MER Primary Care Conferences – Office Orthopedics for Primary Care 2026 (Videos)

Practical Office Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Joint Injections, X-Ray Interpretation & Primary Care Sports Medicine

Enhance your musculoskeletal diagnostic and procedural skills with MER Primary Care Conferences – Office Orthopedics for Primary Care 2026, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program designed specifically for primary care clinicians managing common orthopedic conditions in the outpatient setting.

Organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), this conference was held May 22–24, 2026, at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Walt Disney World®, Florida. The course delivers practical, evidence-based education focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of common office orthopedic conditions, emphasizing shoulder and knee disorders, musculoskeletal examination, orthopedic imaging, joint aspiration, injection techniques, and evidence-based conservative management.

Through expert-led lectures and clinically oriented discussions, participants gain practical knowledge that can be immediately incorporated into everyday primary care practice.

Product Details

• Course: MER Primary Care Conferences – Office Orthopedics for Primary Care 2026
• Organizer: Medical Education Resources (MER)
• Conference Dates: May 22–24, 2026
• Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Intermediate
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Clinical Updates, Case-Based Discussions

Course Overview

Musculoskeletal complaints are among the most common reasons patients seek care in primary care practices. Clinicians are expected to accurately diagnose orthopedic disorders, interpret imaging appropriately, perform office procedures safely, and recognize when referral to orthopedic specialists is indicated.

Office Orthopedics for Primary Care 2026 provides a practical review of the orthopedic conditions most frequently encountered in ambulatory practice. Faculty emphasize systematic physical examination, evidence-based diagnosis, interpretation of shoulder and knee radiographs, appropriate use of joint aspiration and injections, and conservative management strategies for common musculoskeletal disorders.

The curriculum focuses on practical skills that improve patient outcomes while helping clinicians confidently manage orthopedic conditions within the primary care setting.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose common orthopedic disorders encountered in primary care.
• Understand the anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder and knee.
• Interpret common orthopedic X-rays and recognize important imaging pitfalls.
• Perform joint aspiration and injection procedures appropriately.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans for common musculoskeletal conditions.
• Identify patients who require orthopedic referral.
• Improve confidence in office-based orthopedic evaluation and management.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Office Orthopedics

Strengthen musculoskeletal clinical practice.

Topics include:

• Office orthopedics
• Musculoskeletal medicine
• Outpatient orthopedic care
• Primary care orthopedics
• Conservative treatment
• Clinical evaluation
• Evidence-based management

Shoulder Disorders

Master evaluation of shoulder conditions.

Topics include:

• Shoulder anatomy
• Shoulder biomechanics
• Rotator cuff disorders
• Shoulder pain
• Physical examination
• Shoulder dysfunction
• Clinical diagnosis

Knee Disorders

Improve diagnosis of common knee conditions.

Topics include:

• Knee anatomy
• Knee biomechanics
• Knee pain
• Meniscal pathology
• Ligament injuries
• Degenerative joint disease
• Clinical evaluation

Orthopedic Imaging

Interpret musculoskeletal radiographs with confidence.

Topics include:

• Orthopedic X-rays
• Shoulder radiographs
• Knee radiographs
• Imaging interpretation
• Common imaging pitfalls
• Musculoskeletal imaging
• Diagnostic evaluation

Joint Aspiration & Injection

Develop office-based procedural skills.

Topics include:

• Arthrocentesis
• Joint aspiration
• Joint injections
• Shoulder injection
• Knee injection
• Office procedures
• Injection techniques

Musculoskeletal Examination

Improve diagnostic accuracy.

Topics include:

• Physical examination
• Joint assessment
• Functional evaluation
• Range of motion
• Clinical testing
• Musculoskeletal diagnosis
• Orthopedic assessment

Conservative Orthopedic Management

Optimize non-surgical treatment strategies.

Topics include:

• Conservative therapy
• Pain management
• Rehabilitation
• Activity modification
• Physical therapy
• Follow-up care
• Patient education

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss common orthopedic problems encountered in the office setting.
• Describe the anatomy and normal function of the shoulder and knee joints.
• Recognize the fundamentals and common pitfalls of shoulder and knee X-ray interpretation.
• Identify appropriate indications and techniques for shoulder and knee joint aspiration and injection.
• Diagnose and manage common musculoskeletal and joint disorders using evidence-based treatment strategies.

Educational Highlights

• Office Orthopedics
• Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Primary Care Orthopedics
• Shoulder Disorders
• Knee Disorders
• Orthopedic X-Ray Interpretation
• Musculoskeletal Imaging
• Joint Aspiration
• Arthrocentesis
• Joint Injections
• Shoulder Injection
• Knee Injection
• Physical Examination
• Conservative Orthopedic Management
• Sports Medicine
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

MER Office Orthopedics for Primary Care 2026 is specifically designed for frontline clinicians who manage musculoskeletal complaints in the outpatient setting. Rather than focusing on complex surgical management, the course emphasizes practical orthopedic assessment, evidence-based diagnosis, imaging interpretation, office procedures, and conservative treatment strategies that primary care providers can immediately apply to improve patient care.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Orthopedic Physicians
• Sports Medicine Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Residents
• Fellows
• Healthcare Professionals involved in outpatient musculoskeletal care

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you practice family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, or office-based orthopedics, MER Primary Care Conferences – Office Orthopedics for Primary Care 2026 provides a practical, evidence-based review of the orthopedic conditions most commonly encountered in daily practice. Through expert-led lectures and clinically focused instruction, participants gain immediately applicable knowledge that improves musculoskeletal diagnosis, procedural confidence, imaging interpretation, and patient outcomes.

4. Topics

Friday, May 22, 2026

• Office Orthopedics – Shoulder: Anatomy, Common Injuries, and Exam Techniques: Rotator cuff syndrome; impingement, frozen shoulder; subacromial bursitis; bicipital tendonitis; A-C joint disease.

• Office Orthopedics – Shoulder (Continued): Anatomy, common injuries, and exam techniques.

• Office Orthopedics – Elbow: Tennis and golfer’s elbow, olecranon bursitis, osteoarthritis, joint injection.

• Office Orthopedics – Wrist, Hand, and Fingers: Carpal tunnel, CMC arthritis thumb, ganglion cyst, trigger finger, de Quervains disease.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

• Office Orthopedics – Knee: Anatomy, Common Injuries, and Exam Techniques: ACL, meniscus, MRI; common sports injuries; osteoarthritis and hyaluronan; bursitis: prepatellar, pesanserine; baker’s cyst; joint injection/X-ray interpretation; pediatrics.

• Office Orthopedics – Knee (Continued): Anatomy, common injuries, and exam techniques.

• Office Orthopedics – Lower Extremities: Hip, ankle, and foot.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

• Office Orthopedics – Shoulder Examination and Injection Workshop: Small-group workshops. Please wear tank tops so shoulders are exposed.

• Office Orthopedics – Knee Examination, Injection and Aspiration Workshop: Small-group workshops. Please wear loose gym shorts so knees are exposed.