LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83821636281?pwd=fbG09EcwhtYAA8NTldwa2wTADrDcwp.1&from=addon

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:  (1) Discuss the chondrotoxic potential of different local anesthetics used in injection therapy; (2) Analyze the systematic review data for evaluate the statistically significant evidence deleterious effects different local anesthetics used in injection therapy; (3) Review the methods and data collection criteria to identify bias within data collection/article selection (Jayaram, et al., 2019); (4) Discuss the background of TFESI as a tool to treat radicular pain; (5) Analyze if there were significant differences in effectiveness between particulate and non particulate treatment groups’ (6) Identify potential sources of biases in this particular study design (Kennedy et al., 2014)

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Patricia Colucci, DO (PGY-4) and Mason Tincher, DO (PGY-3) have 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.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have 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.

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 Alina Manjiyani at [email protected]