The Professional Boundaries Program is a dynamic, interactive three-day educational training program facilitated by a minimum of two physicians board-certified in psychiatry.

The program objective is to assist the professional in addressing the issues that contribute to their misconduct in the workplace.

This course was designed to help participants expand their knowledge of topics across the spectrum of shoulder sports medicine, shoulder trauma, and shoulder arthroplasty.

Topics:

-Rotator cuff tears
-Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty
-Fractures and dislocations
-Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
-Perioperative management

Format: Didactic presentations, debates, case-based panel discussions, live surgery broadcasts, and two hands-on bioskills labs (space is limited).

Musculoskeletal disorders and diseases are the leading cause of disability in the United States and account for more than one-half of all chronic conditions in people over 50 years of age. Effective and early treatment of musculoskeletal disorders can mitigate the long-term impact of musculoskeletal disease and help patients return earlier to full and active lives.

The annual AOTrauma North America Tips & Tricks for Orthopedic Surgeons course employs extensive use of cases and small-group discussions and a limited number of formal lectures to create a great interactive learning environment. Over the full 4 ½ days, course participants will have ample opportunities to review and discuss clinical cases and discover how to better think through clinical problems and challenges.

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

-Explain recent technological advances in the treatment of difficult fractures
-Describe current techniques for improved wound and fracture healing, as well as fracture reduction and fixation options
-Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with commonly encountered complex fractures
-Describe current options for the treatment of complex periarticular fractures and dislocations
-Identify contemporary issues in the management of complex shoulder, elbow and wrist trauma

Beaumont's Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four participants per session, the course allows each participant to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts.

This Basics workshop will introduce the fundamental skills and techniques (use of the surgical microscope, basic suturing techniques using a plastic model, performing end-to-end arterial anastomoses utilizing femoral artery of the rat (1mm diameter), forehand suturing technique, backhand suturing technique, one-way-up suturing performing end-to-end venous anastomoses utilizing femoral vein of the rat (1,3mm diameter), interpositional vein graft, peripheral nerve repair (sciatic nerve), end-to-side anastomosis: end of the femoral artery to the side of the femoral vein).

The 2020 Orthopaedic Trauma symposium will present the latest operative and non-operative techniques and strategies used in the care of patients with complex upper- and lower-extremity injuries. Morning sessions will address fractures of the elbow and proximal humerus. Afternoon sessions will focus on traumatic injuries to hip and knee. Each session will offer participants ample time for questions and discussion. A unique feature of this year’s program is a lunch-and-learn performance improvement session with content highlighting models for skill development, “Kelee meditation” and visualization techniques. The program will close with a final session featuring practical case-based discussions of best practices.

Learning Objectives:

-Share experience and approaches to challenging cases with colleagues and expert faculty to enhance understanding of recommended treatment and management strategies
-Recognize the challenges posed by bone loss, infections, nonunions, and other issues and take steps to mitigate complications and adverse outcomes
-Identify unique and difficult fracture patterns and problems in the orthopedic trauma patient and utilize the best treatment options and algorithms for these difficult cases
-Apply performance improvement tips to improve interactions that can result in enhanced patient and provider outcomes and experiences

The Clinician Patient Communication workshop is a one day course designed to improve communication. The workshop employs the Institute for Healthcare Communication material, exercises and workbook. The materials have been successfully taught and employed throughout the country.

Objectives

-To develop a greater understanding of effective communication skills that will lead to desired clinical outcomes.
-To educate physicians about the importance of physician-patient communication as an essential aspect of health care.
-To address the notion that complete clinical care consists of more than “find it and fix it.”
-To teach the four communication components: Engage, Empathize, Educate and Enlist.
-To encourage behavioral change through the use of lecture discussions, observation, and role-playing.

The goal of RibFest 2020 is to educate learners on the indications and techniques for surgical stabilization of rib and sternal fractures (SSRF) and adjunct pain control techniques. This will be accomplished through a series of lectures and case-based discussions, and supervised hands-on cadaver training. Learners will be exposed to both open and intrathoracic techniques for plating, and intercostal nerve cryoablation and use of local anesthesia. Lectures will include: a) indications for surgical stabilization of rib and sternal fractures; b) surgical approaches for open SSRF; c) approaches for intrathoracic SSRF; d) pain control adjuncts to SSRF; e) management of complications after SSRF. The cadaver sessions will provide hands-on practical skills learning for open surgical approaches, intrathoracic approaches, and SSRF techniques. Learners will be exposed to several different instrument platforms (KLS-Martin, Synthes, Zimmer-Biomet, Atricure).

This intensive and highly interactive hands-on course will cover the most important practical aspects of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS), including step-by-step instructions for diagnostic ultrasound and evidence-based guided procedures followed by practice sessions with live models and advanced procedural applications on cadaver joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle). Participants of all levels will receive individualized training on MSKUS utilization and techniques in the upper and lower extremities as well as MSKUS indications in pediatric rheumatology (with relevant nuances), pain medicine, physiatry and sport medicine. Billing, coding, certification and credentialing in MSKUS will also be addressed.

Groups are small to facilitate one-on-one attention from faculty as participants practice injections, learn tips, and develop comfort and confidence in necessary skills to improve patients outcomes and procedures accuracy.

The theme: "Transforming Education and Practice."

Organized by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine.

Prepare for this Conference
Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrate value of second opinions
Prevalence of harmful diagnostic errors in hospitalised adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Concussion diagnoses among adults presenting to three Canadian Emergency Departments: Missed opportunities

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Registry Review Course will provide a comprehensive review for those preparing to take the APCA RMSK or ARDMS RMSKS certification exam. This course is taught by leading MSK ultrasound experts in the musculoskeletal ultrasound profession and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need MSK ultrasound registry preparation.

Format: Interactive lectures, case studies, and live, interactive mock registry exams using an interactive Audience Response System. All participants will receive a bonus 5 day access to the online registry review course. Additionally, the GCUS Registry Review PASS Guarantee offers participants access to the online course version of registry review program for 90 days if they do not pass their registry exam after completing this course (they just have to send the organizers a copy of their exam score - registry exam must be taken within six months of the review - and they’ll be granted a 90 day access to the online course version of the review).

Beaumont's Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four participants per session, the course allows each participant to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts.

This Basics workshop will introduce the fundamental skills and techniques (use of the surgical microscope, basic suturing techniques using a plastic model, performing end-to-end arterial anastomoses utilizing femoral artery of the rat (1mm diameter), forehand suturing technique, backhand suturing technique, one-way-up suturing performing end-to-end venous anastomoses utilizing femoral vein of the rat (1,3mm diameter), interpositional vein graft, peripheral nerve repair (sciatic nerve), end-to-side anastomosis: end of the femoral artery to the side of the femoral vein).

This course is designed to help clinicians who have had problems in prescribing controlled substances improve their prescribing practices.

Learning Objectives:

-Get current information on proper prescribing practices of controlled substance
-Recognize risky prescribing of controlled substances
-Apply strategies to avoid inappropriate prescribing behaviors
-Discover strategies for managing the drug-seeking patient
-Develop an approach to managing chemical dependency using SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment)
-Access state’s prescription drug monitoring program

This meeting will be delivered as a virtual experience due to COVID-19 pandemic spread.

Prepare for this Conference
Treatment of pregnant patients with bone and joint injuries complicated, requires team of physicians from multiple disciplines to improve maternal and fetal outcomes
Hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for 30-day mortality, postoperative complications, readmission, and reoperation in the operative lower extremity orthopaedic trauma patient
Patient comprehension and compliance survey to assess postoperative pain regimens in the orthopaedic trauma population

Blended Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training Course will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. The course is taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates 15 months UNLIMITED access to comprehensive online lectures and interactive case presentations through an online course, plus two days (12 hours) scan only workshop featuring a 3:1 (or less) participant to faculty hands-on scan ratio, with live human models and phantoms.

