Distal ulnar fracture is a prevalent upper extremity injury frequently encountered in emergency departments. Targeting first responders, physicians, and support staff, this course emphasizes the comprehensive management of distal ulnar fractures alongside radial injuries. Highlighting the necessity of surgical correction for the radius before addressing the ulna, the course navigates through nuanced treatment approaches, advocating conservative management based on individual patient considerations like age, activity level, and expectations.The course explores the complexities surrounding distal ulna fractures, offering insights into scenarios necessitating surgical intervention to prevent complications such as malunion and compromised hand function. By equipping healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines with an enhanced understanding of distal ulnar fracture management, this review aims to optimize treatment decisions and outcomes while mitigating the risks associated with inadequate comprehension of this injury’s nuances.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/141508
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Hand, Surgical Critical Care