EDGE24: Introduction to Upper Limb Orthopaedic Trauma
Upper Limb Orthopaedic Trauma
EDGE 24 Emergency Medicine
Please note there is a new version of this module.
Your EDGE24 modules will count toward your EDGE26 certificate !
There is no requirement to complete any of the EDGE modules a second time. For EDGE24 modules you are not yet enrolled in, you are directed to enrol in the equivalent EDGE26 module and continue your path through the EDGE course. At the completion of all 24 modules you will be able to request an EDGE26 Course Certificate (36 CPD Hours).
EDGE24 Module 21 : Upper Limb Orthopaedic Injury
Latest Course Update: January 2024
Acute Orthopaedic injury is a common emergency presentation. It occurs across all age groups with injuries ranging from minor through to limb or even life threatening.
In this module, we begin our exploration of this topic by examining the clinical and radiological assessment of the patient presenting as a consequence of an orthopaedic injury and then focus our attention of the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of a number of common and serious upper limb fractures..
Accreditation
A "Course Certificate" for 36 CPD hours can be requested upon completion of all 24 modules. The course is CPD accredited for the 2023-2025 triennium with ACRRM (Course Code : 28766) and RACGP (Course Code : 403496: 24.5 Educational Activity and 11.5 Reviewing Performance Hours).