OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to – (1) Recognize fracture patterns in orthopedic cases, (2) Formulate treatment plans using evidence-based knowledge and guidelines, (3) Discuss the rationale for different treatment modalities for the orthopedic trauma patient.

PLANNER/MODERATOR DISCLOSURE:  Michael Brennan, MD and Daniel Stahl, MD, have disclosed they are consultants for Stryker.  Russell Ward, MD, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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 Cyndi Kruedelbach at cyndi.kruedelbach@bswhealth.org