Neurosurgical Focus covers a different topic in-depth each month. Enhanced by color images and video clips, each peer-reviewed issue constitutes a state-of-the-art “textbook chapter” in the field of neurosurgery.

While Neurosurgical Focus is open-access and has been free to the public since 1996, claiming CME credit is free only for AANS members. Each monthly issue offers 3 credits - earn up to 36 CME annually.

Dr. Gustavo Anton

Dr. Yamaan Saadeh

Dr. Nima Allen

Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:

1. The reader will develop a better understanding of sacroiliac joint anatomy, physiologic function, and common symptoms of sacroiliac joint dysfunction
2. The reader will develop a greater knowledge of the prevalence of sacroiliac joint dysfunction, how it can appear similar to lumbar spine dysfunction, and how to differentiate sacroiliac pathology from lumbar pathology
3. The reader will learn about the diagnosis of sacroiliac dysfunction, different treatment strategies for sacroiliac joint dysfunction and their efficacy, and minimizing risks of sacroiliac joint surgery
4. The reader will gain a greater appreciation of the burden of sacroiliac joint disease, management strategies for sacroiliac joint pain, and the anatomy and function of the sacroiliac joint.