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Event Details


Section on Biologics & Basic Research: Osteoporosis & the Elderly

Starts: Tue 5:00AM CT (Jul 23, 2013) Ends: Mon 6:30PM CT (Jul 22, 2013) OnDemand

Program Details

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This recorded webinar focuses on the unique challenges of managing osteoporosis in elderly spine surgery patients. Experts will discuss instrumentation considerations for fragile bone structures, pharmacological treatments, and the role of vitamin D in bone health. It equips spine surgeons with the latest insights and practical approaches for improving outcomes in elderly patients with osteoporosis, addressing both surgical and medical management strategies.

Chair

Wellington Hsu, MD

Faculty

Paul Anderson, MD

Scott Daffner, MD

Ronald Lehman, MD

What You'll Learn

Describe the key considerations for instrumentation in spine surgery for elderly patients with osteoporosis, focusing on bone fragility and surgical technique adjustments.

Identify pharmacological treatment options and diagnostic methods for managing osteoporosis in elderly patients undergoing spine surgery.

Evaluate the role of vitamin D in osteoporosis management, including criteria for correction and supplementation in surgical patients.

Assess strategies to improve bone health and surgical outcomes in elderly patients with osteoporosis through both surgical and non-surgical interventions.

Analyze case studies and research findings to apply evidence-based approaches for managing osteoporosis in elderly spine surgery patients.

Audience

Orthopedists, PA/NPs, Nurses, Physical Therapists, scoliosis specialists and other professionals with an interest in spine care

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Continuing Medical Education (CME)s

The North American Spine Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of

1.5

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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