, Hand, and Fingers (Orthopedics): Carpal tunnel, CMC arthritis thumb, ganglion cyst, trigger finger, de Quervains disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knee: Anatomy, Common Injuries, and Exam Techniques (Orthopedics): ACL, meniscus, MRI; common sports injuries; osteoarthritis and hyaluronan; bursitis: prepatellar, pesanserine; baker’s cyst; joint injection\/X-ray interpretation; pediatrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnkle and Foot (Orthopedics): This presentation will address a series of common acute and chronic injuries and pain syndromes to the foot and ankle as they would present in the primary care setting. The focus will be on developing a working differential diagnosis based on the historical mechanism of injury and exam findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeriatric Gait Disorders \u0026amp; Falls (Geriatrics): Diagnosing problems associated with gait abnormalities; considering causes and prevention of falls; exercise training, aerobics, balance training, resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKidney, Heart, and Bone: A Challenging Trifecta in CKD (Nephrology): Cardiovascular calcifications are highly prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease and contribute to morbidity and mortality. This case-based lecture introduces the complex pathophysiologic changes occurring in the bony tissue and their contribution to vascular calcifications. Early recognition of this disorder and management of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone imbalances are key components of CKD care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProteinuria, Hematuria, and Diabetic Kidney Disease (Nephrology): Proteinuria, and hematuria are two of the most common abnormalities in routine urinalysis that require further evaluation. There is a broad spectrum of diseases that can give rise to blood and protein in the urine ranging from benign to rapidly progressive kidney failure. This case-based presentation discusses the detection, diagnosis and general management principles of these findings. It also focuses on updates in diabetic kidney disease and when to refer to a specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePain Management and Kidney Disease: From Prescription to Over-the-Counter (Nephrology): Pain management in patients with kidney diseases presents unique challenges for the prescribing provider. The clinical situation can be complicated by the use of over-the-counter and herbal preparations. This case-based presentation discusses principles of pain management and several preparations and compounds that have been identified to possess significant nephrotoxic properties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicalcoursespro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405754290372,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/7644\/4100\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Geriatric-Medicine-for-Primary-Care-Geri-Nephro-Ortho-Mar-13-15-2026.jpg?v=1784215723","url":"https:\/\/medicalcoursespro.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-geriatric-medicine-for-primary-care-geri-nephro-ortho-mar-13-15-2026","provider":"Medicalcoursespro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}