Joint Arthroplasty for Today?s Clinician: Greater Knowledge, Greater Evidence, Greater Outcomes

• •Identify common conditions and diagnosis leading to shoulder, hip, and knee arthroplasty


• •List the short- and long-term benefits from undergoing joint replacement and the risks identified from delaying surgery


• •Discuss current components, surgical procedures, and functional treatment strategies for total shoulder, hip, and knee arthroplasty based on current evidence, research, and national protocols


• •Develop documentation strategies and language based on information provided in this course to justify therapy services to all provides with total joint client

Evidence–Based Interventions Beyond the Typical Protocol Total joint arthroplasty is the most common surgical procedure performed in the U.S. However, as surgical advances and prosthetic implants improve annually, the therapeutic process and protocols used with this population have remained stagnant. In addition, the recent push to reduce length of stay and therapy visits while increasing functional outcomes and activity levels makes the clinician?s job even more critical. With total joint procedures doubling the past decade and trending upward, today?s clinician must possess a stronger understanding of the techniques used by surgeons, the prosthetics commonly (and uncommonly) used, and evidence–based treatment strategies determined not just by their referring surgeon but by current research.

This course particularly discusses the latest surgical and minimally invasive techniques used and the benefits and risks associated with these techniques. Taking over 1,000 nationally established joint protocols, presenter Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, summarizes the most effective and functionally relevant treatment strategies and protocols. Demonstrations and labs will occur to ensure application of material and immediate carry– over to the clinical setting. Mr. Brown will also discuss documentation techniques and examples to strongly justify the need for skilled services with this population in hospital, in– patient, acute, home health, and outpatient settings.