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In this presentation Michael P. McClincy, MD, explains the radiographic features of patients with mild hip dysplasia. Justin Arner, MD, analyzes unstable hips and identifies important exam findings, while William Anderst, PhD, describes in vivo hip kinematics and the technology used to assess it. Daniel Lueders, MD, explains the role of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in the unstable adolescent hip.

Education Objectives

Upon Completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify relevant radiographic feature of patients with mild of borderline hip dysplasia 
  • Identify the expected recovery and functional/mechanical benefits of arthroscopy for mild dysplasia
  • Explain the anatomy of the hip
  • Identify those with unstable hips
  • Explain vivo hip kinematics
  • Identify technology used to assess hip kinematics
  • Describe the role of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in the unstable adolescent hip
  • Explain the capacity of the ultrasound to dynamically evaluate the anterior femoracetabular joint

Disclosures

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated.

Dr. William Anderst receives; 

  • Grant/Research Support: Smith & Nephew and Paragon28

No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Accreditation Statement 

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

For your credit transcript, please access our website 4 weeks post-completion at http://ccehs.upmc.com and follow the link to the Credit Transcript page. If you do not provide the last 5 digits of your SSN on the next page you will not be able to access a CME credit transcript. Providing your SSN is voluntary.

Release Date: 8/03/2021 | Last Modified On: 8/9/2022 | Expires: 8/9/2023

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