Degenerative Disc Disease and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

This is a lecture-based informative session describing different degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, which commonly present to Family Medicine physicians as subacute or chronic lower back pain. We will review conditions, pathophysiological and treatment of these conditions.

Objectives:

• Define terms used to describe disc disease and changes to the spine
• Compare/contrast spondylosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
• Identify clinical findings that require immediate evaluation and radiological imaging
• Interpret radiological imaging 

Statement of Accreditation

The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy

All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.