AUGUST 2016 | The Surgical Technologist | 353 cost effective. Some studies observed a mix of nonmetallic and metallic implants, but there was no significant differ- ence in the outcome reported. 3 A B O U T T H E A U T H O R Angela Miller is a Certified Surgical Technologist, who specializes in ortho- pedic surgery. She graduated from the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illi- nois, with an associate’s degree in surgi- cal technology. Angela would like to give special recogni- tion to the hard working and dedicated operating room staff at Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital. As a former workplace for her, it was there that she gained extensive knowledge in her specialty, and received most of her trainings. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their unconditional love and support, and her former teachers at the College of DuPage, for giving her the skills that has created many opportunities for her. Angela currently works at Johnson Memorial Hospital, in Franklin, Indiana, and is very proud to become a team member to a hospital that provides excel- lent patient care. R E F E R E N C E S 1. Gebhard, F; Kregor, P; Oliver, C. Patella; Open Reduction; Tension Band Wiring. Patella. Ed. Colton, C. AO Surgery Reference, nd. Accessed April 10, 2015. https://www2.aofoundation.org/wps/portal/surgery?- showPage=redfix&bone=Knee&segment=Patella&classification=34-C 1.1%2F2&treatment=&method=ORIF+-+Open+reduction+internal +fixation&implantstype=Tension+band+wiring&approach=&redfix_ url=1285238823367&Language=en> 2. Sesamoiditis-OrthoInfo - AAOS. Sesamoiditis-OrthoInfo - AAOS. Ameri- can Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, nd. Accessed April 10, 2015. http:// orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00164 3. Heusinkveld, M; DenHamer, A; Traa, W; Oomen, P; Maffulli, N. Treatment of Transverse Patellar Fractures: a Comparison betweenMetallic and Non- metallic Implants. Treatment of Transverse Patellar Fractures: A Compari- son betweenMetallic and Non-metallic Implants. BritishMedical Bulletin, March 25, 2013. Accessed April 10, 2015. http%3A%2F%2Fbmb.oxford- journals.org% 2Fcontent%2Fearly%2F2013%2F04%2F24%2Fbmb.ldt013. full 4. Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures-OrthoInfo - AAOS. Patellar (Kneecap) Frac- tures-OrthoInfo - AAOS. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, nd. April 10, 2015. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00523 5. Alexander, EL; Rothrock, JC; Alexander, SM. Orthopedic Surgery. Alexan- der’s Surgical Procedures. St Louis, MO: Elsevier/Mosby, 2012. 437. Print. 6. Fuller, JR. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. St Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier, 2010. 182+. Print. 7. Goldman, MA. Orthopedic Surgery. Pocket Guide to the Operating Room. Philadelphia: FA Davis, 2008. 599-601. Print. C E E X A M Earn CE Credits at Home You wi l l be awarded cont inuing educa- tion (CE) credits toward your recertifica- t ion af ter reading the des ignated ar t i- cle and completing the test with a score of 70% or better. If you do not pass the test, it will be returned along with your payment. Send the original answer sheet from the journal and make a copy for your records. If possible use a credit card (debit or credit) for payment. It is a faster option for processing of credits and offers more flexibility for correct payment. When submitting multiple tests, you do not need to submit a separate check for each journal test. You may submit multiple journal tests with one check or money order. Members this test is also available online at www.ast.org. No stamps or checks and it posts to your record automatically! Members: $6 per credit (per credit not per test) Nonmembers: $10 per credit (per credit not per test plus the $400 nonmember fee per submission) After your credits are processed, AST will send you a letter acknowledging the number of credits that were accepted. Members can also check your CE credit status online with your login information at www.ast.org. 3 WAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR CE CREDITS Mail to: AST, Member Services, 6 West Dry Creek Circle Ste 200, Littleton, CO 80120-8031 Fax CE credits to: 303-694-9169 E-mail scanned CE credits in PDF format to:
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