The Orthopedic Fracture Conference is designed to review existing cases and apply the most current evidence-based knowledge and guidelines to establish treatment plans for improved patient outcomes.  Current standards in the treatment of orthopedic trauma patient are constantly changing and physicians in this field lack adequate time to review, discuss, and synthesize all the new information that is available.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:  (1) Recognize fracture patterns, (2) Formulate treatment plans, (3) Discuss the rationale for different treatment modalities.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Mark Rahm MD, Douglas Fornfeist MD, Russell Ward MD, Clint Barnett MD, Ronak Desai MD, Hilda Kriel MD, Scott Munroe MD, Robert Probe MD, Robert Reeve MD, Brett Robin MD, Ashley Startzman DO, Bryan Head MD, Zach Hubert MD, Brian Page MD, Wells Stewart III MD, Jacyen Brown MD, Miles Parsons MD, Gregory Sprowls MD, Charlie Wilson MD, Garret Schuchart MD, Jeremiah Steed MD, Jon Walsh MD, Joel Dennison MD, Daniel Kunzler MD, Josh Lee MD, Garrett Maxwell MD, Caleb Davis MD, Patrick Ryan MD, Luke Villamaria MD, and Randy Volkmer MD do not have a relevant financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients.

Michael Brennan has disclosed he receives a consulting fee as an educational consultant for Stryker. Bryce Allen has disclosed he receives an honorarium as a reviewer for Summit Reviews. Kirby Hitt, MD has disclosed he receives an honorarium as a speaker for Stryker Orthopedics. All relevant financial relationships have been resolved.

PLANNERS DISCLOSURES: Daniel Stahl, MD does not have a relevant financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients.  Michael Brennan has disclosed he receives a consulting fee as an educational consultant for Stryker.  All relevant financial relationships have been resolved.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

For information please contact Samantha Smith at Samantha.Smith1@BSWHealth.org