Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis & Treatment of the Upper Extremity

Objectives:

• Learners will employ physical exam techniques and analyze imaging studies to help determine the definitive diagnosis and appropriate treatment options for upper extremity injuries.
• Learners will develop familiarity with outpatient treatment options for common upper extremity injuries, thereby utilizing them effectively.
• Learners will determine optimal imaging modalities and interpret x-rays and MRIs, thereby improving patient outcomes by assisting in early diagnosis and rehabilitation or necessary referral to specialty care.
• Learners will optimize patient care by better understanding non-operative management of common upper extremity conditions versus the need for possible specialist referral and surgery.

The Maine Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.The Maine Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.