About This CME Teaching Activity
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is an under recognized condition that can be a challenge to diagnose. This CME activity is designed to emphasize the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of spondyloarthritis. Faculty stress the important role of imaging in the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of SpA by describing image features and subtleties used to differentiate the spectrum of disease states.
Target Audience
Radiologists, Rheumatologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Chiropractors, Sports Medicine and Primary Care Physicians. Scientific Sponsor Educational Symposia
Accreditation
Physicians: Educational Symposia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Educational Symposia designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SA-CME: Credits awarded for this enduring activity are designated “SA-CME” by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and qualify toward fulfilling requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-assessment.
All activity participants are required to pass a written or online test with a minimum score of 70% in order to be awarded credit. (Exam materials, if ordered, will be sent with your order.) All course participants will also have the opportunity to critically evaluate the program as it relates to practice relevance and educational objectives.
Topics:
1. Pathogenesis, Genetics, and Epidemiology of Seronegative Spondyloarthritis
2. Clinical Aspects and Classification of Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
3. Radiographic Features of Axial and Peripheral Spondyloarthropathies, Including Differences with Rheumatoid Arthritis
4. MRI of the Sacroiliac Joints in Patients with Spondyloarthritis
5. MRI of the Spine in Patients with Seronegative Spondyloarthritis
6. Synovitis, Tendonitis, Enthesits and Dactylitis on MRI
7. Ultrasound in Seronegative Spondyloarthritis – Joints, Tendons and Enthesia
8. CT, Scintigraphy and Promising Novel Techniques in Imaging Spondyloarthritis
9. Case Presentations and Discussion
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