{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Current Concepts in Bone Grafting for Spine Fusion - Vol. 15, No. 8
Activity Steps
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 ActivityAs 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:
- Describe how biology, host factors, and surgery location affect the likelihood of fusion.
- Explain the mechanism by which current graft options aid in obtaining fusion.
- Assess the current grafting options and risks and benefits associated with each alternative.
Disclosures
Dr. Wojewnik and all staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity and all faculty and staff spouses/life partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations related to this CME activity. Dr. Boden has disclosed that he is a consultant for Medtronic Inc. and that his spouse/life partner (if any) has no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations related to this CME activity. Lippincott CME Institute Inc. has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest concerning this educational activity. The authors have disclosed that Infuse Bone Graft, recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein, used as described in parts of this article has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please consult the product labeling for approved uses.
Credits:
- ACCME 1.5 CME