Course Tutor: Prof Andrew Cuff
DipMSKMed BSc (Hons) MSc PhD MMACP DFSEM (UK) MCSP
Who is this course suitable for?
Due to the changing nature of MSK service delivery, this course is suitable for all musculoskeletal practitioners. It will be particularly useful to first contact practitioners, aspiring Advanced Practice clinicians within MSK/Orthopaedic triage or experienced APPs looking for an update.
Case studies are used to aid transfer of theory into practice with a focus on the development of Clinical Reasoning. There is a strong focus on ‘Systems Thinking’ to help clinicians identify those non-Musculoskeletal conditions that may be masquerading as such.
Topics covered include:
- Hierarchical Red Flags & Red Herrings
- Systems Thinking
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression and Spinal Tumours
- Traumatic Red Flags – including Fractures
Event platform:
Microsoft TEAMS will be used for this online event.
Red Flags : Serious Spinal Pathology and Systems Thinking - Online Course - Friday 6 February 2026 (Half Day Online 9-1pm)
Red Flags : Serious Spinal Pathology and Systems Thinking - Online Course - Friday 15 May 2026 (Half Day Online 9-1pm)