Learning Objectives:
• Deepen their understanding of the biological mechanisms and risk factors underlying knee and hip arthritis, focusing on differentiating between degenerative and inflammatory etiologies.
• Become proficient in distinguishing between primary osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis using clinical examination, imaging modalities, and laboratory tests.
• Improve their knowledge of conservative treatment options, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies, and understand their appropriate application based on patient-specific factors.
• Enhance their ability to evaluate patients for surgical consideration, including understanding the indications, contraindications, and timing of surgical referral for severe arthritis.
• Gain knowledge of the best practices for preoperative optimization, including managing comorbid conditions, optimizing medication regimens, and preparing patients for the perioperative process to enhance surgical outcomes.
• Learn to promote the incorporation of a multidisciplinary team in the management of knee and hip arthritis, including the roles of rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and pain management specialists, to provide comprehensive patient care.
Accreditation Statements:
The VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.