AAOS Spine Practice Prep Plan

List Price
$419.00
Member
$319.00
Resident
$229.00
Learn More Learn More Learn More
eLearning
Online Learning
CME: 65.00
SAE: Yes
AAOS New Product
AAOS Special Deal
Accessory

CME expires June 30, 2026

PREPARE. PRACTICE. EVALUATE.

Test your knowledge on the diagnosis and management of adult degenerative conditions and traumatic injuries of the spine and prepare for board examinations and maintenance of certification with essential content from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) library.
This six-module study plan has been developed in conjunction with the AAOS Spine Content Committee to prepare orthopaedic surgeons for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Spine Practice-Profiled Recertification Examination.
Selected AAOS content aligns with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Spine Recertification Examination Blueprint, making this course not only an essential study tool but also an excellent resource for surgeons interested in obtaining a well-rounded foundation in current orthopaedic spine surgery-related concepts.


AAOS Spine Practice Prep Plan Lead Editors
Abhishek Kumar, MD, FRCSC
Peter Derman, MD

AAOS Spine Practice Prep Plan Editors
I. David Kaye, MD
Peter G. Passias, MD, MS, FAAOS, FACS
Robert Ravinsky, MD, MPH, FRCSC


Table of Contents
Module 1: Cervical Spine
Module 2: Thoracic Spine
Module 3: Lumbar/Sacral Spine
Module 4: Differential Diagnoses
Module 5: General Principles
Module 6: Perioperative Management


Key Features

  • Knowledge Check — AAOS board-style self-assessment examination questions specifically selected to address the top-tested content
  • Recommended Readings — Full-text PDFs of recent, relevant AAOS book chapters; Instructional Course Lecture chapters; and Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons articles
  • Lecture Presentations — Audiovisual presentations from key AAOS Annual Meeting Symposia and Instructional Course Lectures and the Orthopaedic Video Theater
  • Study Activity — Digital flashcards to test knowledge and highlight key, testable concepts
  • Build-a-Quiz — Create mock quizzes or individualized question banks to reinforce specific content areas
  • Complete the program at your own pace
  • Track your progress and performance
  • Pick up where you left off across your devices

  • Learning Objectives

  • Interpret current clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging studies related to adult degenerative disorders and traumatic injuries of the spine.
  • Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills for the management of adult degenerative spine disorders and traumatic injuries.
  • Understand the anatomy, basic science, and physiology of the stable and unstable spine.
  • Differentiate between appropriate surgical and nonsurgical treatment strategies.
  • Apply evidence-based orthopaedic literature in your practice.
  • Earn up to 65 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits.

     


    You may also be interested in...

    Surgical Insights: Taking Orthopaedic Trauma Call
    List Price
    $429.00
    Member
    $339.00
    Resident
    $245.00