Jointly Provided by University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Injury to the spine, pelvis and hip are some of the most common injuries seen in an orthopaedic practice and may account for up to 15-20% of sporting related visits to the emergency room. Spinal, pelvic and hip injuries most commonly occur to soccer, baseball, volleyball and football athletes but they are also frequently seen in athletes who are involved start/stop activities, running and collision sports. Adolescents as well as adults can be dramatically impacted by these injuries.

Change of direction, hyperextension and overuse can place extremely high stresses on the spine, pelvis and hip resulting in injuries to the bony, ligamentous and muscular structures. Working in an integrated and coordinated fashion, the spine, pelvis and hip serve as the basis for support for locomotion and movement. Impairment of normal function can dramatically impact mobility, function and quality of life.

Athletes involved in collision sports may suffer traumatic injury to their spine, pelvis and hip. Fractures and subluxations can cause significant injury which may result in paralysis and death A firm grasp of anatomy, biomechanics, and early recognition of spinal, pelvis and hip disorders is vital for appropriate management strategies. Understanding the goals of conservative and surgical management is important for practitioners who are working with athletes with these injuries who wish to return to sporting activity. Preventative exercise programs are recommended to reduce the incidence of spine, pelvic and hip injury in sports.

This activity will comprehensively address hot topics related to spinal, pelvic and hip injury in sports and provide evidence based recommendations for optimal management of these injuries.

The purpose of this activity will be to discuss the current concepts associated with spine, pelvic and hip injury and care. We will review the existing body of research in order to help the clinician make better sense of their understanding of spine, pelvic and hip injury, treatment and rehabilitation options for their patients.

Please complete the registration form on the right. . There will be a minimal, non-refundable tuition fee of $35 assessed which must be paid by credit card at the time of registration. Course registration includes continental breakfast, refreshment break, lunch, continuing education credits, and course materials.

This activity is designed for primary care and sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physician assistants, and physical therapists who have interest in spinal, pelvic and hip injury.

Upon completion of this program, attendees should be better able to:

• Recognize common risk factors of spinal, pelvic and hip injury.
• Describe common injury mechanisms of spinal, pelvic and hip injury.
• Review various conservative and operative treatment options for athletes with spinal, pelvic or hip injury.
• Describe the current imaging methodologies used to evaluate patients with spinal, pelvic and hip injury.
• List the goals, criteria and benchmarks for spinal rehabilitation and progression.
• Identify factors that influence femoral acetabular injury.
• Describe the imaging approaches for the identification of pubalgia and the conservative and operative treatment options.
• Discuss preventative strategies for reducing spinal, pelvic and hip injury.

Andrew Boyarsky, MD, FACS
Presenting the Timothy M. Hosea Memorial Lecture
Professor of Surgery, Emeritus, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; General Surgeon, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center

Jeffrey R. Bechler, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Orthopaedic Surgeon, UOA

Gino Chiappetta, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Orthopaedic Surgeon, UOA

Charles J. Gatt, Jr., MD
Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Orthopaedic Surgeon, UOA

Matthew McDonnell, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Orthopaedic Surgeon, UOA

Dino Pinciotti, MS, PT
Director of Physical Therapy, UOA

Kenneth G. Swan, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Orthopaedic Surgeon, UOA

Charles J. Gatt, Jr., MD

Eric Nussbaum, MEd, ATC, LAT
Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Athletic Trainer, UOA

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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.

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 3.75 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.

University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC (BOC AP# P959) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 3.75 EBP Category hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are expected to check in at the registration desk, attend the program and complete the credit request and evaluation forms at the conclusion of the activity. Athletic Trainers are required to complete the activity post-test as well.

A letter certifying attendance and credit verification will be mailed to participants within four weeks.

Athletic trainers will be provided with their certificate of attendance/CEUs upon receipt of their completed evaluation.

All individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the activity. The activity faculty are further required to disclose discussion of off-label/ investigational uses in their presentations. These disclosures will be made to the audience at the time of the activity.

University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC
2 World’s Fair Drive
Route 527 – Easton Ave and US interstate 287
2^nd Floor Conference Room
Somerset, NJ 08873

Complimentary parking will be available at the meeting venue

For additional information, questions, concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Eric Nussbaum at 908-300-5833 or by email at ericn@uognj.com.

University Orthopaedic Associates and Rutgers reserve the right to modify program content, faculty and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary. If the activity is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.