CME expires January 31, 2028

Improve patient care and advance your clinical skills in orthopaedics.

The Sports Medicine Care Series provides a detailed and thorough guide for physician assistants and allied health professionals specializing in orthopaedic care. The Sports Medicine Care Series reviews the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common sports injuries, focusing on clinical assessment, evidence-based treatment options, and advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment strategies. You will gain insight into the principles of musculoskeletal evaluation, injury prevention, and rehabilitation while learning how to manage conditions that require urgent attention to prevent long-term functional impairment. Enhance your knowledge of sports-related anatomy, diagnostic modalities, treatment options, and return-to-play protocols, ensuring optimal outcomes for your patients.

Immerse yourself in expert-led modules and technique videos from Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, ed 6, each of which was carefully selected to enhance your knowledge of sports medicine anatomy, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options. Complement your learning with targeted readings from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), access to the latest research via links to PubMed, and select AAOS videos.

This series offers a focused, comprehensive guide on the management of sports medicine conditions, from common injuries to complex pathology. It is the perfect tool for healthcare professionals looking to improve patient care and advance their clinical skills in orthopaedics. Join us to deepen your knowledge and stay at the forefront of the management of sports medicine conditions.

Editor    
Edward Walker Gallego, MD, FAAOS 

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the anatomy and functional roles of musculoskeletal structures relevant to sports injuries, including bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
• Evaluate and diagnose common sports-related injuries via a thorough patient history, physical examination, and imaging studies.
• Explain the principles of a preparticipation examination and its role in identifying risk factors and ensuring athlete safety.
• Formulate evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic sports injuries, considering surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
• Apply best practices for injury prevention and rehabilitation, including bracing, taping, and return-to-play protocols.
• Integrate nutrition, hydration, and environmental considerations into athlete treatment to optimize performance and prevent injury.
• Manage emergency conditions in sports medicine, such as concussions, heat-related illnesses, and sickle cell crises, using established guidelines.
• Assess and implement return-to-play criteria that balance recovery and risk of reinjury for athletes across various sports.

Earn up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.