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This online course provides information on the fundamentals of pain management; specifically on the definition and classification of pain; the physiology of pain , pain mechanisms, nad pathways; and specific nonsurgical techniques in the management operative pain. The course provides upfront educational content; opportunities to review relevant literature. The educational program provides a pretest and a post test of the material.

Course Format

This course includes the following activities, which must be completed in order:

1. Five-Item Pretest
2. OKO Topic: Physiology of Pain, Pain Mechanisms, and Pathways
3. Activity: Literature Review
4. Five-Item Posttest

ACCME Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Posting date: November 29, 2006

Next review date: November 29, 2009

The estimated time to complete this educational activity: 2 hours

This course may be completed in multiple sessions.

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Cost

AAOS Fellows, Affiliate, Candidate, and Emeritus Members	$30
US/Canadian Orthopaedic Residents	$10
All others	$50

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