The OSMI welcomes Mark D. Lazarus, MD, Associate Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Institute, at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Lazarus will be presenting a talk to faculty and residents entitled, "The Case Against Acromioplasty."
Topic: The Case Against Acromioplasty
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Buffet
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Presentation
- 8:00-pm - 8:30pm: Discussion, Question and Answer session
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the prevalence of “impingement syndrome” as an orthopaedic diagnosis and the use of acromioplasty as a frequent treatment.
- Identify that there is controversy with regard to “impingement syndrome” as a true clinical diagnosis or as a cause for the development of rotator cuff tear.
- Assess the need for acromioplasty as a treatment for rotator cuff pain or as an associated procedure during rotator cuff repair.
Disclosure
Dr. Mark Lazarus has disclosed that he is affiliated with Tornier. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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