Join us on December 3rd for the 24th Annual Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Update 

 Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

The Slocum Research & Education Foundation in joint providership with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), is pleased to host the 24th Annual Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Update on December 3, 2016, from 8:00a - 12:00p at the Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Eugene, Oregon. Primary care providers and allied health professionals are encouraged to attend.

  Course objectives:

• Articulate modifiable contributors to chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Develop or refine skills in performing orthopedic exams of the upper and lower extremities
• Identify indications for chronic pain referrals to orthopedic specialists
• Summarize alternatives to opioid use for managing chronic pain

07:30 - 08:00   Registration and Continental Breakfast by MLK Catering

08:00 - 09:00   Plenary Session

Modifiable contributors to chronic musculoskeletal pain & impact of opioid misuse, abuse and overdose

                          Rick Finkelstein, MD, Northwest Anesthesia Physicians, P.C.

09:00 - 11:00    Break Out Session

 Select four total rotations from the two focus areas, Exams or Alternative Treatment Modalities; 30 minute rotations through each session of choice. Case examples, live models and/or live imaging demonstrations included.

Fundamentals of musculoskeletal exams: (1) Hand and Wrist, (2) Shoulder, (3) Knee, (4) Foot and Ankle. Slocum Faculty: Drs. Heather Campion, Jeffrey Tuman, Brick Lantz, & Lyle Jackson

Alternative modalities for chronic pain: (1) Stetching, core strength, posture & breathing; Slocum Faculty, Julie Embree, and (2) East meets West: Evidence-based complementary approaches; Faculty: Alicia Derby, DAOM, LAc.

11:00 - 12:00     Panel Presentation & Discussion

Indications for Orthopedic Referral and Surgery  Case series presentation with a multidisciplinary panel. Identification of cases in need of referral to orthopedics and surgical procedures typically prescribed opioids for post-operative pain control. Interactive Q & A is encouraged. Case presentations: (1) Knee pain, (2) Foot/Ankle Pain, (3) Hip versus Back Pain.

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Registration:  Pre-registration online is required by Monday, November 28, 2016 (link below).

Cost of Attendance:  The cost of attendance is $50.00. Early bird discounts in October. Use code EARLY10 to receive $10.00 off registration fee. Secure payment is available online using Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No "At the Door" registration available, advance registration required. Full refunds are available upon request to any participant who does not attend. Refunds may be requested in writing: sref@slocumfoundation.org. Participants who sign in and leave before the conclusion of an event are not eligible for refund.

Catering: We are proud to be supporting the MLK Ed Center, a collaboration between Lane County Youth Services and the Lane County Educational District, by featuring food and beverages provided by the MLK Culinary Arts Program.

Accreditation:  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of OHSU School of Medicine and the Slocum Research & Education Foundation. The OHSU School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit:  OHSU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

BOC Credit: The Donald B. Slocum Research & Education Foundation (BOP AP #P3302) is approved byt he Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 4 EBP Category hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Commercial  Support Statement: This course is made possible through a generous educational grant provided by McKenzie Crossing Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Springifeld, Oregon.

The event welcomes exhibitors. Exhibitor fees are used to pay for conference materials, staff hours, food and beverages.

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