CME: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritic Joint Pain

Registration is now open for “The Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritic Joint Pain CME” Saturday, May 7, 2016

Did you know that by the year 2030 the demand for hip replacement and revision surgery is projected to more than double, while the demand for knee replacement and revision surgery is projected to increase more than 600 percent? By 2030 the total number of joint replacements is estimated to reach nearly 4.5 million.

Arm yourself with the knowledge needed as patients look to their Primary Care Physician for initial diagnosis, treatment, and guidance in their decision to pursue surgical interventions.

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritic Joint Pain CME

Course Objectives

The objective of this meeting is to provide education and information regarding how to diagnose the different forms of arthritis, the appropriate non-surgical treatments of arthritis, including injections, physical therapy and prescription medications, and when it is appropriate to refer to a specialist. Participants will also learn of the surgical treatment of arthritis, as well as rehab protocols surrounding hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty. After participating in this activity, the attendees should be more confident in their ability to:

  • Confidently use updated rehab protocols surrounding hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.

  • Discuss the appropriateness of non-surgical treatments of arthritis and when to refer to a specialist

  • Describe new surgical treatments for arthritis.

  • Develop skills for non-surgical treatments, including injections, PT, and prescription medication

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) and Orthopedic ONE. The OSMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The OSMA designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physical Therapy: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association.

This course has been approved under the Ohio State Chiropractic Board

Click here to download a copy of the course brochure.

Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Time: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Mount Carmel New Albany Education Center

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