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Orthopedic Diagnostic Tests
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A variety of tests can be used to diagnose and screen for orthopedic conditions. Some diagnostic tests help determine the location and severity of the condition, while others may help rule out other possible causes of the symptoms.
There are continuous updates on when to order and not order specific tests. In 2024, the American College of Radiology (ACR) updated their “Appropriateness Criteria” for several diagnostic tests and procedures. In this presentation, the changes to the guidelines as well as the established practices will be presented on assessment and imaging of the following musculoskeletal parts: cervical, thoracic and lumbar-spine; elbow, hand, wrist, hip, ankle and soft tissue conditions. Topics will include when to order the following tests: x-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, bone density, myelogram, bone scan and fluoroscopy
With a definitive diagnosis, the clinician can develop an individualized treatment plan to address the specific orthopedic condition and get the patient to their optimal level of functioning.
Paul Langlois, APN, PhD, CCRN, CCNS
Paul Langlois, APN, PhD, CCRN, CCNS, is a critical care clinical specialist in the surgical, medical, neurologic, burn, CCU, and trauma ICUs of Cook County Hospital, Chicago. Drawing on over 40 years of experience assessing and managing patients with life-threatening diseases, Dr. Langlois provides advanced-level training to nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and physicians.
Dr. Langlois is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients through advanced education. His presentations are evidence-based, timely, and provide participants with numerous case studies to facilitate critical thinking. As a bedside clinical nurse specialist, he has developed several institution-wide protocols for the multidisciplinary assessment and management of infectious disease and multi-system organ failure patients.
His presentations are enthusiastically delivered and offer highly practical tips that help make the most challenging concepts easy to understand. Linking knowledge to clinical practice is the goal of every educational program.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Paul Langlois has employment relationships with Cook County Hospital and Emergency Care Consultants. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from 小蝌蚪视频. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Paul Langlois is a member of the American Nurses Association and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.