Orthopedic Grand Rounds is designed to review existing cases and apply the most current evidence-based knowledge and guidelines to establish treatment plans for improved patient outcomes.  The Orthopedic surgeon management of complex Orthopedic patients has  experienced many changes with new advancements and has improved dramatically over the past several years. The updates in this series will close gaps in knowledge related to the latest scientific information, and research related to the diagnosis, operating strategies and post-operative treatment of the Orthopedic patient.

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:  Douglas Fornfeist, MD, Clint Barnett, MD, Jayden Brown, Cody Covington, Joel Dennison, Bryan Head, Zachary Hubert, Jessica Hughes, Charles Kallina, MD, Hilda Kriel, MD, Daniel Kunzler, Joshua Lee, Jillian Mcangus, Garrett Maxwell, Scott Munroe, MD, Brian Page, Miles Parsons, Robert Reeve, Brett Robin, Robert Russell, Garret Schuchart, Gregory Sprowls, Daniel Stahl, MD, Jeremiah Steed, Wells Stewart, Jonathan Walsh, Russell Ward, and Charles Wilson 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: Douglas Fornfeist, 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.

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