Orthopaedic Updates at Stanford Medicine

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

This course is designed to provide the primary care provider with an update on some of the latest information and hot topics in Orthopaedic Surgery. Topics to be discussed include Management of Common Hand Conditions, Patient Optimization Prior to Total Joint Arthroplasty, the latest thoughts and data on management of Achilles Tendon Ruptures, the newest information on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and an overview of one of the fastest growing areas in Orthopaedics - evaluation and management of non-arthritic hip pain. These talks, with time for questions and interaction, will be provided by experienced surgeons from the Stanford Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

1. Dr. Marc Safran- Unraveling The Mysteries of Non-Arthritic Hip Pain

2. Dr. James Mok- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

3. Dr. Jessica Hooper- Patient Optimization Prior to Total Joint Arthroplasty

4. Dr. Brady Evans- Management of Common Hand Conditions for Primary Care Physicians

5. Dr. Jeremy Chan- Achilles Ruptures - Repair or Rehab: Data From The Past Decade

Please RSVP by 10/13/2023 to Alice Hou at [email protected] or 650-743-7052.
Limited to 50 participants.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.50 hours)

1. Identify appropriate options for Achilles tendon rupture
2. Describe the advances and limitations in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
3. Discuss optimization of patients who will undergo Joint Arthroplasty
4. Explain the non-operative management of Common Hand issues/pain
5. Evaluate non-arthritic hip problems

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Cancellation Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary. We are not responsible for costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Alice Hou
     Title: Market Outreach Executive Liaison
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023