Perioperative Series: Common Orthopedic Procedures

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology

Musculoskeletal System

Principles of Bone Healing

Joints

Upper Extremity

Lower Extremity

Orthopedic Fractures

Joint Dislocation

Orthopedic Conditions

Review

Section 3: Intraoperative Considerations

Indications for Orthopedic Surgery

Complications of Orthopedic Surgery

Surgical Technologist Considerations

Nursing Considerations

Review

Section 4: Orthopedic Interventions and Surgeries

Fracture and Dislocation Treatment

Arthroplasty

Arthroscopy

Open Hand Procedures

Podiatry Procedures

Review

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

 

Brandy is an accomplished nursing professional with expertise in the perioperative setting. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Capella University. She has developed skills to become versatile in both the circulator and scrub roles for a variety of surgical specialties. She fulfilled numerous nursing leadership responsibilities as the Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor. As an educator, she was an active member of several committees tasked with creating a safe and efficient environment that promotes optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, she has experience as an inpatient surgical nurse in roles including charge nurse, admission/discharge facilitator, 24-hour short-stay operations, and preceptor. Disclosure: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Rhiannon Winsor is a subject matter expert in the field of surgical technology and higher education. She has an associate degree in Surgical Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), and a doctorate in Education with an emphasis in teaching and learning in higher education. She is a certified surgical technologist (CST) and a certified registered sterile processing technician (CRCST). She has 24 years of experience in the field of surgical technology, in which 12 of those years have been spent teaching in and managing surgical technology programs. She has working knowledge in the areas of orthopedics, general, obstetrics, gynecology, plastics, podiatry, sports medicine, neurology, genitourinary, peripheral vascular, ENT, maxillofacial and laparoscopic surgery. Disclosure: Rhiannon Winsor, Ed.D, MBA, CST, CRCST has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Rebecca is a certified operating room nurse who has been scrubbing and circulating for more than 20 years. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, in 2000, with a bachelor's degree in nursing. After completing a surgical residency program, her passion for the operating room was set. Sharing her love for perioperative nursing has led her to write in her spare time. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, two children, and miniature golden doodle.
 

Disclosure: Rebecca Burch, BSN, RN, CNOR has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.