Osteochondritis Dissecans(OCD) of the Knee: Treatment and Complications

Faculty:

• Kevin Shea

  St Lukes Children's Hospital, Boise, ID

• James Carey

  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

• Theodore Ganley

  The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

• Matthew Milewski

  Pediatric Orthopaedic / Sports Medicine Surgeon Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

• Stephanie Mayer

  Sports Medicine Center Children's Hospital Colorado Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado, CO

• John Polousky

  Children's Health, Dallas, TX

• Mark Paterno

  Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Expiration: 12/26/2017

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 Pediatrics or Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Pediatric, Sports Medicine, Concussions will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address Ostechondritis Dissecans(OCD) of the Knee: Treatment and Complications. 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 prognostic factors for healing
2. Discuss arthroscopic drilling
3. Examine unstable and failed OCD
4. Discuss protocols, non-operative and post-operative treatment

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. 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: Dr. Kevin Shea discloses that he currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations with a commercial interest in relation to this activity.
Dr. James Carey discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: AlloSource, Grants/Research Support; Anika Therapeutics, Grants/Research Support; Vericel,Grants/Research Support & Consultant
Dr. Theodore Ganley discloses that he currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations with a commercial interest in relation to this activity.
Dr. Matthew Milewski discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Elsevier, Inc., Royalty Recipient; Allosource, Inc., Grants/Research Support; Vericel, Inc., Grants/Research Support
Dr. Stephanie Mayer discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Arthrex, Consultant
Dr. John Polousky discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant, Allosource/JRF
Dr. Mark Paterno discloses that he currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations with a commercial interest in relation to this activity.

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

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