For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands-on scanning is recommended.

Topics:

-Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals and Tissue Characterization
-Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder and Shoulder Pathology
-Ultrasound Evaluation of the Normal Elbow and Elbow Pathology
-Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist
-Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee and Knee Pathology
-Ultrasound Evaluation of the Foot & Ankle
-Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip
-Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine

Continuing Dr. David A. McQueen’s legacy, this conference will promote the highest standards of orthopaedic practice by educating practitioners, supporting research, and encouraging communication between opinion leaders and community-based surgeons.

Focusing this year on both the hip and the knee, presentations are designed to provide new insights to more effective treatment of arthritis with total joint arthroplasty. Participants will hear current views on arthroplasty from clinical and basic science perspectives.

The course features:

-An intimate setting that promotes open discussions between faculty and participants
-Interactive case presentations covering challenging THA & TKA surgeries
-Diagnosis, management, treatment, and prevention of infections
-Tips in managing difficult primary and complex revision surgeries
-Informal Fireside Chats, where participant will have an opportunity to ask expert faculty any questions they have about total hip & knee replacement and get answers that will help them in their practice; and because this has traditionally been a smaller meeting, the more intimate setting encourages frank exchanges and sharing of advanced knowledge and skills

This Basic Principles of Fracture Management course is designed to provide the participant with a fundamental knowledge of the operative treatment of fractures according to the AO principles.

The four guiding AO principles of fracture fixation are:

-Anatomic reduction of the fracture fragments, particularly in joint fractures;
-Stable fixation to ensure proper healing of the fracture while allowing surrounding tissue to move and strengthen;
-Atraumatic surgical techniques to preserve the blood supply to the bone fragments and soft tissue;
-Early, pain-free mobilization returning the patient to function as quickly as possible.
This course will also cover the concepts of absolute and relative stability of soft tissue injury as applied, in context, for each limb segment’s major fracture types.

This course is the foundation for the AO North America curriculum, which teaches the surgeon how to manage trauma and trauma reconstruction. The goal of this course is not to advocate the treatment of all fractures by surgical fixation, but rather, to help ensure that when surgery is carried out, that it is done properly based upon principles, appropriate preoperative planning, and decision making.

Successfully implement a rapid recovery program, improve efficiency and optimize patient satisfaction
The Rapid Recovery Program – an accelerated discharge program aimed at reducing the length of stay after joint replacement – is implemented by streamlining patient accountability prior to surgery, ensuring the best outcomes during the perioperative process and improving the patient experience.

This single-day enriched virtual course prepares you and your team to meet the increasing demand for same-day discharge after total joint replacement. Faculty deliver your “playbook” for safely implementing an outpatient rapid recovery program in your institution of practice, covering crucial considerations, pathway options, and protocols.

This course will provide an update of current information on MR imaging in the assessment of musculoskeletal disorders in comparation with other imaging methods.

On the agenda:

-Tumors and Tumor-like Disorders
-Osteonecrosis vs Insufficiency Fractures: Emphasis on the Hip and Knee
-Chondral, Osteochondral and Subchondral Injuries: Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Terminology and MR Imaging
-Muscle Disorders: Anatomy Pathophysiology and General Abnormalities
-Muscles and Tendons About the Pelvis and Hip: Anatomy, Strains and Tears
-Labral Abnormalities and External and Internal Femoroacetabular Impingement
-Important Entrapment Neuropathies of the Pelvis and Lower Extremity
-Meniscus: Structure, Function and Patterns of Failure
-Discoid Menisci and Other Anomalies
-Bone Marrow MRI
-Knee Anatomy, Biomechanics and Footprints of Injury
-Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament
-Medial and Lateral Supporting Structures
-Postoperative Ligaments with Emphasis on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
-Patellofemoral Maltracking and Patellar Instability/Dislocation
-Quadriceps/Patellar Tendons, Fat Pads, Bursae and Plicae
-MRI/Arthroscopy Correlation
-Osteomyelitis, Septic Arthritis and Soft Tissue Infection with Emphasis on the Diabetic Foot
-Fractures/Dislocations of the Ankle and Foot: Role of CT Scanning
-Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of the Ankle and Foot
-Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity
-Tendons: Tendinosis, Tenosynovitis, Tendon Tears and Other Tendon Abnormalities
-Tarsal Coalition
-Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
-Metatarsalgia
-Plantar Aponeurosis
-Ankle/Foot Ligaments: Patterns of Injury

Fractures of the distal radius are the most common seen in adults and account for nearly one-sixth of fractures treated in emergency departments. There are many ways to treat a distal radius fracture. Each requires an individual treatment customized to deal with the specific fracture characteristics.

The Advanced Wrist Summit allows participants an opportunity to review and discuss their clinical cases. This interactive learning environment allows participants to discover new tactics and techniques on how to tackle clinical complications and challenges with our expert faculty at their side.

All participants should bring their personal cases for discussion allowing them to engage with their colleagues and faculty and optimizing their personal experience.

Adverse events in spinal surgery happen. Some of these are avoidable and can be attributed to the surgical team and others are merely risks from the procedure. Whether it is pre-operative, intra-operative or post-operative, surgeons need to know how to deal with these complications not only from a clinical perspective but also from a legal, ethical and psychological perspective as well.

During this course, a panel of experts will cover the spectrum of these perspectives to include:

-Clinical approaches to complications
-Avoiding compensable events
-Risk management
-How to prepare for the worst
-Talking with the family

This course has limited enrollment and is open to practicing orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons. The goal of this course is to discuss in a closed confidential environment the seriously adverse complication cases everyone hears about and never wants to live through.

Beaumont's Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four participants per session, the course allows each participant to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts.

Advanced Workshop, which builds on the skills learned in the Basic Workshop, incorporates more difficult scenarios in the day-to-day training, including end-to-side femoral arterial/vein anastomosis, including anastomosis of fallopian tube, carotid artery bypass, sciatic nerve repair, groin free tissue flap.

The course utilizes anesthetized rats and is held in a dedicated training laboratory.

2020 AOSpine Webinar - Multi-level Cervical Stenosis: Laminoplasty vs Posterior Decompression & Fusion

Integrative Pain Management Training and Pain Management Certification Program for primary care physicians and other specialties

Join us this fall at MAHEC in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina for a one-of-a-kind conference featuring speakers from Charles George VA Medical Center; EmergeOrtho: Blue Ridge Division; AntiFragile Physical Therapy; Patient Advocacy NC, PLLC; and Southeastern Sports Medicine.

You will have the opportunity to learn more about ERAS in the orthopaedic community, virtual reality therapy, common spinal conditions, pain management from the physical therapist’s perspective, nurse coaching for the orthopaedic patient, Achilles repairs and injuries that mimic ankle sprains. You will hear about the orthopaedic journey from a patient’s perspective.

Along with learning some exciting things about orthopaedic care, you will have the opportunity to network with other orthopedic care providers. This will be a continuing education activity for nurses and physical therapists to achieve contact hours. We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration for in-person attendance at MAHEC has been closed.
You may still register to attend virtually via live webinar.

This course prepares physicians in how to incorporate adjunctive therapy modalities such as cold laser therapy into their existing practice.

This course prepares physicians in how to incorporate adjunctive therapy modalities such as cold laser therapy into their existing practice.

Integrative Pain Management Training and Pain Management Certification Program for primary care physicians and other specialties

Advanced techniques and protocols for integrative pain management of the cervical spine, RF ablation, neurotoxin administration, exosomes.

Beaumont's Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four participants per session, the course allows each participant to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts.

