Agenda CME Registration Location Exhibitors
Agenda
Meet our speakers and planning committee
Friday, September 5, 2025
7:30am | Registration, Breakfast, Vendors
8:00am | Welcome
8:10am – 8:30am | Keynote
Our keynote address will set the stage for the conference, highlighting the importance of providing value-based care for musculoskeletal conditions, focusing educating primary care providers to make informed decisions about diagnosis and referrals.
- Value Based Care in Musculoskeletal Conditions – Brian Cunningham, MD
8:30am – 9:30am | Session 1 | Diagnostic Approaches and Initial Management
In our first session of the day, we will cover diagnostic strategies for common musculoskeletal concerns, including when to use imaging, how to manage bone stress injuries, and guidelines for referring patients with back pain.
- When to Order an X-ray, When to Reassure, When to Refer – Albert Arslan, MD
- The Spectrum of Bone Stress Injuries – Kristin Popp, PhD
- Back Pain – Red Flags and When/Where to Refer – Scott Mitchell, MD
9:30am – 10:30am | Session 2 | Joint Complaints: What’s the Work Up?
Attendees will learn about the evaluation and management options for shoulder, knee, and hip pain, including how long to try conservative treatments before referring to orthopedics.
- Shoulder Pain – Thomas Walsh, V, MD
- Knee Pain – Madison Kreckler, PA-C
- Hip Pain – Steven Williamson, PA-C
10:45am – 11:50am | Sessions 3 & 4 | Breakout Sessions – Imaging / Physical Exam
We will be concurrently running four breakout sessions: two on imaging and two on physical exam. Attendees will choose two of the four to attend. The imaging breakouts are didactic and will focus on what to order and when, while the physical exam breakouts will be hands-on practice. Note: Virtual attendees will only be able to participate in the two didactic imaging sessions.
- Imaging Upper Extremity: What to Order and When – Bret Yonke, MD
- Imaging Lower Extremity: What to Order and When – Sebastian Cherian, MD
- Physical Exam: Knee (in person attendees only) – Chad Griffith, MD
- Physical Exam: Shoulder (in person attendees only) – Alicia Harrison, MD
11:50am – 12:30pm | Lunch
Join us for lunch where you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees, meet the speakers, and connect with vendors showcasing the latest innovations in the field. This is a great chance to build valuable relationships and explore new products and services.
12:30pm – 1:45pm | Session 5 | Management of Common Conditions
This session will address the management of apophysitis, tendinopathies, anterior knee pain, cervical spine versus peripheral nerve compression, and common lumps and bumps in the hand and wrist.
- Apophysitis and Tendinopathies – Caroline Hu, MD
- Anterior Knee Pain – Alex Pierce, PA-C
- Cervical Radiculopathy or Peripheral Nerve Compression? – Kevin Mullaney, MD
- Lumps and Bumps in the Hand, Wrist and Fingers – David Wells, CNP
1:45pm – 2:30pm | Session 6 | Enhancing Quality of Life: Osteoarthritis and Bone Health
The focus for this session will be on best practices for managing osteoarthritis and promoting bone health across different age groups, including the role of physical therapy and conservative management.
- Current Best Practice for Medical Management of Osteoarthritis – Matthew Quanrud, PT
- Bone Health and Osteoporosis – Andew Cozadd, PA-C
2:45pm – 3:50pm | Sessions 7 & 8 | Breakout Sessions – Injections / When Joint Pain is Not Just Joint Pain
We will be concurrently running four breakout sessions: two on performing injections and two on when joint pain is not just joint pain. Attendees will choose two of the four to attend. The injection breakouts will be hands-on with practice while the joint pain sessions will be didactic in nature. Note: Virtual attendees will only be able to participate in the two didactic joint pain sessions.
- Injections: Shoulder (in person attendees only) – Gregory Hildebrand, MD
- Injections: Knee (in person attendees only) – John Shultz, PA-C
- Joint Pain: Unique Considerations for Children – Laura Nilan, DO
- Joint Pain: Adult – Is it an Inflammatory Arthropathy? – Gabrielle Thottam, MD
3:55pm – 4:35pm | Wrap up
The conference will conclude with a recap of value-based care principles and Paul Johnson, MD will review the X-ray Unknowns from throughout the day, summarizing key takeaways and emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate referrals.
Q&A Sessions
You will have the opportunity to participate in live Q&A with our experts following each session. This is a great opportunity to interact with them and exchange perspectives. Presentation slides are provided in advance so come ready with your questions!
Objectives
Following this event, attendees will be able to
- Identify evaluation and management strategies for common musculoskeletal conditions.
- Explain the diagnostic steps, management options, and appropriate timing for conservative management versus referral to orthopedics.
- Apply strategies to competently review imaging, complete a physical exam including identification of anatomical landmarks, and perform injections.
- Apply value-based care strategies by delivering proactive, coordinated, and patient-centered primary care that improves outcomes and reduces unnecessary costs.
