Kein Foto

Andrew J. Schoenfeld

Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD, MSc is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Academic Affairs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.  He serves as Director of Spine Surgical Research for the Harvard Combined Spine Fellowship program and is Director Emeritus of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Surgical Research Fellowship.  He was previously a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of Michigan. 

Cheri A. Blauwet, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, where she serves as teaching faculty for the Harvard/Spaulding PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Blauwet is Director of the Kelley Adaptive Sports Research Institute at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. 

Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MSis Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Medicine (Rheumatology) Harvard Medical School and Professor of Epidemiology at the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health.  Dr. Katz holds the Clement B. Sledge and Thomas S. Thornhill Distinguished Chair in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is Director of the Orthopedic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.


Andrew J. Schoenfeld, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Cheri A. Blauwet, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School,  Boston, Massachusetts, USA  

Jeffrey N. Katz, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA 


Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers

Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers

Primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) make decisions on a daily basis regarding treatment for musculoskeletal problems, including referrals to orthopedic surgeons and other specialists. Despite the large number of patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints, primary care providers often feel poorly educated about how to assess and manage these conditions.

Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers

Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers

Primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) make decisions on a daily basis regarding treatment for musculoskeletal problems, including referrals to orthopedic surgeons and other specialists. Despite the large number of patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints, primary care providers often feel poorly educated about how to assess and manage these conditions.