This Basics workshop will introduce the fundamental skills and techniques (use of the surgical microscope, basic suturing techniques using a plastic model, performing end-to-end arterial anastomoses utilizing femoral artery of the rat (1mm diameter), forehand suturing technique, backhand suturing technique, one-way-up suturing performing end-to-end venous anastomoses utilizing femoral vein of the rat (1,3mm diameter), interpositional vein graft, peripheral nerve repair (sciatic nerve), end-to-side anastomosis: end of the femoral artery to the side of the femoral vein).

This course is set to improve orthopaedic surgeons/residents, pathologist/residents, and general surgeons/residents understanding of musculoskeletal pathology, including diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis and how to implement that understanding in their practice.

The 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting will take place in November – whether it’s in person, virtual or a hybrid. The Program Committee is working every day to create a flexible program that retains the high-quality, cutting-edge content that is the hallmark of the AAHKS Annual Meeting.

The Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons addresses a broad array of scientific topics such as implant design, outcomes, surgical techniques and complications of primary and revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA) for hip and knee surgeons. The meeting addresses the latest socioeconomic issues in health care. Special courses are also offered for residents, non-physician team members and surgeon administrators. Held in Dallas in November each year, the Annual Meeting attracts around 4,000 total attendees. Visit our YouTube channel to learn more.

Through a mix of didactic presentations and interactive debates, the expert faculty for this live CME activity will update participants on treatment options and outcomes for a variety of common and complex hand and upper extremity conditions. The first day of the meeting will be devoted to a hands-on bioskills lab where participants will practice hand and wrist procedures that involve plating, internal bracing, and arthrodesis. Opportunities to discuss with the faculty brought own patient cases will be provided.

On the agenda:

-OT Challenges Tips for Working with OT Team
-WALANT - How to Make it Right
-Ulnar Shortening - Tips & Tricks
-Flexor Tendon How to Maximize Outcomes
-Innovative Post Surgical Rehabilitation

This course continues to feature evidence-based and cutting edge diagnostic and treatment strategies for sports related and musculoskeletal conditions. The program is multidisciplinary, with expert lecturers representing a spectrum of sports medicine fields. Multiple educational formats are used, including case presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, live demonstrations of physical examination, anatomy, ultrasound and arthroscopy.

The 6th Annual Spinal Navigation, Emerging Technologies Course focuses on provocative topics and in-depth debates regarding spinal navigation and robotics application in spine surgery with nationally recognized speakers who will also lead a hands-on workshop that provides an opportunity for guided practice in the bioskills lab. The design is to gain knowledge and experience of the new modalities in spine surgery, addressing both the guidelines and controversies of the field.

This course will be offered as a safe virtual experience due to COVID-19 pandemic spread.

From evaluation and planning through surgical application and post-operative management, discover technical pearls and return to practice equipped with new insights and options.

This content-packed, interactive online course will engage participants with surgical demonstrations, case debates, rapid-fire panel discussions, and Q&A with faculty.

This course is designed to teach participants at every level of training and practice to systematically analyze hand and wrist fractures and to apply a treatment methodology based upon fracture management principles rather than upon any one implant, group of implants or singular universal technique.

These AO Principles will be stressed:

-Anatomic reduction
-Stable fixation
-Preservation of the blood supply
-Functional aftercare
-Early mobilization

Learning Objectives:
• Describe the pharmacologic profiles of benzodiazepines, opiates and other controlled drugs and withdrawal management
• Identify the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for acute and chronic pain, anxiety disorder, insomnia, depression and substance abuse
• Employ interviewing techniques relating to the diagnosis and management of substance abuse in general and prescription drug abusers in particular
• Discuss risk management strategies
• Discuss beliefs, stereotypes, attitudes about controlled substance prescribing, controlled drug abusers and chemical dependency, and consider the therapeutic implications of treatments based upon these beliefs; Controlled Substance Prescribing Simulation
• Describe headache management
• Review insomnia etiology and treatment
• Describe prudent prescribing of stimulants
• Review toxicology testing in the office practice
• Review opioid maintenance therapy
• List the special clinical requirements necessary when prescribing controlled drugs

Beaumont's Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four participants per session, the course allows each participant to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts.

Advanced Workshop, which builds on the skills learned in the Basic Workshop, incorporates more difficult scenarios in the day-to-day training, including end-to-side femoral arterial/vein anastomosis, including anastomosis of fallopian tube, carotid artery bypass, sciatic nerve repair, groin free tissue flap.

The course utilizes anesthetized rats and is held in a dedicated training laboratory.

This course is designed to enhance physician and midlevel comfort in the management of patients with diverse spinal disorders and conditions. This two-day course will focus on discussions concerning the management of spinal disorders, as well as technological advancements, controversial spine topics, complications and socio-economic issues. The course will provide a mixture of didactic, case-based and evidence based guideline review, along with an opportunity for panel discussion.

AOSpine North America Principles courses are intended to address the additional training needs and practice gaps of the orthopaedic and neurological spine residents. This course is designed to offer residents the opportunity to learn the AO principles of anatomic reduction of fracture fragments; stable fixation to ensure proper healing while allowing the surrounding tissue to strengthen; atraumatic surgical technique to preserve the blood supply to the bone fragments and soft tissue; and early, pain-free mobilization so the patient can be returned to function as soon as possible as they apply to spinal surgery. The course will also provide basic exposure to spinal disorders from expert teaching faculty from both orthopaedic and neurological spine surgery.

The modular course format will focus on the spine patient in a conceptual, case study and practical exercise format. Participants in small groups will rotate through each module over the 2-day period. All participants are encouraged to bring HIPAA compliant cases for discussion to maximize their experience at the course.

The AANA Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy Course is a 3-day course focusing on the latest techniques in both shoulder and knee arthroscopy. Case-based panels, peer reviewed clinical algorithms, live demonstrations, and 14 hours of lab time will leave you ready for clinical success. This course is designed for both the casual and advanced arthroscopist. Attendees will be able to complete a pre-course questionnaire that will best pair instructors to participants, ensuring individual goals of the course will be satisfied.

Beaumont's Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four participants per session, the course allows each participant to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts.

This Basics workshop will introduce the fundamental skills and techniques (use of the surgical microscope, basic suturing techniques using a plastic model, performing end-to-end arterial anastomoses utilizing femoral artery of the rat (1mm diameter), forehand suturing technique, backhand suturing technique, one-way-up suturing performing end-to-end venous anastomoses utilizing femoral vein of the rat (1,3mm diameter), interpositional vein graft, peripheral nerve repair (sciatic nerve), end-to-side anastomosis: end of the femoral artery to the side of the femoral vein).

This course is designed to help clinicians who have had problems in prescribing controlled substances improve their prescribing practices.

Learning Objectives:

-Get current information on proper prescribing practices of controlled substance
-Recognize risky prescribing of controlled substances
-Apply strategies to avoid inappropriate prescribing behaviors
-Discover strategies for managing the drug-seeking patient
-Develop an approach to managing chemical dependency using SBIRT (Screening, Brief
-Intervention, and Referral for Treatment)
-Access state’s prescription drug monitoring program

The program has been developed to feature both proffered abstract presentations and lectures, providing a mix of science and education. Sessions will focus on a given disease entity or family of entities, rather than on disciplines, and will include abstracts on both preclinical/translational and clinical aspects of the diseases. There will be two discussants for each session to present an introduction to the disease, followed by discussion of selected abstracts (oral presentations/posters). “Meet-the-Experts” sessions will occur every morning to stimulate interactive case discussions between panel experts and audience.

This Basic Principles of Fracture Management course is designed to provide the participant with a fundamental knowledge of the operative treatment of fractures according to the AO principles.

