Infections in Spine Surgery

Faculty:

• Frank Acosta

  University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.

• Ira Goldstein

  UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, Newark NJ.

• Patrick Hsieh

  University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.

• Nader Dahdaleh

  Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.

• Daniel Yanni

  University of California, Irvine, CA.

Expiration: 04/07/2015

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 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.

Target Audience: Physicians, residents and trainees, fellows, nurses, surgical techs, physical therapists, and other members of the allied health community whose scope of practice encompasses Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Spine, Cerebrovascular, Functional, Peripheral Nerves, Neuro-Trauma, Tumors will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address LSRS Presents Infections in Spine Surgery. 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. Discuss the Risk Factors for Osteomyelitis and Post-Op Infections
2. Discuss Indications for Medical Intervention for De Novo Osteodiskitis and Epidural Abscess
3. Discuss the Indications and Techniques for Surgical Intervention for Primary Osteodiskitis
4. Discuss Treatment of Post-Operative Infection
5. Discuss Prevention and Cost of Post-Op Infection in Spine Surgery

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

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Designation Statement: The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc 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: Faculty Disclosures/Conflict of Interest Policy\nIn accordance with ACCME requirements, The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc, has a conflict of interest policy that requires faculty to disclose relevant financial relationships related to the content of their presentations/materials. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidence-based and scientifically balanced. The relationships were reviewed by The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. and conflicts of interest were resolved prior to the activity.

Dr. Frank Acosta discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. Nader Dahdeleh discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. Ira Goldstein discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant for alphatec, biomet, and zimmer

Dr. Patrick Hsieh discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. Daniel Yanni discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

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Dr. Frank Acosta does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Nader Dahdeleh does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Ira Goldstein does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Patrick Hesih does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Daniel Yanni does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

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