Orthopedic Management of the Child with Cerebral Palsy

Wilmington, DE US
October 16, 2024 to October 18, 2024

This three-day course will review all aspects of orthopedic management of the child with cerebral palsy, with a special focus on hip and gait pathology presented by the Nemours Children's Health team. 

Course Structure

  • Multiple short lectures will include comments and questions from attendees.
  • Multiple case presentations allow discussion of treatment options.
  • Course is limited to 30 attendees.
  • Attendees are encouraged to bring cases if they desire.

Special Focus

Cerebral Palsy Hip Problems

  • Hip surveillance
  • Hip dysplasia prevention treatment
  • Hip reconstruction
  • Salvage options
  • Managing hip dysplasia in the ambulatory patient

Gait Problems in CP

  • Natural history of gait pathology
  • Timing of gait treatments
  • Torsional malalignments
  • Crouch gait
  • Stiff knee gait
  • Diagnostic decision making Spasticity management for gait

 

    Target Audience

    Early and mid-career pediatric orthopedic practitioners treating children with cerebral palsy.

    Registration Fee*$700

    *Registration is limited to 30. 

    Nemours Associates: To charge the cost of this program to your hospital continuing education account, enter your Cost Center number in the Coupon area at checkout.

    Learning Objectives

    • Recognize and develop a treatment plan for hip dysplasia in pediatric Cerebral Palsy (CP) patients at an early stage, which can improve quality of life.
    • Apply the most current scientific data to manage their pediatric patients with CP.
    • Recognize specific gait impairments with children with CP and develop a treatment plan.

     

    Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Sue Hockenberry, Suzanne.Hockenberry@Nemours.org.

    Additional Information

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    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 21.50 MOC ABOS - Orthopaedic Surgery
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment Examination requirements] of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery's Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.
    • 21.50 MOC ABP - Pediatrics
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 21.50 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
    • 21.50 MOC ABS – Surgery
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
    • 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

      The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 21.50 Continuing Education
      This activity is designated for 21.50 continuing education credits.
    Course opens: 
    04/01/2024
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2024
    Event starts: 
    10/16/2024 - 8:00am EDT
    Event ends: 
    10/18/2024 - 3:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $700.00
    Add to calendar: 

    Doubletree by Hilton Wilmington
    4727 Concord Pike
    Wilmington, DE 19803
    United States
    +1 (302) 478-6000

    Room Rate: The Conference attendee special room rate is $147 (plus tax).  Reservations must be made by September 25, 2024.
    Reservations: Please Click Here to reserve your room!
    Amenities and Accessibility: Please go to Doubletree by Hilton for more information.

    All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

    Course Director(s)

    Freeman Miller, MD, Emeritus Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Michael Shrader, M.D.

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
    Planner(s)

    Jason Howard, B.Eng, MD, FRCSC, FRCS(Glasg), FAAOS

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Shanna Midgley, MSN, CPNP-PC

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
    Speaker(s)

    Jason Howard, B.Eng, MD, FRCSC, FRCS(Glasg), FAAOS

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Nancy Lennon, BS, MS, DPT

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Maura McManus, Chief, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Freeman Miller, MD, Emeritus Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Laura Owens, MD, EMBA

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Michael Shrader, M.D.

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Arianna Trionfo, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Jennifer Ty

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
    Disclosure link: 
    Nemours Disclosure Form

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation. 

    American Board of Surgery and American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)  
    Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification programs. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS and ABOS credit. 

     

    Available Credit

    • 21.50 MOC ABOS - Orthopaedic Surgery
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment Examination requirements] of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery's Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.
    • 21.50 MOC ABP - Pediatrics
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 21.50 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
    • 21.50 MOC ABS – Surgery
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
    • 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

      The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 21.50 Continuing Education
      This activity is designated for 21.50 continuing education credits.

    Price

    Cost:
    $700.00
    There are no more spaces available for this course.

    *Registration is limited to 30. 

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