The four guiding AO principles of fracture fixation are:

-Anatomic reduction of the fracture fragments, particularly in joint fractures;
-Stable fixation to ensure proper healing of the fracture while allowing surrounding tissue to move and strengthen;
-Atraumatic surgical techniques to preserve the blood supply to the bone fragments and soft tissue;
-Early, pain-free mobilization returning the patient to function as quickly as possible.

This course will also cover the concepts of absolute and relative stability of soft tissue injury as applied, in context, for each limb segment’s major fracture types.

This course is the foundation for the AO North America curriculum, which teaches the surgeon how to manage trauma and trauma reconstruction. The goal of this course is not to advocate the treatment of all fractures by surgical fixation, but rather, to help ensure that when surgery is carried out, that it is done properly based upon principles, appropriate preoperative planning, and decision making.

Approved by the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association, an approved sponsor of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine.
Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) are awarded based on actual days in attendance at the conference lectures and Hands-on Cadaver workshops with a maximum of 15 CECH.

Learn the latest arthroscopic techniques and explore controversies in hip care with AANA’s Emerging Techniques in Hip Arthroscopy Course. This 2 ½ day skills course will engage attendees in a series of lectures, interactive case-based presentations and live focus demonstrations, set to include over 10 hours of hands-on lab sessions, dedicated to improving surgical skills in hip arthroscopy. Featured topics include the evaluation and surgical management of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome; hip cartilage and labrum; and extra-articular hip disorders. This course is perfect for arthroscopic hip surgeons at all career stages desiring to learn the most up-to-date research and pearls from leading hip surgeons.

Beaumont's Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four participants per session, the course allows each participant to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts.

Advanced Workshop, which builds on the skills learned in the Basic Workshop, incorporates more difficult scenarios in the day-to-day training, including end-to-side femoral arterial/vein anastomosis, including anastomosis of fallopian tube, carotid artery bypass, sciatic nerve repair, groin free tissue flap.

The course utilizes anesthetized rats and is held in a dedicated training laboratory.

Prepare for this Conference
Risk factors for in-hospital mortality after spine surgery: A matched case-control study using a multicenter database
30-day readmission after spine surgery: An analysis of 1400 consecutive spine surgery patients
Two-year results of the prospective spine treatment outcomes study: Analysis of post-operative clinical outcomes between patients with and without a history of prior cervical spine surgery

The UF College of Medicine is pleased to be able to offer this 3-day course, originally developed by Dr. Andy Spickard and his colleagues at Vanderbilt Medical Center, which was designed to address misprescribing issues.

Highlights:

-Experiential exercises emphasizing increased self-awareness
-Strategies to improve management of difficult patient problems
-Establishing appropriate physician boundaries
-Individualized learning through brief homework
-Development of new skills in substance abuse identification and prescribing practice using the technique of role play
-Specific case studies and discussions augment the experiential exercises
-Development of a plan for changing ideas, skills, attitudes and behaviors that have contributed to misprescribing

Pre-courses - December 10

This 4.5 day American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons CME-accredited summit will include cutting-edge industry-sponsored cadaveric and live surgical demonstrations (non-CME), lunch symposia, rapid-fire debates, small group discussions all with an international perspective on the latest techniques in arthroplasty and arthroscopy, as well as sports medicine of the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow/wrist, foot/ankle, trauma and spine. Once again, the organizers will continue to feature Annual Fellow, Resident & Medical Student Summit and Advanced Practitioner Summit to enhance collaborations and provide networking opportunities to enhance patient care.

This 2-day hands-on course was developed to provide training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) for evaluation of hemophilic joint disease, but also other arthritic conditions and musculoskeletal abnormalities and syndromes. The main objective of the course is to enable physicians and other health care providers to use MSKUS as a point-of-care imaging tool for diagnosis and treatment of joint pain. In addition, the course has specific elements geared towards hemophilic joint disease: recognition of joint bleeding, synovial hypertrophy and synovitis, cartilage degradation, osteochondral lesions and other structural joint abnormalities. The course also includes a teaching module pertaining to the Joint Tissue Activity and Damage Exam (JADE), a validated ultrasound imaging protocol for hemophilic joints.

Participants are encouraged to complete web modules 1, 2, 4, and 5 cme.ucsd.edu/httc/musksweb.html prior to attending the activity (a total of 2 hours of web-based instructions).

The Professional Boundaries Program is a dynamic, interactive three-day educational training program facilitated by a minimum of two physicians board-certified in psychiatry.

The program objective is to assist the professional in addressing the issues that contribute to their misconduct in the workplace.

-more contemporary topics on state-of-the-art techniques in adult reconstruction
-more faculty and participant interactions to foster robust exchange of ideas
-more audience engagement through small-group discussions in intimate settings
-more opportunities to connect with peers and thought-leaders from around the globe

AANA’s Resident/Fellow Course: Foundations in Arthroscopy provides beginning arthroscopists with superior operative expertise and finely-tuned motor skills that will help them make the best treatment decisions for their patients.

Since the first course was held in 2001, AANA has set the standard in fundamental arthroscopic education for residents and fellows and has trained nearly 2,000 residents from across the country. Many residency programs choose to send all of their PGY2 or PGY3 residents as a core part of their curriculum to establish a solid foundation for future training and a surgical career in arthroscopy.

The greatest strength of the course is the dedication of the faculty and the relationships forged between the faculty and the residents. The course provides extensive hands-on skill development, personal guidance from legendary surgeons, and the insights that can only come from close 1-on-1 interactions.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Shoulder, Hip and Spine Training Course will provide hands-on training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) of the hip, sacroiliac joint and shoulder. The objective of the course is to enable participants to use MSKUS as a point-of care imaging tool to assist with the diagnosis of painful joint. Leading MSK ultrasound experts will cover ultrasound scanning techniques, sonoanatomy, and sonopathology, including MSKUS examination of hemophilic these groups of joints. Diagnosis of iliopsoas bleeds and trochanteric pain will be highlighted.

Format: Interactive lectures, case presentations, round table discussions, and hands-on scanning.

The course is limited to 20 participants.

The 6th Annual Spine Trauma Summit provides an update on the current evidence-based practices in spine trauma care. The meeting combines lectures with interactive sessions to address questions and develop a consensus on best practices for all key areas of spinal cord injuries. This course will enhance recognition of key injury variables and provide important updates on spinal cord injury management and the latest techniques in minimally invasive spine fracture treatment. Participants will receive hands-on training using the most advanced technologies available to improve their cognitive as well as haptic skill sets.

The 6th Annual Spine Trauma Summit provides an update on the current evidence-based practices in spine trauma care. The meeting combines lectures with interactive sessions to address questions and develop a consensus on best practices for all key areas of spinal cord injuries. This course will enhance recognition of key injury variables and provide important updates on spinal cord injury management and the latest techniques in minimally invasive spine fracture treatment. Participants will receive hands-on training using the most advanced technologies available to improve their cognitive as well as haptic skill sets.

Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injection and Aspiration for Arthritic Conditions and Hemophilia will provide training in ultrasound-guided intra-articular needle placement, to perform non-invasive management of painful joints through intra-articular corticosteroid injections, aspirations of joint fluid/blood in patients with orthopedic conditions, sports injuries or hemophilia. In-plane and out-of plane needle advancement will be demonstrated on pig cadaver joints with hands-on practice on phantom or similar tissue. Targeted joints include ankle, elbow, knee, shoulder, hip, SI-joints, lumbar facet joints.

Registration will be limited to 50 participants to facilitate group discussions.

