Mis-diagnosed / Delayed Diagnosed Sport Injuries: A Case Based Approach

This presentation utilizes a case-based approach to highlight the critical role of imaging studies, alongside a focused history and physical examination, in achieving accurate diagnoses and effective patient treatment. It emphasizes what clinicians need to know for improved patient care and management. The course specifically addresses frequently missed, overlooked, or misdiagnosed conditions of the spine and extremities, which, if not identified and managed early, can lead to chronic pain and disability. Clinical cases will be explored to determine the most appropriate diagnostic imaging studies for optimal patient outcomes.

• •Identify common presentation patterns and red flags associated with frequently missed or delayed diagnoses in sports-related spinal and extremity injuries
• •Apply a systematic case-based approach to correlate clinical findings with appropriate imaging modalities for accurate diagnosis
• •Recognize the limitations of physical examination alone and determine when advanced imaging (radiography, MRI, CT, ultrasound) is warranted
• •Evaluate clinical cases to differentiate between similar presenting conditions that are commonly confused or overlooked in sports medicine
• •Develop strategies to reduce diagnostic errors through improved history-taking, focused physical examination, and evidence-based imaging selection
• •Understand the implications of delayed diagnosis on patient outcomes, including the progression to chronic pain and disability