Nonoperative Extremity Fracture Care

Nonoperative Extremity Fracture Care is organized by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).,,Release Date: 06/11/2020,Expiration Date: 06/11/2023,,Intended Learners:,The audience includes all healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who would like to learn about nonoperative extremity fracture care and how it pertains to their respective professions.,,Knowledge Gap:,The purpose of this activity is to educate healthcare providers with the most up-to-date information on non-operative extremity fracture care.,,Objectives:,• Identify basic terminology related to extremity fractures, and be able to utilize this to accurately describe fracture location and alignment.,• Discuss the basic steps of applying splints and adequately immobilizing extremity fractures.,• Differentiate which fractures are amenable to nonoperative care, and which should be referred for operative care or specialist management.