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Session: Annual Meeting Symposium II

Annual Meeting Symposium II: How Optimizing Our Patients’ Mental Health can Enhance Functional Recovery After Musculoskeletal Trauma

Thursday, October 19, 2023
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Location: 4B

    Moderator(s)

  • AM

    Anna N. Miller, MD, FIOTA (she/her/hers)

    Jerome J. Gilden Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs
    Washington University in St. Louis
    St. Louis, Missouri, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

    • Faculty(s)

  • DS

    Daniel Stinner, MD

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • BO

    Ben Ollivere, MD

    Chair of Orthopaedic Trauma
    Univeristy of Nottingham
    Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

    Disclosure(s): Smith & Nephew: Consultant (Ongoing), Grant or Research Support, or I am listed as the PI (Ongoing), Other Financial or Material Support (Ongoing); Stryker: Consultant (Ongoing), Speakers Bureau (Ongoing)

  • Heather A. Vallier, MD, FIOTA

    Case Western Reserve University
    Metrohealth Med Ctr
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • Sarah Hendrickson, MEd

    Chief of Strategy and Implementation
    Evellere Group
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • David Ring, MD, PhD (he/him/his)

    Associate Dean for Comprehensive Care
    Dell Medical School--The University of Texas at Austin
    Austin, Texas, United States

    Disclosure(s): Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research: Other Financial or Material Support (Ongoing); MyMedicalHub: Stock Shareholder (excluding mutual funds) (Ongoing); Skeletal Dynamics: Other Financial or Material Support (Ongoing); Wolters Kluwer: Other Financial or Material Support (Ongoing)

  • PW

    Philip Wolinsky, MD

    Prof Orthopedic Surgery
    Dartmouth Medical Center
    hanover, New Hampshire, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

This symposium will address mental health and social issues associated with slowing and/or preventing full recovery after MS injuries. Factors important to developing resilience and to promote successful recovery will be described. Supporting research will be summarized. Potential strategies for the implementation of patient-centered programs and financing will be presented. Most orthopedic surgeons have limited education and training regarding mental and social health opportunities, effective communication and relationship-building strategies, and navigating the current health environment that deprioritizes mental health care issues. The potential roles of advocacy and partnership to access mental health resources for our patients will be explored.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Develop strategies to educate, engage and empower patients and providers regarding mental and social health needs and resources during recovery from injury.
  • Assess existing supporting research and develop directions for future work.
  • Implement programs to foster resilience during recovery. Resource acquisition and advocacy will be discussed.