This CME course represents an intensive, evidence-based review of examination and injection techniques for musculoskeletal problems encountered in daily practice. Numerous studies demonstrate that more than 20 percent of all visits to primary care providers deal with these complaints. The pertinent history and physical examination techniques are reviewed. The functional anatomy of the joint as well as common mechanisms of injuries is stressed. After an initial review of the basics of clinical examination, demonstration and practice of examination techniques will be completed. Additionally, the benefits of joint aspiration and orthopedic injection will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

To enhance the educational experience, it is recommended that participants attend this course in comfortable attire so that you will be able to get supervised practice experience in the examination techniques pertinent to every joint. More than 75 percent of the two-day course involves interactive joint injection sessions. Each session has extensive practice times with joint models to review and practice common aspiration and injection techniques. CPT codes for the different aspiration and injection techniques are reviewed, and other issues for coding and reimbursement are discussed.

Beaumont's Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four participants per session, the course allows each participant to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts.

Advanced Workshop, which builds on the skills learned in the Basic Workshop, incorporates more difficult scenarios in the day-to-day training, including end-to-side femoral arterial/vein anastomosis, including anastomosis of fallopian tube, carotid artery bypass, sciatic nerve repair, groin free tissue flap.

The course utilizes anesthetized rats and is held in a dedicated training laboratory.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Shoulder, Hip and Spine Training Course will provide hands-on training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) of the hip, sacroiliac joint and shoulder. The objective of the course is to enable participants to use MSKUS as a point-of care imaging tool to assist with the diagnosis of painful joint. Leading MSK ultrasound experts will cover ultrasound scanning techniques, sonoanatomy, and sonopathology, including MSKUS examination of hemophilic these groups of joints. Diagnosis of iliopsoas bleeds and trochanteric pain will be highlighted.

Format: Interactive lectures, case presentations, round table discussions, and hands-on scanning.

The course is limited to 20 participants.

Hear from and connect with influential members of the trauma community, many of whom recognized academic authorities, directors of trauma centers or intensive care units, and almost all are leaders in their respective medical centers.

This Basic Principles of Fracture Management course is designed to provide the participant with a fundamental knowledge of the operative treatment of fractures according to the AO principles.

The four guiding AO principles of fracture fixation are:

-Anatomic reduction of the fracture fragments, particularly in joint fractures;
-Stable fixation to ensure proper healing of the fracture while allowing surrounding tissue to move and strengthen;
-Atraumatic surgical techniques to preserve the blood supply to the bone fragments and soft tissue;
-Early, pain-free mobilization returning the patient to function as quickly as possible.
This course will also cover the concepts of absolute and relative stability of soft tissue injury as applied, in context, for each limb segment’s major fracture types.

This course is the foundation for the AO North America curriculum, which teaches the surgeon how to manage trauma and trauma reconstruction. The goal of this course is not to advocate the treatment of all fractures by surgical fixation, but rather, to help ensure that when surgery is carried out, that it is done properly based upon principles, appropriate preoperative planning, and decision making.

This 4-day premier winter meeting will be focused on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. The faculty will present insightful commentaries on a variety of hip and knee topics, as well as highlight major healthcare issues related to orthopaedic surgery. Virtually every aspect of joint replacement will be examined through case-based panel discussions, video vignettes, and audience interaction focusing on the latest procedures and technology for hip and knee arthroplasty. The meeting will also examine issues related to the perioperative environment, including thrombosis, wound and pain management, blood conservation, quality mandates, practice management, and economics.

The New England Regional Summit is a discussion forum where nationally prominent local trauma experts interact with community-based orthopedic surgeons who are actively involved in the treatment of patients with fractures.

This informal, almost entirely discussion-based Summit is highly interactive with clinical presentations that include:

-Tips, tricks and techniques on how the faculty tackle clinical problems
-Frank confidential discussions about how to manage cases “on the fringe of normal” – a routine case that isn’t going normally
-Complications and frustrations of the experts and how they dealt with them
Each session incorporates an alternating case presentation-discussion format followed by participant case presentations. All participants are strongly encouraged to bring personal cases for discussion to optimize their personal experience and involvement – you will personally get more out of this course as a result.

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. These courses are taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures on upper and lower extremity applications for diagnostic and ultrasound guided injection/aspiration techniques. Live demonstrations, and interactive case presentations are also included. Extensive hands-on scanning is provided for upper and lower extremity applications featuring a 3:1 participant to faculty hands-on scan ratio with live models and inanimate phantoms. An optional interventional human cadaver lab can also be added to this course and is highly recommended for those interested in performing ultrasound-guided procedures/interventions such as joint aspirations and injections.

The use of human cadaveric specimens allows the learner to augment the scanning and interventional skills in order to immediately begin integrating musculoskeletal ultrasound into clinical practice. For the most comprehensive MSK Ultrasound education, combine the Introduction to MSK Ultrasound program with either the Advanced/Interventional or Regenerative Medicine MSK program. Further enhance diagnostic and interventional skills for increased confidence and competence to expand patient services. Tuition discounts are available for the combined programs along with cost-savings related to travel expenses.

Introduction and Regenerative Medicine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound. This course incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 participant to faculty hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities. An interventional workshop is also offered using human cadaveric specimens. This intro to advanced level MSK ultrasound program is designed to expand and update skills to integrate MSK applications and ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. Taught by world-renowned ultrasound experts, this course offers evidence based lectures combined with extensive hands-on scanning sessions featuring live models and human cadaveric specimens. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of multiple regenerative medicine procedures (diagnosis and techniques) on various live patients with pathologies.

This 2-day hands-on course was developed to provide training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) for evaluation of hemophilic joint disease, but also other arthritic conditions and musculoskeletal abnormalities and syndromes. The main objective of the course is to enable physicians and other health care providers to use MSKUS as a point-of-care imaging tool for diagnosis and treatment of joint pain. In addition, the course has specific elements geared towards hemophilic joint disease: recognition of joint bleeding, synovial hypertrophy and synovitis, cartilage degradation, osteochondral lesions and other structural joint abnormalities. The course also includes a teaching module pertaining to the Joint Tissue Activity and Damage Exam (JADE), a validated ultrasound imaging protocol for hemophilic joints.

Participants are encouraged to complete web modules 1, 2, 4, and 5 cme.ucsd.edu/httc/musksweb.html prior to attending the activity (a total of 2 hours of web-based instructions).

Format: Interactive lectures, case studies, round table discussions, and hands-on scanning.

Advanced and Interventional Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound live training course is taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound who incorporate in the course format comprehensive lectures and interactive challenging case presentations, including regenerative medicine cases. This course features extensive hands-on scanning with a 3:1 participant to faculty hands-on scanning ratio using live models, inanimate phantoms, and human cadaveric specimens for advanced applications and ultrasound-guided procedures. Learn the advanced and interventional musculoskeletal essentials and increase confidence to integrate the skills into clinical practice and expand MSK ultrasound services offered to patients.

Topics:

-Tendinopathy and Ultrasound-Guided Tenotomy
-Other Ultrasound-Guided Interventions: Carpal Tunnel Release, A1 Pulley Release, Hydrodissections
-Advanced MSK Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine: What, When, Why, Where
-Prolotherapy: General Principles/Practical Applications
-PRP: General Principles/Practical Applications
-Introduction to Spine Ultrasound: SI Joints & Facets: Ultrasound Anatomy & Scan Techniques
-Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options
-Advanced Foot & Ankle Ultrasound

Regenerative Medicine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course is designed to expand and update the participants' skills to integrate advanced MSK applications and ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. The course is taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive evidence-based lectures and interactive case presentations. Extensive hands-on skills training is provided featuring a 3:1 participant to faculty hands-on scan ratio with live models, inanimate phantoms, and human cadaveric specimens. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of multiple regenerative medicine (PRP) procedures (diagnosis and techniques) on various live patients with pathologies. Learn the advanced and regenerative medicine musculoskeletal essentials and increase confidence to integrate the skills into clinical practice and expand MSK ultrasound services offered to patients.

