In this CME, David Okonkwo, MD, Michael McClincy, MD, and Justin Arner, MD, discuss how to identify the SI Joint as a potential generator of hip / low back pain and contemporary surgical treatment options. They also describe post-op considerations for hip-related orthopedic surgical interventions and recognize the lower extremity kinematic chain and specific sport demands required of that chain.

Educational Objectives 

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

• Identify the SI Joint as a potential generator of hip / low back pain and contemporary surgical treatment options.
• Describe post-op considerations for hip-related orthopedic surgical interventions.
• Recognize the lower extremity kinematic chain and specific sport demands required of that chain.

Disclosures

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated. 

Dr. David Okonkwo receives; 

• Other: Globus (royalties); ZimVue (royalties)

Dr. Justin Arner receives; 

• Grant/Research Support: Educational support Arthrex

No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

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Release Date: 10/25/2024 | Last Modified On: 10/25/2024 | Expires: 10/25/2025