Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Describe intraoperative logistics to aid in fracture reduction and fixation   
2. Describe intraoperative surgical tips to help with fracture stability and alignment during reconstruction
3. Describe engagement strategies with non-resident OR personnel to improve surgical outcomes in fracture fixation

Faculty

• Moderator: Mitchell Bernstein, MD
• Matthew Camuso, MD
• Chris Pedneault, MD

Original release date: 1/24/2024

Expiration date: 1/24/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

This webinar will discuss challenges and solutions to perioperative management of fixing fractures without an academic entourage of helpers. We will discuss engagement strategies with OR personnel, logistics around implants, surgical beds, reduction aids, and strategies to ensure there is a safe amount of physician extenders who are dedicated and focused on trauma management.

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Define indications for stress examination of LC-1 pelvic ring disruptions
2. Understand various techniques to evaluate the mechanical instability of LC-1 pelvic ring injuries inside and outside of the operating room
3. Understand the role of anterior and posterior pelvic ring fixation in restoring mechanical stability in LC-1 pelvic ring disruptions

Faculty

• Moderator: Joshua Gary, MD
• Claude Sagi, MD
  
• Joshua Parry, MD
• Joseph Patterson, MD

Original release date: 1/31/2024

Expiration date: 1/31/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

This will be a case-based discussion of evaluation and management of LC-1 Pelvic Ring Injuries.  We will focus on injuries that are not clearly indicated for surgery by preoperative imaging.  We will discuss the role for examination under anesthesia (EUA) and newly developed techniques to simulate EUA outside of the operating room.  We will also discuss methods and sequence of fixation, with special attention paid to the anterior pelvic ring, as mechanical instability and displacement in the anterior ring is greatest under stress.

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1.  Understand injuries associated with Knee Dislocations and work up of injuries. 

2.  Know treatment principles of acute repair and reconstruction of ligament tears

3.  Know treatment principles of reconstruction of cruciate ligament tears

4. Understand use of external fixation and complications of knee dislocations.

Faculty:

• Moderator: William Obremskey, MD
• Nicole Stevens, MD
• John David Adams, MD
• Jim Stannard, MD 

Original release date: 5/29/2024

Expiration date: 5/29/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

This symposium will review injuries associate with knee ligament injuries and the appropriate evaluation of these injuries.  Understand acute repair and reconstruction of knee ligament cruciate/collateral and meniscus injuries.

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Understand which humeral shaft periprosthetic fractures can be treated non-operatively, and when they need surgery.
2. Understand tips and tricks for surgical fixation of periprosthetic humeral shaft fractures
3. Understand acromion and scapular spine fractures associated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and tips and tricks for surgical fixation

Faculty

• Moderator: Niloofar Dehghan, MD
• Michael McKee, MD
• Benjamin Ollivere, MD

Original release date: 3/27/2024

Expiration date: 3/27/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

The prevalence of upper extremity periprosthetic fracture is increasing significantly. While trauma surgeons are well trained and comfortable with treatment of lower extremity periprosthetic fractures, for some, fractures of the upper extremity remain elusive. We believe a trauma surgeon should have the appropriate knowledge and expertise to treat fractures of the upper extremity, such as periprosthetic fractures around a shoulder prosthesis, or acromion stress fractures associated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty.  This webinar discusses how to best treat these difficult injuries for optimal outcomes: when is non-operative treatment is appropriate, which should be treated surgically, as well as technical aspects of how to perform the surgical procedures. The webinar will inform and educate Trauma surgeons so they can comfortably manage these injuries, and not routinely defer to the "shoulder" surgeons.

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1) Understand Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Nonunions Following Polytrauma

2) Identify Treatment Strategies in the Acute Setting to Treat and Augment Fracture Repair

3) Appreciate and Develop Understanding for the Post-Traumatic Care of the Polytraumatized Patient

Faculty

• Moderator: Augustine Saiz, MD
• Mark Lee, MD
• Leah Gitajn, MD
• Justin Haller, MD
• Stephen Warner, MD

Original release date: 4/24/2024

Expiration date: 4/24/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

Lecture on the evolving basic and clinical science on how polytrauma effects fracture healing. There will also be case-based discussion with real examples of polytraumatized patients with nonunions in order for participates to appreciate the various treatments provided and ongoing clinical challenges.

