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Brandon J. Yuan, MD, FAAOS
Editor-in-Chief
ONLINE, Scored and Recorded
10 SAE CME; 100 multiple-choice questions
CME for this program expires on 1/15/2029
2026 Musculoskeletal Trauma Examination Description:
Identify and test current concepts in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of musculoskeletal trauma. Review aspects of care of the injured patient, from initial evaluation through acute management, biomechanics of fracture fixation, perioperative decision-making, and early and late complications.
Educational Objectives
As a result of completing the 2026 Musculoskeletal Trauma Self-Assessment Examination, I am able to:
- Determine appropriate treatment techniques for injuries to the upper and lower extremities, pelvic ring, and acetabulum.
- Apply principles of fracture fixation for injuries to the ankle and foot.
- Manage complications associated with musculoskeletal trauma care.
- Apply biomechanical principles supporting current treatments for treatment of musculoskeletal trauma.
- Determine appropriate diagnostic modalities in the initial evaluation and management of musculoskeletal trauma patients.
- Apply the findings of recent literature in the prevention of complications after surgical management of lower extremity musculoskeletal trauma, including infection and venous thromboembolism.