Current Concepts in Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

Faculty:

• Jonathan Sembrano

  University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

• David Polly

  University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

• Vikas Patel

  The Spine Center at University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, CO

• William Cross

  Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Expiration: 01/25/2018

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 Neurosurgery or Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Spine, Adult Reconstruction, Healthcare Policy, Practice Management, Trauma will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address SIJ 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. Discuss the impact of problems in SIJ Pain
2. Review SIJ Fusion published outcomes
3. Discuss selecting patients for SIJ Fusion
4. Discuss tips, tricks and pearls for primary SIJ Fusion
5. Discuss the sacroiliac joint in trauma (acute and sequelae)
6. Discuss the workup, strategies and outcomes of Revision SIJ Fusion
7. Examine case presentations

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. Jonathon Sembrano discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Grants/Research Support, SI-Bone, Zyga, NuVasive, Inc., and AO Spine.

Dr. David Polly discloses that he currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations with a commercial interest in relation to this activity.

Dr. Vikas Patel discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Grants/Research Support, Pfizer; Grants/Research Support &Consultant, Globus; Consultant, SI Bone; Consultant & Royalty Recipient, Aesculap; Consultant & Royalty Recipient, Stryker.

Dr. William Cross discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant, Mayo Clinic Ventures & CoorsTek Medical.

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

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