The OSMI welcomes Bruce Beynnon, PhD, McClure Professor of Musculoskeletal Research at the University of Vermont. Dr. Beynnon will be presenting a talk to faculty and residents entitled, "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Trauma Has Lasting Effects on Knee Joint Health."
Topic: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Trauma Has Lasting Effects on Knee Joint Health
- 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:
- Define and describe what is known about the incidence rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in college and high school athletes.
- Define and describe the strain biomechanics of the normal ACL in response to activities that involve muscle contraction and weight bearing.
- Define and describe how ACL injures are independently influenced by level of competition, type of sport, and an athletes sex.
- Describe the changes in articular cartilage structure of the tibiofemoral joint that occur soon atier ACL injury and at four years following ACL reconstruction.
Disclosure
Dr. Bruce Beynnon has disclosed that he received research grant funds from NIH. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationship(s) 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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