Navigating the Knee: Non-surgical Management of Knee OA and Indications for Knee Arthroscopy

Lincolnshire, IL US
June 28, 2017
NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute physicians will provide expertise on the treatment of common injuries and conditions in a variety of patient populations. Board-certified sports medicine physicians will provide updates on the appropriate care of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions of the knee. Presentations will focus on appropriate interventions, referral to the proper specialist, and the most cutting-edge treatment techniques.

Target Audience

This program is geared towards physicians and other allied healthcare professionals in the internal and family medicine specialties.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize specific signs and symptoms of common athletic knee injuries;
  • Use appropriate special tests and proper diagnostic imaging to accurately diagnose knee injury/arthritis;
  • Distinguish between degenerative knee pain and acute knee pain in a variety of patient populations;
  • Analyze imaging and exam findings to determine appropriate referral or plan of care for patients with knee pain;
  • Consider common indications for knee arthroscopy when determining plan of care.
Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Systems-based Practice
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Betsy Trevarthen
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
gtrevarthen@northshore.org
CME Coordinator Contact Phone: 
(847) 657-1723
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Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.25 Participation
Event starts: 
06/28/2017 - 6:30pm
Event ends: 
06/28/2017 - 9:00pm
Activity opens: 
06/28/2017
Activity expires: 
12/28/2017
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Wildfire Lincolnshire
235 Parkway Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
United States
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Daniel M. Goggin, ATC
Sports Medicine Coordinator
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jason Koh, MD
Department Chair
NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute
 
Mark Bowen, MD
Division Chief
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
 
Carrie Jaworski, MD
Division Chief
Primary Care Sports Medicine
 
Adam Bennett, MD
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
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 Chicago and NorthShore University Health System. The University of Chicago is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Credit Designation Statement
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation.  For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
Registration: Please register by June 23.
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