AO Spine North America Principles courses are intended to address the additional training needs and practice gaps of the orthopaedic and neurological spine residents. This course is designed to offer residents the opportunity to learn the AO principles of anatomic reduction of fracture fragments; stable fixation to ensure proper healing while allowing the surrounding tissue to strengthen; atraumatic surgical technique to preserve the blood supply to the bone fragments and soft tissue; and early, pain-free mobilization so the patient can be returned to function as soon as possible as they apply to spinal surgery. The course will also provide basic exposure to spinal disorders from expert teaching faculty from both orthopaedic and neurological spine surgery.

The modular course format will focus on the spine patient in a conceptual, case study and practical exercise format. Participants in small groups will rotate through each module over the 2-day period. All participants are encouraged to bring HIPAA compliant cases for discussion to maximize their experience at the course.

The purpose of the course is to exchange information regarding all aspects of baseball healthcare including mechanisms of injury, conservative and surgical treatment of injuries, rehabilitation, conditioning, nutrition, mental, skill, and injury prevention.
The course normally draws 300 to 400 participants along with a nationally recognized faculty.

Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injection and Aspiration for Arthritic Conditions and Hemophilia will provide training in ultrasound-guided intra-articular needle placement, to perform non-invasive management of painful joints through intra-articular corticosteroid injections, aspirations of joint fluid/blood in patients with orthopedic conditions, sports injuries or hemophilia. In-plane and out-of plane needle advancement will be demonstrated on pig cadaver joints with hands-on practice on phantom or similar tissue. Targeted joints include ankle, elbow, knee, shoulder, hip, SI-joints, lumbar facet joints.

Registration will be limited to 50 participants to facilitate group discussions.

Topics:

-Exercised induced asthma and vocal cord dysfunction in athletes with shortness of breath or chronic fatigue
-The pre-participation sports physical, including work-up of infections and safe return to play: Making it a worthwhile exercise for parents, athletes and medical personnel
-Hand, finger, wrist injuries in athletes: Splinting vs surgical approach; the differences in "jammed finger" injuries compared to volar plate injury (ligament tear), mallet finger, Jersey finger and fracture
-Initial evaluation, factors that predispose athletes to prolonged recovery, and management of sports concussions
-A systematic approach to assessment of sports shoulder injuries (dislocated shoulder vs separated shoulder) and knee injuries
-Spine injuries in athletes: The workup and management in young athletes adults; the appropriate use of X-rays, MRI, bone scan and CT
-Stress fractures in athletes: Identifying low risk vs high risk fractures, ankle sprains, mimics and stress fractures; hallmark presentation of Jones fracture, tarsal navicular and proximal/anterior tibial stress fractures and femoral neck

This meeting, presented by the Hip Society and the Knee Society, will empower participants with current approaches and preferred techniques to improve operative performance.

This 2,5-day course will offer an educational update on spine imaging and intervention utilizing the latest technology and techniques. The course will focus on diagnosis, treatment, image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, indications for surgery, and evaluation of the post-operative patient.

On the agenda:

-Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma
-Sports Injuries of the Lumbar Spine
-Spine Emergencies
-Evaluation of Peripheral Neuropathy and the Lumbosacral Plexus
-Vascular Diseases of the Spine/Spinal Cord
-Spine Oncology: The Radiologist’s Role in Imaging and Intervention
-Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
-Spine Zebras: Stranger Things
-Spine Infection and Mimics
-The Radiologist’s Role in Spine Pain Management
-Degenerative Disc Disease: Pathophysiology and New Imaging Techniques
-Regenerative Medicine Therapy for the Spine
-Diffusion Imaging of the Spinal Cord
-Spine Tumors: A Compartmental Approach
-Spinal cord fMRI
-Spine Imaging: What Else is the Surgeon is Looking For?
-Post-operative Spine Complications
-Missed Findings in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
-Pathology of the Craniocervical Junction
-Understanding the SI Joint and What the Surgeon Needs from the Radiologist

This course will offer participants the confidence to accurately diagnose and treat sports-related conditions and injuries sustained during recreational physical activities.

On the agenda:

-Pulling My Leg: Diagnosis and Treatment of Hamstring Injuries
-Tendinopathy Treatment Options
-Rehabilitation in Concussion
-Surgical vs Non-Surgical Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears
-When Ankle Injuries Need Surgery
-The Future is Here: Regenerative Treatments for Sports Injuries
-Knee Extensor Mechanism Injuries
-Rehabilitation of Common Knee Ligament Injuries
-Choosing Braces, Orthoses, and Footwear
-Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine
-Unique Aspects of the Upper/Lower Extremities Exams
-Tweaking the Mechanics: Shoulder Injuries of the Throwing Athlete
-Non-Surgical Management of UCL Injuries
-Stress in the Back: Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
-SLAP Attack: Return to Play After Surgery of Shoulder Labral Tears
-Achieving Balance in the Hyperlax Shoulder
-Injuries of Youth Overhead Athletes
-Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Hand and Wrist Injuries
-Absorbing the Shock: Return to Play After Meniscus Surgery
-Ultrasound Applications in Baseball
-Functional Motion Screening
-Physical Examination of the Cervical/Lumbar Spine in Sports
-What’s in the Sports Bag?
-Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
-Surgery for ACL Tears and Return to Play
-Algorithms: When to Refer Athletic Hip Injuries to Orthopedic Surgery

Format: Lectures, Q&A panel discussions, Baseball Biomechanics Workshop, hands-on workshop (Diagnosis/Treatment of the Concussed Patient), E-Poster presentations, and post-tests.

This meeting will offer five days of powerful education, innovation, and collaboration. Participants will be able elevate their knowledge of the most current orthopaedic science, research, and clinical practice spanning all subspecialties.

~ 25000 participants from around the world.
Venue: San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California 92101, United States

Email
meeting@aaos.org

Learning Objectives:
• Describe the pharmacologic profiles of benzodiazepines, opiates and other controlled drugs and withdrawal management
• Identify the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for acute and chronic pain, anxiety disorder, insomnia, depression and substance abuse
• Employ interviewing techniques relating to the diagnosis and management of substance abuse in general and prescription drug abusers in particular
• Discuss risk management strategies
• Discuss beliefs, stereotypes, attitudes about controlled substance prescribing, controlled drug abusers and chemical dependency, and consider the therapeutic implications of treatments based upon these beliefs; Controlled Substance Prescribing Simulation
• Describe headache management
• Review insomnia etiology and treatment
• Describe prudent prescribing of stimulants
• Review toxicology testing in the office practice
• Review opioid maintenance therapy
• List the special clinical requirements necessary when prescribing controlled drugs

This 2-day hands-on course was developed to provide training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) for evaluation of hemophilic joint disease, but also other arthritic conditions and musculoskeletal abnormalities and syndromes. The main objective of the course is to enable physicians and other health care providers to use MSKUS as a point-of-care imaging tool for diagnosis and treatment of joint pain. In addition, the course has specific elements geared towards hemophilic joint disease: recognition of joint bleeding, synovial hypertrophy and synovitis, cartilage degradation, osteochondral lesions and other structural joint abnormalities. The course also includes a teaching module pertaining to the Joint Tissue Activity and Damage Exam (JADE), a validated ultrasound imaging protocol for hemophilic joints.

Participants are encouraged to complete web modules 1, 2, 4, and 5 cme.ucsd.edu/httc/musksweb.html prior to attending the activity (a total of 2 hours of web-based instructions).

