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Management of Non-Arthritic Hip Pain

May 19, 2018

Details

May 19, 2018
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
UPMC St. Margaret
15 Freeport Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Intent and Objectives

Upon completion of this conference, the participant should be able to:

  • Identify and discuss common causes of non-arthritic hip pain, including femoroacetabular impingement, labral tears, and soft tissue injuries
  • Utilize subjective history, physical examination, and radiographic interpretation skills to differentiate between the causes of non-arthritic hip pain
  • Implement evidence-based treatment strategies for the conservative management of non-arthritic hip pain
  • Determine when patients should be referred for evaluation for surgical management of non-arthritic hip pain
  • Discuss the most commonly utilized surgical techniques to better assist with pre-operative education and post-operative care
  • Understand and implement post-operative physical therapy protocols
  • Perform return to sport testing on patients with non-arthritic hip pain

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, and athletic trainers to better assist with the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with hip pain.

Course Directors

Craig S. Mauro, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Burke and Bradley Orthopedics
Associate Program Director
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Assistant Team Physician, Pittsburgh Steelers

Ashley Young Disantis, PT, OCS, CSCS
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
UPMC Rooney Sports Complex

Continuing Education Credit

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 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 are awarded 0.6 continuing education units (CEU’s) which are equal to 6.2 contact hours.

Registration

Register by visiting the Center for Continuing Education in Health Sciences (CCEHS) website.

  • Select “Upcoming Events.” Click on the appropriate event to begin registration.

Payment for tuition is due at the time of registration and must be made with debit/credit card on the CCEHS website.

For more information, contact Barbara Murray, RN, ONC at 412-784-5773 or murrayb3@upmc.edu.