Knee

CME Webcast Teaches on Common Knee Complaints

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OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 CME Webcast Teaches on Common Knee Complaints. Osteoarthritis is extremely common with over 32 million adults suffering from the condition. The knee is one of the most affected joints for OA and knee pain is a very frequent complaint in primary care. On this CME webcast, we’ll be discuss two common knee complaints, Osteoarthritis and Meniscal Root tears. Our first guest is Dr Michael Baria who is a Sports Medicine expert at Ohio State University. He is the director of sports orthobiologics and serves as the team physician for Ohio State Wrestling. He’ll take us through the use of newer treatment knee OA, Platelet rich plasma and conservative versus surgical approach for meniscal root tears. Also, joining us is Dr John DeWitt. John is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center specializing in sports and orthopedic PT.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

  • Understand data supporting the use of PRP for knee OA
  • Recognize the presentation of meniscal root tears
  • Review value of PT to manage knee OA
  • Describe meniscal root injuries rehabilitation milestones

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • PT for Knee OA
  • Education
  • PRP’s role in Knee OA
  • PT length

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Program Manager at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual. You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.

CME Webcast Teaches on Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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OSUWexnerbloglogo2014CME Webcast Teaches on Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Orthopedic surgeons now have alternatives to knee replacement and today on MedNet21, we’re going to hear about these. We’re pleased to welcome Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and expert in knee and shoulder sports-related injuries, Dr. Robert Duerr.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to: LIST the full range of non-surgical treatment options for osteoarthritis of the knee; and EXPLAIN the non-arthroplasty surgical options for managing osteoarthritis of the knee.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Epidemiology of osteoarthritis of the knee
  • Treatment options other than knee joint replacement
  • When to proceed directly to arthroplasty
  • Red flags for knee osteoarthritis mimics

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Program Manager at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual. You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.