Highly regarded as one of the world’s finest limb salvage events, DLS conference will bring together the most eminent lower limb specialists for an unforgettable educational experience. The DLS conference strives to equip each member of the healthcare team with the education and resources needed to heal diabetic wounds and prevent amputations.

Format: Didactic lectures, specialty symposia, and video surgical case demonstrations, panel discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Shoulder, Hip and Spine Training Course will provide hands-on training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) of the hip, sacroiliac joint and shoulder. The objective of the course is to enable participants to use MSKUS as a point-of care imaging tool to assist with the diagnosis of painful joint. Leading MSK ultrasound experts will cover ultrasound scanning techniques, sonoanatomy, and sonopathology, including MSKUS examination of hemophilic these groups of joints. Diagnosis of iliopsoas bleeds and trochanteric pain will be highlighted.

Format: Interactive lectures, case presentations, round table discussions, and hands-on scanning.

The course is limited to 20 participants.

This symposium will provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments in the fast-growing field of orthopedic sports medicine. This educational activity will focus on improving athletic performance, along with recovery and prevention of future injuries. Clinical conditions and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hand, knee, and foot and ankle will be presented. In addition, a hands-on workshop has been designed to provide orthopedic surgeons, fellows and residents the opportunity to enhance their skills in arthroscopy and open surgery.

Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injection and Aspiration for Arthritic Conditions and Hemophilia will provide training in ultrasound-guided intra-articular needle placement, to perform non-invasive management of painful joints through intra-articular corticosteroid injections, aspirations of joint fluid/blood in patients with orthopedic conditions, sports injuries or hemophilia. In-plane and out-of plane needle advancement will be demonstrated on pig cadaver joints with hands-on practice on phantom or similar tissue. Targeted joints include ankle, elbow, knee, shoulder, hip, SI-joints, lumbar facet joints.

Registration will be limited to 50 participants to facilitate group discussions.

This meeting is a unique opportunity for pediatric rheumatology researchers and stakeholders to work on collaborative research projects face-to-face while networking with colleagues from around the world.

The Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) are organizing this Pre-Course to the MAOA Annual Conference.

Highlights:

-Preoperative and intraoperative factors that impact success in primary THA and TKA
-State-of-the-art anesthesia and analgesia protocols for rapid recovery and reducing length of stay in THA/TKA
-Unexplained pain, complications, and early failures in total hip replacement
-Painful or dissatisfied total knee replacements and algorithms for finding possible surgical solutions
-Expert tips to optimize consistency and success in primary THA and TKA from indication to rehabilitation
-Strategies in dealing with soft tissue coverage complications, oncologic diagnoses at the hip and knee, and nerve injuries following THA/TKA
Format: Didactic lectures, luncheon symposium, and interactive panel discussions.

Prepare for this Conference
(FLiP) fracture-table vs lateral positioning for femoral intramedullary nailing: A survey of orthopaedic surgeon preferences
Orthoplastic surgical collaboration is required to optimize the treatment of severe limb injuries: A multicentre, prospective cohort study
Comparing the usefulness of a fluoroscopic navigation system in femoral trochanteric fracture for orthopaedic residents with the conventional method

Prepare for this Conference
Predictive power of distal radial metaphyseal tenderness for diagnosing occult fracture
Which immobilization is better for distal radius fracture?: A prospective randomized trial
Comparison of effects of seven treatment methods for distal radius fracture on minimizing complex regional pain syndrome

This largest arthroscopy-focused meeting, celebrating 40th anniversary in 2021, will offer participants updates on the latest research, advances in techniques, and innovations in arthroscopy.

Mini-Fellowship Workshop - April 28. It will review entire DICOM MRI cases going through all images and sequences for each study, reviewing shoulder, knee, ankle, hip, wrist and elbow on Wednesday before the regular didactic checklist course. These cases will be projected on to a large screen, from Dr. Stoller’s workstation. 65 participants. MSK subspecialization. Dr. Stoller will specifically demonstrate his hints and secrets for identifying SLAP tears with high sensitivity and specificity, prospective diagnosis of meniscal tear types using actual cases. New advances in evaluating chondral labral junction injuries of the acetabulum of the hip will be discussed. 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Comprehensive Tutorial's Learning Objectives:

-Employ a shoulder checklist method including interpretation techniques for the rotator cuff and interval, biceps labral complex, inferior glenohumeralligament complex, and capsular structures
-Identify glenoid wear patterns in different instabilities
-Develop a knee checklist with foolproof ACL diagnosis and techniques for prospective diagnosis of all types of meniscal tears, differentiating circumferential surface from cross sectional tear patterns
-Introduce strategies in the evaluation of the cruciate ligaments, posterolateral instability, and articular cartilage
-Utilize a femoroacetabular impingement checklist and distinguish between FAI and DDH pathology; accurately identify acetabular-labral tear and classify the acetabular roof
-Develop an ankle checklist
-Describe all types of soft tissue ankle impingement
-Develop a wrist checklist
-Explain the relevance of perilunate instability, SLAC and triscaphe arthritis
-Develop an elbow checklist for epicondylitis and instability patterns

Prepare for this Conference
Knee symptoms among adults at risk for accelerated knee osteoarthritis: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Systolic and pulse pressure associate with incident knee osteoarthritis : Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Asymptomatic radiographic hip osteoarthritis is associated with gait differences, especially in women: A population-based study

Participants from a wide range of disciplines will form interactive learning teams to promote interprofessional education. Teams will share ideas and different perspectives for effective assessment and treatment of commonly seen pain management challenges. An interdisciplinary faculty will provide education on evidence-based pain management of case scenarios across the health care spectrum. The conference will integrate lectures, experiential exercises and case-based learning to create a rich educational experience.

Topics:

-Importance of Team-based Care
-Providing Evidence-based Pain Treatment Across Multiple Health System Settings
-Including the Emergency Department, Primary Care, and More
-Safe and Effective Opioid Prescribing Practices
-Supporting Patients with Substance Use Disorder
-Everyday Bias in Health Care: The impact on Effective Pain Management
-Integrative Medicine and Utilizing Non-Pharmacological Approaches in Pain Management

Designed for the infectious diseases practitioner, this is Mayo Clinic's first course dedicated entirely to the challenges of managing orthopedic infections. The course will feature highly interactive, case-based modules delivered by subject matter experts addressing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Participants will leave with up-to-date, practical information that can be applied immediately to their clinical practice.

This meeting is the place to learn about science, practice, public health relation, and policy aspects of sports medicine, exercise science, and physical activity.

~ 6500 participants

Learning Objectives:
• Describe the pharmacologic profiles of benzodiazepines, opiates and other controlled drugs and withdrawal management
• Identify the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for acute and chronic pain, anxiety disorder, insomnia, depression and substance abuse
• Employ interviewing techniques relating to the diagnosis and management of substance abuse in general and prescription drug abusers in particular
• Discuss risk management strategies
• Discuss beliefs, stereotypes, attitudes about controlled substance prescribing, controlled drug abusers and chemical dependency, and consider the therapeutic implications of treatments based upon these beliefs; Controlled Substance Prescribing Simulation
• Describe headache management
• Review insomnia etiology and treatment
• Describe prudent prescribing of stimulants
• Review toxicology testing in the office practice
• Review opioid maintenance therapy
• List the special clinical requirements necessary when prescribing controlled drugs

The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Sports Medicine Update and Board Review Course is a one-of-a-kind, award-winning course designed to provide a comprehensive review of all subjects contained in the sports medicine board examination. The course faculty includes internationally recognized experts in the field of sports medicine.

