Table 1.

Goals and objectives for the sports medicine rotation

Identify anatomy, mechanism of injury, presentations, complications, and management and prognosis of common musculoskeletal injuries.

Demonstrate ability to correctly perform a history and physical examination in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, with an emphasis on the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip, knee, ankle/foot, neck, and back.

Develop an appropriate differential diagnosis for musculoskeletal disorders. Interpret radiographs correctly in patients with orthopedic injuries.

Define standard orthopedic nomenclature.

Demonstrate ability to apply orthopedic devices, including compressive dressings, splints, and immobilizers.

Demonstrate skill in performance of the following procedures: fracture/dislocation immobilization, and reduction, arthrocentesis.

Outline appropriate aftercare and rehabilitation of sports medicine and orthopedic injuries, including concussions.

Recognize, assess, and manage the rare but life-threatening sports and orthopedic injuries.