Overview

4 out of 5 (4 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

17 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Neuromas are benign nodular tumors that arise from a nerve. Neuromas are non-neoplastic masses of connective tissue, Schwann cells, and regenerated axons that can develop anywhere in the body. Although there are various types of neuromas, the term most commonly refers to traumatic neuromas, which develop as an injured nerve starts to heal in an uncontrolled manner, resulting in a lump of unorganized axon fibers and non-neural tissue growth. Traumatic neuromas can be caused by any type of nerve injury, including surgical trauma, blunt force trauma, nerve transection, or chronic inflammation. Other neuromas can occur secondary to syndromes (eg, neurofibromatosis) or true neoplastic processes (eg, acoustic neuroma or Morton neuroma).

Diagnosis of traumatic neuromas is initially made by clinical assessment with diagnostic imaging studies performed to evaluate the location and severity of nerve injury. The characteristic clinical presentation consists of a history or source of injury followed by the gradual development of a firm, ovoid palpable mass, typically less than 2 cm in size, with pain symptoms. Traumatic neuroma treatment consists of surgical and nonsurgical management, including physiotherapy, medications, and high-frequency electrical stimulation. This activity for healthcare professionals aims to enhance learners' competence in selecting appropriate diagnostic tests, implementing appropriate management approaches, and fostering effective interprofessional teamwork to improve patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the pathophysiology of neuroma formation and propagation.

  • Differentiate subtypes associated with neuromas.

  • Determine primary treatment modalities for traumatic neuromas.

  • Apply effective strategies to improve care coordination among interprofessional team members to facilitate positive outcomes for patients with traumatic neuromas.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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