University Hospitals Spine Institute’s 1st Annual Comprehensive Spine Care Forum
The program was developed and presented by University Hospitals health system’s orthopaedic and neurological experts part of the UH Spine Institute. The program was designed for clinicians who treat patients with spinal disorders and those who have an interest in broadening their knowledge of the state of the art approach to the diagnosis and management of spine disease.
Learning objectives:
- Be familiar with the Multidisciplinary approach to care provided by the University Hospitals of Cleveland Spine Institute
- Recognize the clinical and radiographic presentations of spinal disorder
- Delineate the differences between elective and urgent spinal conditions, including myelopathy and radiculopathy
- Discuss the initial diagnostic approaches to common spinal conditions and subsequent referral strategies
- Identify treatment indications and strategies for spine disorders including both operative and non-operative options, as presented by experts from multiple discipline
Evaluation and Treatment of the Patient with Low Back Pain
Nicholas U. Ahn, MD discusses the evaluation and treatment of chronic lower back pain.Cervical Radiculopathy & Myelopathy
Zachary Gordon, MD discusses Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy and how to identify during an exam and provide treatment.Metastatic Disease of the Spine
Christina W. Cheng, MD focuses on metastatic disease of the spine and provides methods of diagnosis and treatment.Medication Management for Acute and Chronic Back Pain
Melinda M. Lawrence, MD reviews types of pain and discusses medication options, prescribing guidelines, and the efficacy of treatment.“Role of Physiatry in Multidisciplinary Spine Care”
Edwin Capulong, MD overviews health care models for spine care and gives and introduction to TM&R services offered across the system.Physical Therapy for Spinal Pathologies: 80% of My Caseload in 15 Minutes or Less
Benjamin Cooksey, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS identifies the benefits of early referral to outpatient physical therapy for neck and lower back pain, and differentiates the services offered for spinal patients from other disciplines.1st Annual Comprehensive Spine Care Forum: University Hospitals Spine Institute Panel Discussion
1st Annual Comprehensive Spine Care Forum: University Hospitals Spine Institute case reviews presented on October 6, 2018.