Full course description
October 9, 2026
In-Personor Online
6.5 CE Hours
Location
Creighton University
Mike and Josie Harper Center
Ahmanson Ballroom
602 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
or Online via Zoom
Registration Fee
$50
Description
A multidisciplinary review of basic concepts and cutting edge advances in orthopedics designed for all providers that care for patients with musculoskeletal issues.
Objectives:
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- Discuss the importance of nutrition related to orthopedic trauma.
- Explore advancements in cartilage restoration.
- Determine clinical and laboratory testing as it relates to knee arthroscopy and return to sport.
- Identify strategies to treat complications in arthroplasty procedures.
- Describe the connection with discharge planning in elective orthopedic surgeries and hospital utilization management.
- Review updates in scoliosis management and treatment options.
- Recognize spine health considerations related to exercise and sports performance.
- Compare the types of meniscus tears and repair strategies
- Explain thumb arthroplasty and therapy’s role in recovery.
- Differentiate between lateral elbow tendinopathy and common differential diagnoses.
- Examine Lisfranc injuries.
Designed For
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Fellows, Residents, Students, and Other Interested Health Care Professionals
Jointly Provided By
- CHI Health, A member of CommonSpirit
- Creighton University School of Medicine
- Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education
Schedule
Friday, October 9, 2026
All times listed are in Central Time (CT).
7:30 a.m.
Check-In and Light Breakfast Provided
7:55 a.m.
Welcome
Peter Adamson, MD
8:00 a.m.
Perioperative Nutrition in Orthopedic Trauma
Olivia Rice, MD
8:35 a.m.
Cartilage Restoration
Brian Conroy, MD
9:10 a.m.
Clinical and Laboratory Testing for Return to Sport Following Knee Arthroscopy
Marcus Palimenio, PT, DPT
9:45 a.m.
Break and Visit Exhibits
10:00 a.m.
When Things Go Wrong in Arthroplasty
John Green IV, MD
10:35 a.m.
Hospital Utilization Management and Discharge Planning in Elective Orthopedic Surgeries
Manish Tiwari, MD
11:10 a.m.
Scoliosis
Chase Woodward, MD, MPH
11:45 a.m.
Lunch Provided and Visit Exhibits
12:30 p.m.
Exercise and Sports Performance Medicine: Spine Health Considerations
Matthew West, MD
1:05 p.m.
Meniscus Tears in the Active Patient: Tear Types, Repair Strategies, and Decision Making
Peter Adamson, MD
1:40 p.m.
Thumb Arthroplasty
Dana Hess, MD
Joey Kankovsky, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, CEASI
2:15 p.m.
Break - Snack Provided
2:30 p.m.
Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: Assessment, Differential Diagnosis, and Evidence-Based Treatment
Ellie Entwistle, OTD
3:05 p.m.
Lisfranc Injuries
Nicholas Wischmeier, MD
3:40 p.m.
Closing Remarks & Raffle
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education and CHI Health. Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
How To Register
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Step 2
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Questions?
Office of Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Creighton University
402.280.1830
CMedEd@creighton.edu