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The Elusive SI Joint


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
VOMA - Virginia
Faculty:
Andrew Pieleck, DO
Duration:
59 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common diagnosis for back pain but is often misdiagnosed. If the diagnosis is missed, this often leads to failed treatment plans, including surgery. This can be devastating physically, mentally, spiritually, as well as financially for the patient.

Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:

  1. Understand what Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is.
  2. How Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is diagnosed/ misdiagnosed.
  3. How Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is treated.

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Faculty

Andrew Pieleck, DO Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Pieleck obtained his osteopathic medical degree at the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and completed his Residency training at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA in 2012. Dr. Pieleck completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine in 2013, in Harrisburg, PA under founding member of the AOASM and former Penn State Team Physician, Dr. Michael Cordas. Dr. Pieleck has been practicing since 2013. He is board certified in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. He acquired Access Healthcare in Lynchburg in 2018, which was founded in 2000 by Dr. David Smith. Dr. Pieleck is the head team physician at Staunton River High School, Brookville High School, Appomattox County High School, and William Campbell High School. He is always interested in talking to more high schools and colleges about how to best care for their athletes!

Disclosures: None


Accreditation Information

The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

​Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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