Program #847 • Available Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Saturday, March 28, 2009

Joint Replacement: Considerations for replacing Worn Out Hips and Knees

 

Program Description

Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain and disability related to hip and knee joints. Approximately 40 million Americans have clinically significant arthritis, including more than half of people under age 65. Treatment of arthritis usually begins with medical interventions to prevent or reduce arthritis-related pain. When nonoperative measures are ineffective, surgery becomes an important treatment consideration. This video explains how to diagnose arthritis of the hip or knee based on the patient history and physical examination, and reviews the nonsurgical and surgical treatment options available to patients. The benefits and risks of osteotomy and joint fusion, and of the gold-standard operative treatment for arthritis— joint replacement—are discussed in detail. The video concludes with an illustration of the newest form of surgical intervention, minimally invasive total joint replacement, and a review of its advantages and disadvantages.

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Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals who manage patients with arthritis and other orthopedic conditions.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.