Educational Objectives: By the end of the activity, participants will be able to:

1. Apply the diagnosis and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders as appropriate to age, cultural and linguistic patient care.

2. Share decision making through case discussions by individual practitioners.

3. Discuss and address radiology imaging findings and radiation concerns.

Target Audience: Physician Focus: Radiologists, ortho surgeons, occupational medicine, podiatrists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Planners (varies):

1. Andrew Roberts MD/Radiology, KP RWC
2. Craig Nimick, DPM, Podiatry, KP RWC

Speakers(varies):

1. Andrew Roberts MD/Radiology, KP RWC
2. Carol Treinen, MD, Ortho, KP RWC
3. Craig Nimick, DPM, Podiatry, KP RWC
4. Daniel Holtzman MD, Ortho, KP RWC
5. Giang Son, MD, Ortho, KP RWC
6. Jake Lee, MD, Ortho, KP RWC
7. James Kang, MD, Radiology, KP RWC
8. Lori Shaw, PA, KP RWC
9. Vince Si, MD, Ortho, KP RWC

CME Staff: Alvin Ting, MD, COE, KP RWC; Julia Carranza, CME Coordinator, KP RWC

Resources: 

_{1) Regional guidelines; peer review journals; evidence based clinical expertise.}

_{2) Stoller, D.W., Tirman, P.F.J. Bredella, M.A., & Beltran, S. (2006). Diagnostic Imaging; Orthopaedics. Salt Lake City: Amirsys}

_{3) Stoller, D.W. (2006) Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health}

_{4) Statdx is a link/website ofter used: my.statdx.com}

_{5) Skeletal Radiology, American Journal of Roentgenology, and Radiology are all commonly accessed articles when preparing for the conferences.}

Disclosure Statement (as appropriate):

Dr. Andrew Roberts, planner/faculty for this educational event, has disclosed he has stock with Merck, Pfizer and Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual has been mitigated.

None of the other planners, faculty, committee members or reviewers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patient.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Redwood City takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME Activity.

Kaiser Permanente does not endorse any brand -name products.

Accreditation Statement:

Kaiser Permanente Permanente Medical Center- Redwood City is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Statement:

The Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Redwood City designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.