This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: Members attend for free!

Description

The responsible prescribing and management of opioids remains a critical component of orthopedic practice. This CORE Opioid Education webinar will provide orthopedic surgeons with essential, evidence-based guidance on safe opioid prescribing, multimodal pain management strategies, and practical approaches to reducing opioid-related risks while effectively managing postoperative pain.

Through expert-led discussion and real-world clinical insights, faculty will review current best practices, evolving guidelines, and strategies for balancing effective pain control with responsible stewardship of opioid medications. This session is designed to support orthopedic surgeons in meeting the DEA educational requirements for opioid prescribing while strengthening clinical decision-making and improving patient safety.

Learning Objectives

• Review current guidelines and regulatory considerations for opioid prescribing relevant to orthopedic practice.
• Implement multimodal pain management strategies to optimize postoperative pain control while minimizing opioid exposure.
• Identify risk factors for opioid misuse and strategies for mitigation, including patient screening and monitoring.
• Apply evidence-based prescribing practices that support responsible opioid stewardship and improved patient outcomes.

Co-Directors

Mary F. Carnduff, MD, MBA, FAAOS and David Ring, MD, PhD, FAOA, FAAOS

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.