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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 4/11/2008 |
| Termination Date | 4/11/2011 |
| Cost |
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| Description | According to the National Institutes of Health, most herniation takes place in the lower back (lumbar area) of the spine. Lumbar disk herniation occurs 15 times more often than cervical (neck) disk herniation, and it is one of the most common causes of lower back pain. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Carole Miller, MD and Gary Rea, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: 1.) Recognize the evaluation of patients with lumbar HNP. 2.) Recognize the surgical indication for lumbar HNP. 3.) Explain the role of surgical and non-surgical care in the treatment of herniated disks. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
