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  • Curriculum
    • Topics to cover before exams…
    • Curriculum (GPTQ)
    • RACGP Curriculum (2022)
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    • Clinical Competency Examination (CCE)
    • KFP Public Reports
    • KFPs
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  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  SHOULDER

    Acromioclavicular joint sprain

    Clinical assessment Investigations  Xray:   Referral and management Type AC ligament…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Adhesive capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)

    What is frozen shoulder? Symptoms Clinical phases of frozen shoulder…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  SHOULDER

    Anterior shoulder instability

    . Presentation Signs and Symptoms Clinical assessment Imaging Management Reduction…

  • BACK,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Back Pain

    Low back pain (LBP)  Differential Diagnosis of Acute Low Back…

  • BACK,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Back Pain Conditions

    Mechanical low back pain    Pathology: Reflex activity from a minor…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Bowed legs – genu varum 

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Buckle Fractures

    Etiology and Mechanism of Injury Epidemiology Clinical Presentation and Physical…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Pathophysiology Risk factors and causes of CTS Fluid retention Inflammation…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  SHOULDER

    Chest Wall pain

    Musculoskeletal causes of chest wall pain Isolated musculoskeletal painMore common–…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    Cubital tunnel syndrome

    Introduction Ulnar Nerve Anatomy Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology History and Physical…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    de Quervain’s tenosynovitis 

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Developmental dysplasia of hip

    DDH encompasses a spectrum of conditions where the femoral head…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    Distal Radius Fractures

    directly from : https://coreem.net/core/distal-radius-fractures/ written by – Mark Mikhly, MD…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    Dupuytren’s Disease

    possible causes:

  • ELBOW,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    elbow pain

    causes of lateral elbow pain include: causes of medial elbow…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Flat feet

  • FOOT/ANKLE,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    FOOT AND ANKLE

    March fractures  Sever’s Disease Cracked heels Charcot’s foot Management Plantar…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    Ganglia

    Ganglia are the most common soft tissue tumours of the…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  SHOULDER

    Glenoid labrum injuries (SLAP and non-SLAP) 

  • FOOT/ANKLE,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Hallux Valgus (bunion)

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    HAND FRACTURES

    Fracture management Fracture Period of full immobilisation Position of immobilisation…

  • HIP,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Hip Exam

    Figure 1. Gait testing. (A) C sign. Patients often localize…

  • HIP,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    HIP msk conditions 

    Intra-articular Hip Pain Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Conservative Management for Femoroacetabular…

  • HIP,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    HIP PAIN

    RACGP Words of wisdom Critical Causes of Hip Pain (not…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Impingement syndrome

    the subacromial bursa and supraspinatus tendon become compressed between the…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Intoeing 

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Joint pains/ swellings – kids

    DDx  Mnemonic Typical age window* Hall-mark clinical features / red…

  • KNEE,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Knee problems

    KNEE SUMMARY Osgood-Schlatter disease 🡪 Consider in prepubertal child with…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Knocked knees – genu valgum 

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    limp (kids)

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  NECK(MSK)

    NECK PAIN

    Epidemiology Classification Causes of Neck Pain ASSESS FOR RED FLAG…

  • ELBOW,  MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Olecranon bursitis 

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Osgood-Schlatter disorder 

    Clinical history Symptoms Physical exam Investigations GP management Indications for…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Osteochondritis dissecans 

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Out-toeing

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Perthes disease

    How to Treat article “ A GP guide to paediatric…

  • ELBOW,  MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Pulled elbow 

    NB: do not normally need XR if there is reliable…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  SHOULDER

    Rotator cuff Disease

    There is a wide spectrum of disease, from tendinosis, partial…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    Scaphoid Fracture

    Anatomy and Ossification: Prevalence and Causes: Classification: Clinical Examination: anatomic…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)

    🔹 Definition 🔹 Epidemiology 🔹 Pathophysiology 🔹 Clinical Features Symptoms:…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  SHOULDER

    Shoulder Dislocation

    directly from: https://coreem.net/core/shoulder-dislocation/ Shoulder Dislocation Classifications (www.backandbodyclinic.co.uk) Definition: Separation of the…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Shoulder Hx and Exam

    Classification and natural history Articular classification of shoulder injuries Extra-articular…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE aka SUFE)

    – = physeal disruption & slippage of femoral neck in…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  SHOULDER

    Thoracic outlet syndrome

    Systematic causes of brachial plexus pain include:

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Tibial Shaft (Diaphyseal) Fractures

    Fracture Type Reduction Immobilisation Follow-up Toddler fracture Not required Optional…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Toddler fracture

    A toddler fracture is a minimally displaced or undisplaced spiral…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PEADS ORTHO

    Toe walking 

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Transient synovitis

    Epidemiology Aetiology & Risk Factors Pathophysiology Clinical Presentation History Symptoms…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)

    Introduction Etiology Epidemiology History and Physical Examination Tests: Evaluation Treatment/Management

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  WRIST/HAND

    Trigger finger