Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries
Description
Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation MethodSuccessful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form. Getting the Most out of the Activity As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed. While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Review and describe how adult brachial plexus injuries are devastating life-altering injuries occurring with increasing frequency.
- Outline and discuss the critical concepts in surgical management of adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries that include: knowledge of injury patterns; timing of surgery; prioritization in restoration of function; and management of patients outcomes.
Disclosures
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Price:
$40.00
Credits:
- AAOS 1.0 CME
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Professions:
Physician
Test Code: JAAOS1019
Published: October 1, 2019
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)