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Orthopaedic Extremities
The Orthopaedic Extremities Program is a specialized course focusing on repairs and reconstruction of the foot and ankle complex, the hand and wrist complex, the elbow, and shoulder joints. Extremity reps usually have a larger target market of prospective surgeon customers, manage a large volume of cases, and have more variety in the kinds of cases covered. As an extremities rep, you will likely be working with surgeons in both hospitals and surgery centers.
As an MSC student, you will learn about upper extremity cases including wrist fractures, internal and external fixation devices, bioresorbable fixation, and surgical releases for contraction deformities and carpal tunnel syndrome. You will learn about fractures to the forearm, elbow, humerus, and glenohumeral joint, and we also address fracture fixation of the shoulder.
For lower extremity cases, we review fracture, fusion, and wound complications of the foot, including Hallux Valgus, fracture dislocations of the Lis Franc complex, internal and external fixation of the ankle, as well as ankle replacement procedures.
There is significant crossover between the extremities, sports medicine, and trauma markets and, because of the complexity and variety of cases covered, you may have a more consultative role with your surgeon customer.
Offered in the following formats:
- 10 Week – 6 Weeks Online/4 Weeks On- Campus (Includes Advance Biologics Course)
- 8 Week – 4 Weeks Online/4 Weeks On-Campus (Does NOT include Advanced Biologics Course)
- 6 Weeks – 6 Weeks On-Campus (Includes Advance Biologics Course)
Treatment of Ankle Fracture
Student Role Play
Distal Radius Fracture
Orthopaedic Extremities Program – Course Content
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| Lessons | Hours | Lessons | Hours |
| Basic Bone Biology | 10 | Hospital / Facility Profiling | 4 |
| Biologic Products | 10 | Product Building Exercise | 10 |
| Intro to Biologic Procedures | 20 | Value Statement Exercises | 4 |
| Orthopaedic Extremities Surgical Instrumentation | 3 | Relationship Building Exercises | 10 |
| Orthopaedic Extremities Medical Terminology and Anatomy | 20 | Validation Selling | 4 |
| Orthopaedic Extremities Surgical Procedure Profiling | 40 | Keyword Selling | 4 |
| Orthopaedic Extremities Surgical Indications | 40 | Resume Writing | 5 |
| Orthopaedic Extremities Surgical Anatomy | 40 | Networking | 4 |
| Orthopaedic Extremities Surgical Product Profiling | 40 | Interview Skills | 6 |
| Saw Bones Lab Skills | 5 | Operating Room Protocol & Etiquette | 5 |
| Cadaver Lab | 5 | Business Planning | 2 |
| Surgical Observation | 8 | Territory Planning | 2 |
| Advanced Structured Selling – DPS | 10 | Diagnostic Imaging | 8 |
| Surgeon Targeting | 3 | Industry Guidelines | 4 |
| Surgeon Profiling | 10 | Course Review / Final Exam | 4 |
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Foot & Ankle Procedures
- Absorbable Antibiotic Bead Treatment for Osteomyelitis
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fusion, Transfibular
- Ankle Replacement
- Arthroscopic Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Resurfacing for the Great Toe
- Bunion Correction with Scarf and Akin Osteotomy
- Bunionectomy With Distal Head Osteotomy
- Bunionectomy With Wedge Osteotomy
- Bunionette Deformity Correction (Distal Fifth Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Bunionette Deformity Correction (Fifth Metatarsal Partial Head Resection)
- Calcaneal Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
- Calcaneal Tongue-Type Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
- Debridement of the Achilles Tendon
- Diagnostic Ankle Arthroscopy
- Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release
- First Metatarsal-phalangeal (MTP) Total Joint Replacement
- First Metatarsal-phalangeal Joint (MTP) Arthrodesis
- Fixation for LisFranc Injury
- Hammertoe Correction (PIP Joint Arthroplasty)
- Jones Fracture Fixation (Intramedullary Screw)
- Jones Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
- Lapidus Procedure for Bunion Correction
- Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
- Lateral Column Lengthening (Evans Osteotomy) for Adult Acquired Flatfoot
- Mallet Toe Correction (DIP Joint Arthroplasty)
- Medial Calcaneal Sliding Osteotomy
- Metatarsal Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
- Midfoot Fusion
- Plantar Fascia Release (Open Technique)
