Chronic Knee and Shoulder Pain

This program will expire and must be completed by 07/27/26.

** Please note this program was a part of the VOC 2023. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the VOC 2023. **

In this presentation, Dr. Reynolds will provide an overview of the current management of common knee and shoulder pain. This session will also include common evaluation tools, treatment options, and modalities.

Learning Objectives:
•    Learners will be able to identify common causes of chronic knee and shoulder pain in both pediatric and adult age groups.
•    Learners will understand the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and its basic diagnosis and management.
•    Learners will be able to perform basic exam maneuvers of the knee and shoulder and know when advanced imaging is necessary/warranted.
•    Learners will explore the use of injections and ultrasound technology in the outpatient setting.
•    Learners will explore, analyze, and apply the use of different types of medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and possible narcotics, in the treatment of these patients in the outpatient setting.
•    Learners will develop skills and understanding to utilize injections with or without imaging devices to perform these procedures.
•    Learners will improve the care of chronic knee and shoulder pain in patients using current evaluation and treatment modalities.

Accreditation Statement:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.  MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME Credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Disclosure:
None of the planners for this educational activity have a 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 patients.

Grievance Policy for AOA Credit:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.