39th Annual Arkansas Orthopaedic Forum

Friday, September 29, 2023, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM CST, Little Rock, AR

This conference is designed for orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, PAs, medical students and other healthcare professionals interested in orthopaedic-related treatment. This conference will focus on pediatric orthopaedics and sports medicine surgery, concepts and techniques.

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AMA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Athletic Trainers Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (BOC AP# 0000298) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 5.0 Category A hours/CEUs.  ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

1. Discuss the relative value of operative vs nonoperative management of ACL injuries in children.
2. Discuss the surgical treatment options with respect to the growth plates.
3. Review the PLUTO prospective multicenter cohort study of ACL injuries in skeletally immature patients.
4. Discuss clinical research design and levels of evidence.
5. Review univariate and multivariate statistical analysis.
6. Identify the most common treatment interventions for pink pulseless supracondylar humerus fractures.
7. Identify absolute indications for open reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture.
8. Explain the diagnosis and treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
9. Describe treatment of labral tears.
10. Describe current algorithms in evaluation of the suspected pediatric musculoskeletal infection.
11. List characteristics and treatment options in the treatment of septic arthritis.
12. Explain treatment options and surgical indications of medial epicondyle fractures.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (5.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (5.00 hours), Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (5.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.