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Treatment for Peroneal Tendonitis
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
- Subtalar Fusion
- Subtalar Implant for Adult Acquired Flatfoot
- Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Talar Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
- Tendon Transfer for Hammertoe (FDL tendon transfer)
- Fixation for Ankle Syndesmosis
- Total Ankle Joint Replacement
- Triple Arthrodesis
- Weil Osteotomy for Claw Toe
- Fixation for Ankle Syndesmosis
Foot & Ankle Conditions
- Accessory Navicular
- Achilles Tendon Injuries
- Adult Acquired Flatfoot
- Bunionette Deformity (Tailor’s Bunion)
- Bunions
- Fracture of the Heel Bone (Calcaneus)
- Fracture of the Talus
- Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe)
- Hammertoe
- Jones Fractures
- LisFranc (Midfoot) Fracture-Dislocation
- Navicular Stress Fracture
- Osteochondral Injuries of the Talus
- Osteomyelitis
- Peroneal Tendon Tears
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Pilon Fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
- Sesamoiditis
- Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
- Tibial Fractures
Elbow Procedures
- Arthroscopic Debridement of the Elbow
- Aspiration of the Olecranon Bursa
- Cubital Tunnel Release at the Elbow
- Medial Epicondylectomy
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)
- Radial Tunnel Release at the Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow
Elbow Conditions
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Bursitis
- Growth Plate Injuries of the Elbow
- Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow
- Inflammation of the Biceps Tendon at the Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Medial Apophysitis
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golf Elbow)
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome (Entrapment of the Radial Nerve)
- Triceps Tendonitis
Hand Procedures
- Artificial Joint Replacement of the Finger
- Basal Joint Surgery
- Biologics Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Digital Nerve Repair
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair with Volar Plate
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
- Finger Fracture Fixation
- Finger Joint Fusion (DIP Joint)
- Limited Palmar Fasciectomy for Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Scaphoid Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Tendon Repair
- Trigger Digit Release
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Wrist Fusion (Total Wrist Arthrodesis)
Hand Conditions
- Basal Joint Osteoarthritis
- Boutonniere Deformity
- Boxer’s Fracture
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Colles Fractures
- Distal Radius Fracture (Broken Wrist)
- Finger Dislocation
- Flexor Tendon Injuries
- Fractures of the Finger
- Fractures of the Hand (Metacarpal Fractures)
- Mallet Finger
- Osteoarthritis of the Hand
- Polydactyly of the Hand
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Hand (Arthritis Foundation Approved)
- Scaphoid Fractures
- Swan Neck Deformity
- Syndactyly of the Hand
- Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Tears
- Volar Plate Injuries
Shoulder Procedures
- Arthroscopic Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation Repair
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Biceps Tenodesis
- Distal Clavicle Excision (Resection)
- HemiCap® Resurfacing
- Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair
- ORIF Surgery for Proximal Humerus Fracture
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Repair (Mini-Open, Supraspinatus Tendon-to-Bone Insertion)
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Shoulder Resurfacing
- SLAP Repair
- Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Conditions
- Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis
- Anatomy of the Shoulder
- Biceps Tendinitis
- Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle)
- Fracture of the Shoulder Socket (Glenoid)
- Fractures of the Greater Tuberosity
- Fractures of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
- Glenoid Labrum Tears
- Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability)
- Proximal Humerus Fracture (Broken Shoulder)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Dislocations
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Separation
- SLAP Tear (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Tear)
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Suprascapular Neuropathy
- Suprascapular Neuropathy