Neck & Shoulder Pain

Hour 1

1. Neck Pain: Introduction
2. Anatomy of the Neck
3. Non-Specific Neck Pain
4. Acute Torticollis (Wry Neck)
5. Neck Sprain/Strain (Whiplash)
6. Cervical Disc Disease
7. Cervical Spondylosis

Hour 2

1. Cervical Spinal Stenosis
2. Cervical Radiculopathy
3. Sports-Related Injuries and Neck Pain
4. Diagnosis of Neck Pain or Injury
5. Surgical Treatment for Neck pain
6. Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint
7. Shoulder Pain

Hour 3

1.  Shoulder Tendonitis/Bursitis
2. Arthritis of the Shoulder
3. Shoulder Replacement Surgery (Shoulder Arthroplasty)
4. Frozen Shoulder (Advensive Capsulitis)
5. Rotator Cuff Disease
6. Rotator Cuff Tear
7. Conclusion

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the anatomy and function of the neck and shoulder joint.
2. Identify the different neck and shoulder disorders.
3. Discuss the differences in presentation of signs and symptoms among the different neck and shoulder disorders.
4. Describe the role of imaging in the diagnosis of neck and shoulder disorders.
5. List surgical and non-surgical treatment options for these disorders.
6. Discuss recent advances in joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) and artificial disc replacement.