Charles R. Marchese, BS, MS, DO(c) and Benjamin Pautler, BA, DO(c),
with contributions from Sara Sloan, DC

Charles R. Marchese is a Clinical Anatomy Fellow at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado, where he played Division 2 hockey. His current research focuses on sex-based differences and anatomical variations within the hip, shoulder, and knee. He hopes to pursue a residency in orthopedic surgery and is interested in total joint replacement and sports medicine.

Benjamin Pautler is also a Clinical Anatomy Fellow at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from William Jewell College, where he played Division 2 baseball. Benjamin is also currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Bioethics. His current research focuses on innervation patterns and the interfascicular arrangement of the deep ulnar nerve in the hand, as well as the biomechanics and biochemical properties of the anterolateral ligament of the knee. He hopes to pursue a residency in orthopedic surgery and is interested in sports medicine, specifically as it relates to shoulder, elbow, and wrist procedures.

Audio Lecture Outline

  1. Introduction/Prevalence
  2. Anatomy
    1. Osteology
    2. Arthrology/chondrology
    3. Myology
    4. Shoulder bursae
    5. Range of motion
    6. Neurology
  3. Pathology
    1. Referred pain and pathogenesis
    2. Other pathologies
      1. Pneumonia, COVID-19, Pancoast-Tobias syndrome, Virchow’s node
      2. Breast cancer, head and neck cancer, bone cancer
      3. Polymyalgia rheumatica, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
      4. Neurogenic pain
  4. Injury (Musculoskeletal Pain)
    1. Dislocations
      1. Anterior, posterior, inferior
    2. AC separation
    3. Labral tears
      1. SLAP tear, Bankart tear
    4. Rotator cuff injury
    5. Bursitis
    6. Adhesive capsulitis
    7. Tendonitis
    8. Bicep subluxation
  5. Conclusion

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