Value of Spine Surgery for an Aging Population

Add to Calendar Value of Spine Surgery for an Aging Population 10/20/2017 8:30:00 AM 10/20/2017 3:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://northwestern.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=56534 Description: Please join Northwestern experts for an interactive discussion on the delivery of treatment for spinal disease, where current data in regards to the efficacy, and outcomes from surgical treatment of spinal disease will be provided. Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, October 20, 2017, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital

Target Audience
Specialties - Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Physician Assistant

Overview
Please join Northwestern experts for an interactive discussion on the delivery of treatment for spinal disease, where current data in regards to the efficacy, and outcomes from surgical treatment of spinal disease will be provided. 
Objectives
  1. Review the changing demographic of the U.S. population and the projected incidence and prevalence of spinal disease in the future.
  2. Quantify the value of diverse surgical interventions for spinal disease.
  3. Demonstrate the value of minimally invasive surgical treatment for spondylosis.
  4. Explain the value of surgical treatment of spinal column fractures.
  5. Describe biologic adjuncts to surgical treatment.
  6. Quantify the medical management of spinal disease.
  7. Demonstrate the value of surgical treatment of spinal deformity.
  8. Describe technologic advances that impact surgical treatment.
  9. Quantify cost saving measure in the operating room.
  10. Review measures that may assist in maintaining spinal column health.

Registration

The fee is $70 for physicians and $35 for trainees, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Breakfast, refreshments and lunch are provided. Space is limited.

No refunds after October 9. 


Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Additional Information
SPECIAL NEEDS: We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us to better serve you. Please call our office at (312)926-7975.
Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.00 hours)