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.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

MOC Claim Credit Deadline: 10/28/2029

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Identify opportunity spaces for adding a new procedure to a surgical practice.
2. Identify challenges (and strategies for mitigating these challenges) when adding a new procedure to a surgical practice.
3. Discuss a rational progression for taking on more complex cases when adding a new procedure to a surgical practice.
4. Discuss methods for gaining competence with a new surgical procedure.
5. Discuss methods for identifying mentor(s) when adding a new surgical procedure.

Faculty:

• Moderator: Luke Lopas, MD
• Yohan Jang, DO
• Joel Post, DO
• Brett Crist, MD

Original release date: 10/28/2026

Expiration date: 10/28/2029

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

Many orthopaedic trauma surgeons incorporate procedures into their practice that go beyond, strictly speaking, trauma care. As new surgical techniques are introduced, and established ones change and evolve, relying on residency and/or fellowship training may be insufficient to meet the current and evolving patient and surgeon needs. This activity will help orthopaedic trauma surgeons to identify strategies and best practices for expanding their scope of practice to meet patient care needs.

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.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

MOC Claim Credit Deadline: 9/30/2029

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Implement strategies for the management of bone loss in complex periarticular fractures of the upper and lower extremity. 

2. Understand when and how to utilize osteoarticular allograft for reconstruction of large defects.

3. Recognize when arthroplasty options may offer a better outcome.

Faculty:

• Moderator: Taylor Yong, MD
• Andrew Choo, MD
• Timothy Achor, MD
• Michael Githens, MD

Original release date: 9/30/2026

Expiration date: 9/30/2029

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

Managing periarticular bone loss during acute trauma presents significant clinical challenges. Surgeons often lack adequate training in advanced techniques needed to effectively address periarticular bone loss when treating complex fractures. This activity seeks to enhance surgeon understanding of available management strategies for periarticular bone loss in acute fracture cases, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes through improved surgical decision-making and technique implementation.

There is limited evidence in the orthopaedic trauma literature on strategies to manage periarticular bone loss. Much of the existing evidence can be found in the musculoskeletal oncology literature. In my early career, I have sought the advice of these experts in the management of periarticular bone loss cases. Other surgeons will benefit from the strategies and techniques outlined in this educational activity.

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.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

MOC Claim Credit Deadline: 8/26/2029

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1) Describe the Acute Care Orthopedics model.

2) Describe the differences between Acute Care Orthopedics and private practice, employed, and locum tenens.

3) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Acute Care Orthopedics.

Faculty:

• Moderator: Jonathan Scherl, MD, MBA
• Amy Ravindra, MD
• Phil Krueger, MD

Original release date: 8/26/2026

Expiration date: 8/26/2029

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

Orthopedic surgeons are uniformed about Acute Care Orthopedics. They do not know that this career path exists alongside academics, hospital employed, and private practice. They do not know the difference between Acute Care Orthopedics and Locum Tenens. Orthopedic surgeons at all stages of their careers need to be aware of all of their practice setting options.

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.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

MOC Claim Credit Deadline: 7/29/2029

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Understand injuries associated with AC/SC Dislocations and work up of injuries. 

2. Know treatment principles of acute repair and reconstruction of these injuries

3. Know treatment principles of stabilization/repair or fixation of fractures

Faculty:

• Moderator: Lauren Tatman, MD
• William Obremskey, MD, MPH, FIOTA
• Michael McKee, MD
• Niloofar Dehghan, MD

Original release date: 7/29/2026

Expiration date: 7/29/2029

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

1. Clinician ability to identify Injuries associated with SC, shaft and AC injuries and work up of injuries.

2. Clinician understanding natural history of these injuries.

3. Clinicians understanding that Acute repair of these injuries

4. Clinician knowledge of rehabilitation after acute repair and long-term consequences/outcome

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.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

MOC Claim Credit Deadline: 7/22/2029

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Define Bayes’ statistics broadly as a parallel approach to statistical analysis to complement frequentist statistics
2. Describe Bayes’ theorem and the effect on pretest probability in interpreting statistical results, particularly in diagnostic testing
3. Define resources for appraising studies using Bayesian techniques and developing Bayesian approaches for future studies

Faculty:

• Moderator: Michael Polmear, MD
• Nathan O'Hara, PhD
• Terrie Vasilopoulos, PhD
• Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH

Original release date: 7/22/2026

Expiration date: 7/22/2029

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

Statistical interpretation is foundational to evidence-based medicine. Frequentist and Bayesian statistics are two major approaches for
hypothesis testing. Bayesian studies are increasingly common in orthopaedic literature with a 4-fold increase in the last 10 years.
Investigators and readers are relatively less familiar with Bayesian statistics. However, the Bayesian approach can align with clinical
decision-making by interpreting smaller but meaningful differences that are not limited by dichotomous p-values and ‘trends toward
significance.

Both methods follow a workflow that includes sampling, hypothesis testing, interpretation, and iteration. The methodologies diverge in
application of prior knowledge and multiple hypothesis testing in Bayesian statistics.

This session will introduce Bayesian principles and Bayes’ theorem, define how pretest probability and prior information may inform
diagnostic testing using an example from prosthetic joint infection, contrast Bayesian and frequentist approaches using an example
from the VANCO trial and other studies, and describe the criteria for critically reviewing Bayesian studies.

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.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

MOC Claim Credit Deadline: 6/24/2029

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Determine stability of the prosthetic implant involved in the fracture and assess how this affects treatment strategies.

2. Develop surgical algorithms and techniques that focus on fixation allowing for early motion.

3. Predict treatment sequalae and complications following treatment so can build back up/revision strategies.

Faculty:

• Moderator: Augustine Saiz, MD
• Andrew Choo, MD
• Jonah Davies, MD
• Jennifer Tangtiphaiboontana, MD

Original release date: 6/24/2026

Expiration date: 6/24/2029

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis

With increasing population of patients undergoing upper extremity arthroplasty, there has been an increase in periprosthetic fractures involving the scapula, humerus, elbow, and forearm. Orthopaedic surgeons need to recognize these distinct patterns, understand the importance of fixation allowing for early range of motion, and be familiar with surgical concepts in treatment.

Upper extremity arthroplasty is becoming more specialized amongst Shoulder and Elbow fellowships and surgeons. However, the subsequent fractures live in a shared/nebulous space. As orthopaedic trauma surgeons are specialized in fracture care and these fractures present through the ER or trauma setting, ortho trauma surgeons are often tasked with treating them. Given this gap in training between the two fellowships, familiarity with prostheses and crossover fractures is less common. However, with some basic knowledge and algorithms, these fractures can be successfully treated.

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