Lumbar Facet Syndromes and Joint Arthroplasty

Abstract

Dr. Wang is Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1095 NW 14th Terrace, Lois Pope Life Center, D4-6, Miami, FL 33136; E-mail: [email protected]. Unless otherwise disclosed below, each faculty and staff's spouse/life partner (if any) has no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations related to this CME activity. Dr. Wang has disclosed that he is a consultant for DePuy Spine, Biomet Spine, Aesculap Spine, and Globus Medical. All staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations related to this CME activity. The author has disclosed that facet arthroplasty revision is currently in FDA trials. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation assessment survey on the enclosed form, answering at least 70% of the quiz questions correctly. This activity expires on February 29, 2012.