Flexion Therapeutics

WEBINAR

Examining the impact of opioid use in osteoarthritis

presented by Flexion Therapeutics

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Program

John Callaghan

Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa College of Medicine    

Osteoarthritis is an inflammation-driven disease; opioids do not target the underlying cause of OA pain  

Jay Lieberman

Professor and Chair Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Keck Medical Center, University of Southern California      

Use (and potential overuse) of opioids in chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis

Michael Mont

Vice President of Strategic Affairs and Director of Joint Arthroplasty Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, and Northwell Health Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Exploring the full impact of opioids, risks in military and elderly populations, and opioid use on healthcare utilization    

Examining the impact of opioid use in osteoarthritis 

  • Use of opioids in chronic conditions
  • Osteoarthritis is an inflammation-driven disease
  • Exploring the full impact of opioids

Faculty:

  • Jay Lieberman

    Professor and Chair Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Keck Medical Center, University of Southern California      

  • Michael Mont

    Vice President of Strategic Affairs and Director of Joint Arthroplasty Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, and Northwell Health Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Release: 08/29/2018

Expiration: 08/30/2018

Location: Online

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 0 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

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