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Understand the surgical nuances of the induced membrane technique (i.e. Masquelet technique).

2. Understand the indications of using specific bone transport modalities.   

3. Identify the complication profile of treating segmental bone defects with various methods

Faculty

• Moderators: Mark Fleming, DO & James Blair, MD
• Jana Davis, MD
• Geoff Marecek, MD
• Vinicius Craveiro, MD
• Roberto Hernandez-Irizarry, MD
• John Scolaro, MD, MA

Original release date: 5/22/2024

Expiration date: 5/22/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

The target demographic is senior residents, orthopaedic trauma fellows, and any interested attendings wishing to learn more about these techniques.  Specific topics will include the utilization of induced membrane techniques and bone grafting, bone transport utilizing circular frames (struts +/- acute shortening, cable transports), and bone transport with all-internal techniques (plate-assisted bone segment transport, bone transport nails if back on the market).  

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. To hear other surgeons share their stories of difficulty while operating

2. To discuss methods of support when going through a difficult case

3. To discuss methods of moving on after a difficult case

Faculty

• Moderator: Jane Liu, MD
• Michael Archdeacon, MD, FIOTA
• Giselle Hernandez, MD

Original release date: 10/30/2024

Expiration date: 10/30/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

The goal is to assure early attendings that everyone has feelings of inadequacy when they feel they cannot execute a case perfectly. The target audience is residents, fellows, and early career attendings.

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. To have the orthopedic trauma surgeon be aware of and consider arthroplasty options to geriatric lower extremity fractures.
2. To delineate tips and tricks for using arthroplasty in the acute management of geriatric lower extremity fractures.
3. To help the orthopedic trauma surgeon decide between fixation and arthroplasty in certain geriatric lower extremity fractures.

Faculty:

• Moderator: Philip Kregor, MD
• Scott Marston, MD
• Erik Lund, MD 
• Andrew Schmidt, MD, FIOTA

Original release date: 6/26/2024

Expiration date: 6/26/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

There needs to be continued discussion bridging the gap between arthroplasty experts and orthopedic trauma surgeons. Often, because of call schedules, the orthopedic trauma surgeon is responsible of the acute geriatric fracture that may benefit from arthroplasty.

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Participants will learn how to successfully treat CPTFF with locking plates.
• Participants will learn how to successfully treat CPTFF with intramedullary nails.
• Participants will learn how to successfully treat CPTFF complications such as poor start site and varus/apex anterior deformity with or without leg length inequality.

Faculty:

• Moderator: Clifford Jones, MD
• Frank Liporace, MD
• Stephen Kottmeier, MD
• Michael Kain, MD
• Michael Talerico, MD
• Timothy Achor, MD

Original release date: 7/24/2024

Expiration date: 7/24/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

Complex per trochanteric femoral fractures (CPTFF) are common and complicated with osteoporosis, short segment fixation, muscle pull, and bone comminution/loss.  We describe predictable and successful plating and nailing tips and trips with cases.  Furthermore, we describe techniques for successful revision of complications especially nail cut out, poor start site, and varus/apex anterior deformity with or without leg length inequality

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Explain diagnosis of Fracture Related Infection.
2. Review current best practice of FRI prevention.
3. Determine best practice for management of FRI.
4. Determine the future of Infection prevention and treatment.

Faculty

• Moderator: William Obremskey, MD, MPH, FIOTA 
• Arun Aneja, MD, PhD
  
• Malcolm DeBaun, MD
• Roman Natoli, MD, PhD

Original release date: 7/31/2024

Expiration date: 7/31/2027

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

 Infection continues to be one if not the most common complication after fracture fixation.

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the "Disclosure" tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity