Enhancement of Spinal Fusion

Faculty:

• Jason Savage

  Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health, Cleveland, OH

• Ira Goldstein

  Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

• Daniel Yanni

  CEO, Disc Comfort, Inc., Newport Beach, CA

• Boyle Cheng

  Drexel University College of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA

• Harvey Smith

  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Expiration: 01/23/2019

Location: Online

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score at least 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

A planning committee made up of medical professionals and VuMedi, Inc. teamed up to create in-person and online trainings utilizing experts, peer-reviewed literature, and research to help educate physicians on the ever-changing therapeutic landscape in medicine. By clicking on the video link, you may view the 4-5 presentations in this video series. After viewing the videos, you may access the Evaluation link to earn CME Credit and receive your certificate.

California Assembly Bill 1195: This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195, which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. For specific information regarding Bill 1195 and definitions of cultural and linguistic competency, please visit the CME website at http://www.meded.uci.edu/CME/.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and VuMedi, Inc. Viewers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. Healthcare professionals should use their clinical judgements in weighing possible risks and benefits before employing any treatment discussed in this activity.

Target Audience: This activity was developed for MD and Allied Health Professionals in the following Specialties: Neurosurgery or Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Spine, Business, Business, Cerebrovascular, Functional, Peripheral Nerves, Neuro-Trauma, Tumors, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Neurosurgery will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address Enhancement of Spinal Fusion. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

1. To learn about implants for thoracolumbar interbody fusion.
2. To discuss the different implant materials for fusion including the following: titanium, porous/3D printed metals and ceramics.
3. To discuss the enhancements of nano surfacing, nano tubules and future directions.

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

Accreditation Statement: 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 University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and VuMedi, Inc. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures: The Directors, Speakers, Moderators, Planners, and Coordinators of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose, except:

Dr. Irwin Goldstein - Marius, AbbVie, Plethora, Tissue Genesis, Endoceutics: Grants/Research Support; Strategic Science & Technologies, Ipsen: Grants/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel Member; AMAG Pharmaceuticals: Speakers Bureau, Grants/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel Member; Coloplast: Honorarium Recipient
Dr. Jason Savage – Stryker Spine, Wright Medical: Consultant
Dr. Daniel Yanni – Zimmer Biomet: Consultant


UCI OCME requires that the content of CME activities and related materials provide balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. Planning must be free of the influence or control of a commercial entity, and promote improvements or quality in healthcare. It is the policy of the UCI Office of Continuing Medical Education to insure balance, independence , objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All faculty participating in UCI provided CME programs are expected to disclose to the activity participants any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing medical education activity. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the activity content. The intent of this policy is identifying potential conflicts of interest so participants can form their own judgments with full disclosure of the facts. It remains for the participants to determine whether the speaker’s outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented.

Commercial Support: No commercial support was received for this activity.

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To Contact our Accredited Provider: Ellen P. Seaback, CMP, CAE, CHCP
Executive Director
Office of Continuing Medical Education
UC Irvine Health School of Medicine
Irvine, California
eseaback@uci.edu
949.824.1150
http://www.meded.uci.edu/CME/

For questions regarding this activity, please contact VuMedi: cme@vumedi.com