Head to me.aapmr.org to access the new interventional pain self-assessment examination for practitioners (SAE-P). After completing this enduring activity, learners will:
- Recognize the appropriate use of radiofrequency interventional treatment of knee pain, including when it should be used and how.
- Understand the systemic effects of locally injected glucocorticoids.
- Identify the risks and benefits for using spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain
- Demonstrate efficacy and safety in using Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for treating chronic pain
- Appraise the evidence regarding the impact of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) on low back pain, relative to specific diagnoses.
- Demonstrate efficacy and safety when using botulinum toxin A injections to treat peripheral neuropathic pain
- Practice the safety guidelines which have been put in place to minimize the risk of neurologic complications after epidural steroid injections.
- Recognize the safety of spinal radiofrequency neurotomy procedures in patients with metallic posterior spinal instrumentation
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Don't forget: One complimentary SAE-P is included with AAPM&R membership for fellow and associate members. Complete this new SAE-P and earn 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your annual American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II requirement. Open your August issue of PM&R and start learning today!