Niagara Orthopaedic Rounds

Practical Decision-Making for Primary Care

An Accredited Continuing Medical Education Program

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 • Carpaccio Restaurant • 6840 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario

Hosted by Greater Niagara Physiotherapy & Niagara South Orthopaedic Associates

CFPC Mainpro+ Certified

Register by email: orthorounds@greaterniagaraphysio.com

WELCOME

Niagara Orthopedic Rounds is an accredited continuing medical education program designed to bring together family physicians, nurse practitioners, orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation professionals from across the Niagara region.

Through practical case discussions, evidence-based presentations and interactive panel discussions, participants gain clinically relevant knowledge that can be immediately applied in primary care practice.

WHY ATTEND

Evidence-Based

  • Current orthopaedic evidence relevant to primary care

Practical

  • Referral pathways

  • Conservative management

  • Red flags

Interactive

  • Panel discussions

  • Clinical cases

  • Q&A

Niagara South Orthopaedic Associates

Meet the Team:

  • Dr. Anthony Habib

    Orthopaedic Surgeon, Niagara Health

    Adult Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy/Reconstruction, Hip, Knee and Ankle Arthroplasty

  • Dr. Adam Katchky

    Orthopaedic Surgeon, Niagara Health

    Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy & Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Arthroplasty (and complex revisions)

  • Dr. John Song

    Orthopaedic Surgeon, Niagara Health

    Adult Shoulder Surgery, Hip & Knee Arthroplasty

  • Dr. Matthew Gunton

    Orthopaedic Surgeon, Niagara Health

    Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction/Arthroplasty, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Arthroscopy). Special focus includes knee and shoulder injuries in the amateur and elite athlete.

  • Dr. Joe DiMichele

    Orthopaedic Surgeon, Niagara Health

  • Tim VanDerWeide

    Registered Physiotherapist

    Owner, Greater Niagara Physiotherapy

  • David Cuviello

    Registered Physiotherapist

    Owner, Greater Niagara Physiotherapy

Evening Itinerary

Registration & networking

5:00PM to 6:00PM

welcome & disclosures

6:00PM to 6:10PM

Dr. Joe Dimichele
Moderated discussion

6:10PM to 6:35PM

6:35PM to 6:45PM

Dr. john song
Moderated discussion

6:45PM to 7:10PM

7:10PM to 7:20PM

Break & sponsor engagement

7:10PM to 7:25PM

Tim vanderweide, PT
Moderated discussion

7:25PM to 7:45PM

7:45PM to 7:55PM

dr. adam katchky
panel discussion
Wrap-up, evaluations

8:45PM to 8:55PM

7:55PM to 8:20PM

8:20PM to 8:45PM

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will recognize which orthopaedic conditions can be effectively managed in primary care using non-operative approaches

  • Participants will develop confidence in determining when referral to orthopaedic specialist is appropriate versus continued conservative care

  • Participants will identify clinical features that require urgent imaging, emergency assessment, or expedited specialist consultation

  • Participants will understand how non-operative interventions integrate into patient care pathways prior to surgical consultations

  • Participants will enhance communication with orthopaedic specialists and allied health providers to support efficient and coordinated patient care

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.

2.75 hours of credits are available

Educational Support

Greater Niagara Physiotherapy gratefully acknowledges the unrestricted educational grants provided by our industry partners.

Sponsors have had no influence over the scientific planning, faculty selection, educational content, learning objectives or evaluation of this program.

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