Topic: Orthopedics 316: Plica Syndrome
Course Description: Many patients sit for prolonged hours at a desk, on a plane, or in a car and when they rise, they often feel a “popping” sensation or give-way in their knee. This presentation will cover the many aspects of plica syndrome as well as factors leading up to the diagnosis and conservative measures including chiropractic intervention used in the management of this confounding presentation.
Course Outline:
· History
· Examination
· Documentation pearls
· Chiropractic treatment
· Physical therapy
· Nutritional management
· Imaging
· Diagnostic tests
· Co-treatment options
Learning Objectives:
· Integrate clinical pearls into your evaluation skill set
· Develop new conservative treatment approaches in the management of Plica Syndrome patients
· Apply documentation and coding pearls to clinical practice
· Determine patient selection for appropriate collaborative treatment options.
Dr. Michael W. Hall is a 1990 graduate with honors from Parker College of Chiropractic. He began clinical practice immediately after graduation while also entering post-graduate programs in clinical neurology and orthopedics. He received his diplomate in clinical neurology from the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology in 1993. He was later awarded a fellow in clinical neurology by the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology. For the past three decades Dr. Hall has entertained and educated thousands with enthusiastic passion for chiropractic and clinical neurology. It is his vision that all peoples may experience the healing art of chiropractic. He has published research, served on scientific and advisory panels, and lectured around the world. His program, “Functional Neurology for the Practicing Chiropractor” is renowned throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. He speaks for the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association as well as many state, national and international associations. You can find out more about Dr. Hall and where he is next by visiting his website – BrainDC.org