Management of Lower Extremity Deformities in Cerebral Palsy: A Hands-on Cadaver Course

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 6:00 PM - Friday, February 21, 2025, 3:00 PM, Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education, St. Louis, MO


This two day course will focus on indications and advanced surgical techniques in addressing lower extremity deformities in patients with cerebral palsy.  The course include didactic lectures, case presentations, and hands-on cadaveric labs.  

1. Review and discuss proper evaluation of lower extremity deformities and contractures in patients with cerebral palsy.
2. Discuss the planning process for operative and non-operative treatment of lower extremity deformities and cerebral palsy.
3. Review and demonstrate the proper techniques in surgical procedures addressing lower extremity deformities in patients with cerebral palsy.

Please visit the course registration site by clicking here, for more information on fees, agenda, faculty, and to register. Any questions on this course, please contact the Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education office, [email protected].

Accreditation 

Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:

Saint Louis University designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (APPs, nurses, and other types of learners).  The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

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Physical Therapy

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Continuing Education Program is a continuing education sponsor for the State of Illinois to provide Physical Therapy and Occupation Therapy CE courses. 

State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License # 216.000085 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026 - CE Contact hours: 20.75

State of Missouri: Acceptable continuing education is automatically approved if such course or activity is obtained as follows; Courses and activities sponsored/approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) As stated in Chapter 3-Licensing of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants, 20 CSR 2050-3.203, page 15.

Occupational Therapy 
State of Illinois Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License #224.000052 Expiration Date: 12/30/2025 Contact hours: 20.75

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Saint Louis University School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.