2019 MCW Spine Day

2019 Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Spine Day is organized by Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and will be held on Aug 09, 2019 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Target Audience:
• Medical Doctors
• Chiropractors
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physical Therapists
• Athletic Trainers

Available Credit:
• 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
• 5.50 Hours of Participation

Description:
This symposium is designed for providers who treat patients with spine related disorders and are interested in understanding special populations and helping manage patient expectations and understanding regarding opioids in spine pain.

Learning Objectives:
• Highlight the evidence surrounding opioid use in spine pain including how to discuss this with your patient, understanding alternative treatments to opioids and the effect these options have on opioid use
• Provide an understanding of special considerations for spine pain in athletic populations including the aging athlete and pediatric populations
• The athletic panel will also discuss back pain in the golf athlete
• Discuss special considerations regarding spine pain in worker’s compensation claims to include biopsychosocial considerations and considerations for rehabilitation in this population

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.