Total Credits: 1.0 AAFP Prescribed Credit(s), 1.0 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Learning Objectives:
1) List indications/contraindications for joint injection and how these treatment modalities can be utilized in the setting of osteopathic patient care.
2) Perform landmark guided injections of:
Knee
Greater trochanter
Pes anserine bursa
Elbow (medial and lateral epicondylitis)
Shoulder (subacromial bursa)
Wrist (carpal tunnel, deQuervain’s)
3) Discuss risks and benefits of different substances for injection (corticosteroids, viscosupplement, PRP/regenerative med)
Accreditation Statement
This educational presentation was developed according to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation standards of the accreditation requirements for category 1 CME sponsors of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) is accredited by the AOA to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The AAFP has reviewed 2025 Virtual Annual Spring Update - Enduring and deemed it acceptable for up to 18.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 05/18/2025 to 05/17/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Grievance Policy Statement
"It is the policy of the IOA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA. Complaints on Evaluation Forms also are taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content." If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the IOA office at (317) 926-3009 or send an email message to info@inosteo.org. All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.
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Dr. Kiefer is a graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) in Biddeford, ME, and is the Fellowship Director for Community Health Network’s Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship in Indianapolis, IN. She has been using and teaching sports ultrasound for the past 10 years. She is a fellow of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and Head Team Physician for the University of Indianapolis and Warren Central High School. She regularly teaches and coordinates opportunities for the family medicine residents at Community Health Network to understand and to gain practical experience with sports ultrasound.