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We offer CME-approved bone grafting seminars that include
scientific and clinical presentations by a group of leading
surgeons and scientists who are well versed on bone physiology
and the clinical usage of allograft tissue. These seminars
are offered through accredited ACCME hospitals and Education
Design, Inc. throughout the year at various locations
upon request.
"Allografts...The
Next Generation in Bone Grafting Techniques"
Overview
Allograft is increasingly becoming an accepted surgical
alternative to autograft transplant procedures, which
require harvesting bone tissue from the patient's own
body. This continuing educational activity has been
designed for orthopaedic and spinal surgeons who have
expressed a need to obtain information on the types
of surgical and clinical applications of bone grafting
materials, specifically allogenic bone grafts, available
for use today. Bone healing properties, osteoinductive
grafts and uses in orthopaedic and spinal procedures
will be discussed by faculty who have had extensive
experience in using allografts. Attendees will participate
in case reviews and have the opportunity to interact
with faculty during the discussion period.
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, the surgeon
should be able to:
- Describe
the bone healing process as it relates to the use
of human bone allografts
- Explain
the osteoinductive properties of certain demineralized
allografts and the advantages for use as a grafting
material
- Differentiate
types of grafting materials and their ability to support
bone formation
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Discuss clinical applications in trauma, total joint
replacement and spine surgery
- Evaluate
clinical indications for the use of allografts as
presented in case reviews
Accreditation
Education Design is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to
sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
Hours
Education Design designates this educational activity
for a maximum of 6 hours in Category 1 credit towards
the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician
should claim only those hours of credit that he/she
actually spent in the educational activity.
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