Degenerative Disease of the Spine 2010: Diagnosis and Management

Activity Name
Degenerative Disease of the Spine 2010: Diagnosis and Management

Activity Type
CME Meeting

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Activity Directors
John K. Houten, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Director, Neurosurgery Spine Service
Montefiore Medical Center

Allan L. Brook, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Montefiore Medical Center

 
Activity Specialties
FAMILY PRACTICE
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESS
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
INTERNAL MEDICINE
NEUROLOGISTS
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS

 
Activity Dates and Expiration
Begins: November 07, 2010
Ends: November 07, 2010
Time:07:15am Registration
Location: Cherkasky Auditorium, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Phone: 718 920-6674
Email:  jsaalman@montefiore.org
 
Intended Audience
This symposium is designed for family care physicians, internists, neurologists, physiatrists, physical therapists and allied health professionals that manage degenerative disease of the spine.
Activity Goals and Needs
The goal of this activity is to assist physicians and allied health professionals to deliver better professional care to their patients that present with degenerative disease of the spine.

Statement of Need:
Back pain and other symptoms of degenerative disease of the spine affect virtually everyone at some time during their life. Low back pain problems rank high among the reasons for physician office visits and are costly in terms of medical treatment, lost productivity, and non monetary costs, such as, diminished ability to perform or enjoy usual activities.

For people under the age of 45 years old, lower back pain problems are the most common cause of disability.

For primary care physicians, patient with back pain often use a significant amount of office time and resources. In addition, spinal conditions may generate anxiety for physicians when ther is fear that a missed diagnosis could lead to paralysis, or loss of bowel, bladder and sexual functions.
Educational Objectives
Course participants will acquire an understanding of the signs, symptoms and natural history of degenerative disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine as well as the diagnosis, evaluation and management in the office setting. Participants will also become familiar with the available treatment options including the latest advances in surgical and nonsurgical therapy.
Activity Credits and Accreditation
Activity Credits: 6

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure / COI Statement
The “Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policy” of Albert Einstein College of Medicine requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience any relationship(s) with a pharmaceutical or equipment company. Any presenter whose disclosed relationships prove to create a conflict of interest, with regard to their contribution to the activity, will not be permitted to present.

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine also requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product, or device, not yet approved for use in the United States.