Learning Objectives:

-Identify the role of the team physician
-Analyze the medical and administrative responsibilities of the team physician
-Recognize the role of the team physician and potential ethical conflicts between the players and coaches
-Describe the steps that should be taken to insure a player safely returns to play
-Recognize specific liability issues surrounding the care and return to play of the injured athlete
-Describe and administer a pre-participation examination in an individual or group setting
-Identify the appropriate timing and frequency of pre-participation examinations
-Describe screening tests to detect conditions and general health of athletes
-Recognize which tests are appropriate for screening the cardiovascular system
-Develop or adopt a screening tool for assessing central nervous system conditions or previous injuries

This course is intended for orthopedic surgeons who have ample experience in primary arthroplasty and now want to become more proficient in revision procedures. This highly interactive, hands-on course will feature expert faculty, who will share the knowledge, principles, and skills necessary to evaluate arthroplasty patients who have pain, fracture, infection, instability, bone loss, implant failure, extensile exposure, component removal techniques, treatment of periprosthetic infection, evaluation of metal hypersensitivity, management of extensor mechanism injury.

Participants will learn how to determine an appropriate treatment course, identify potential pitfalls, and either work up and refer or perform revision surgery when indicated. Participants will also receive solid hands-on training in revision procedures during the bio-skills lab at Stabile Biotechnology Building.

Prepare for this Conference
Risk factors for sleep disturbance in patients with cervical myelopathy and its clinical significance: A cross-sectional study
Multi-level posterior foraminotomy with laminoplasty versus laminoplasty alone for cervical spondylotic myelopathy with radiculopathy: A comparative study
A novel MRI biomarker of spinal cord white matter injury: T2*-weighted white matter to gray matter signal intensity ratio

On the agenda:

-Evaluation and management of osteoarthritis
-Update on diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis
-Gout in 21st century: How far have we come?
-Osteoporosis: A silent killer; current state of evaluation and management
-Inflammatory back pain: How to evaluate spondyloarthritides and manage them?
-Connective tissue disease: What does it mean? How is it evaluated and when do I get rheumatology involved?
-DMARDs and biologics in management of rheumatic diseases: Current state of understanding
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): An overview
and more

This is biennial conference.

~ 700 participants
Prepare for this Conference
Protein in womb plays lifelong role in bone health
Bps804 anti-sclerostin antibody in adults with moderate osteogenesis imperfecta: Results of a randomized phase 2a trial
Molecular diagnosis in children with fractures but no extraskeletal signs of osteogenesis imperfecta

UCI Dept. of Neurological Surgery and Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery will present current practice standards on spine topics and facilitate an interactive dialogue.

Learning Objectives:

-Apply enhanced educational knowledge related to the management of various spinal conditions such as degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy/myelopathy, spondylolisthesis, spine trauma; sacroiliac joint pain, post-laminectomy syndrome, spinal tumors, deformity and scoliosis
-Review case examples and studies to guide the treatment of patients with spinal conditions at various stages of care
-Discuss new research findings

This 2-day hands-on course was developed to provide training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) for evaluation of hemophilic joint disease, but also other arthritic conditions and musculoskeletal abnormalities and syndromes. The main objective of the course is to enable physicians and other health care providers to use MSKUS as a point-of-care imaging tool for diagnosis and treatment of joint pain. In addition, the course has specific elements geared towards hemophilic joint disease: recognition of joint bleeding, synovial hypertrophy and synovitis, cartilage degradation, osteochondral lesions and other structural joint abnormalities. The course also includes a teaching module pertaining to the Joint Tissue Activity and Damage Exam (JADE), a validated ultrasound imaging protocol for hemophilic joints.

Participants are encouraged to complete web modules 1, 2, 4, and 5 cme.ucsd.edu/httc/musksweb.html prior to attending the activity (a total of 2 hours of web-based instructions).

Format: Interactive lectures, case studies, round table discussions, and hands-on scanning.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Shoulder, Hip and Spine Training Course will provide hands-on training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) of the hip, sacroiliac joint and shoulder. The objective of the course is to enable participants to use MSKUS as a point-of care imaging tool to assist with the diagnosis of painful joint. Leading MSK ultrasound experts will cover ultrasound scanning techniques, sonoanatomy, and sonopathology, including MSKUS examination of hemophilic these groups of joints. Diagnosis of iliopsoas bleeds and trochanteric pain will be highlighted.

Format: Interactive lectures, case presentations, round table discussions, and hands-on scanning.

The course is limited to 20 participants.

Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injection and Aspiration for Arthritic Conditions and Hemophilia will provide training in ultrasound-guided intra-articular needle placement, to perform non-invasive management of painful joints through intra-articular corticosteroid injections, aspirations of joint fluid/blood in patients with orthopedic conditions, sports injuries or hemophilia. In-plane and out-of plane needle advancement will be demonstrated on pig cadaver joints with hands-on practice on phantom or similar tissue. Targeted joints include ankle, elbow, knee, shoulder, hip, SI-joints, lumbar facet joints.

Registration will be limited to 50 participants to facilitate group discussions.

Learning Objectives:

-Apply a comprehensive, multidisciplinary best practice approach for patients with advanced peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI) at risk for major amputation
-Describe the role of atherectomy in CLI and its application in amputation prevention
-Treat complex chronic total occlusions in tibial and pedal arterial vessels in the patient with CLI
-Describe arterial angiosome anatomy in conjunction with cutaneous and ultrasonic angiosome mapping in patients with advanced tibio-pedal arterial disease at risk for major amputation
-Implement procedural and technological advances in wound care practices for patients facing major amputation due to advanced PAD, advanced non-healing wounds, and gangrene
-Identify the components necessary to build a multidisciplinary amputation prevention program
Implement a diagnostic algorithm which includes selective angiography as a critical step for patients with CLI who are at risk for amputation
-Incorporate advanced tibio-pedal access in combination with antegrade access in limb salvage procedures
-Describe tips and tricks for safe and effective surgical and endovascular treatment of CLI from access to closure
-Describe unique considerations when evaluating the diabetic foot ulcer in the setting of CLI
-Describe currently available drug eluting technology for the treatment of above the knee and below the knee lesions in the patient with CLI
-Describe current wire, catheter, balloon, crossing, atherectomy, re-entry, and closure devices available for treatment of CLI, and describe mechanism of action and when most appropriate to utilize
Format: Lectures, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, live demonstrations, and presentations broadcast.

Save the Date and Join Us at the San Diego Convention Center!
You can still expect high-quality education and innovation as well as new opportunities to engage and collaborate both in-person and online August 31 – September 4, 2021.

· Exhibit

· Workshop

· Company-sponsored lunch

· Mobile Lab

· Advertising in the preliminary program

· Sponsor the annual meeting and/or education programs

Prepare for this Conference
Associations of preoperative patient mental health status, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics with baseline pain, function and satisfaction in patients undergoing primary shoulder arthroplasty
Impact of diaphyseal cortical thickness on functional outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Does strength deficit correlate with shoulder function in patients with rotator cuff tears? Characteristics of massive tears

This symposium will foster a greater understanding of the clinical problems associated with degenerative disc disease and will highlight cutting-edge scientific research in areas of basic biology, epidemiology, disease mechanisms, biomechanics, tissue engineering, and imaging of the intervertebral disc.

The program will feature invited talks by several leading researchers with opportunities for new investigators, postdoctoral trainees, and graduate students to present their work in podium/poster sessions and to exchange ideas in an informal setting with experienced investigators at the forefront of their field.

Learning Objectives:
• Describe the pharmacologic profiles of benzodiazepines, opiates and other controlled drugs and withdrawal management
• Identify the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for acute and chronic pain, anxiety disorder, insomnia, depression and substance abuse
• Employ interviewing techniques relating to the diagnosis and management of substance abuse in general and prescription drug abusers in particular
• Discuss risk management strategies
• Discuss beliefs, stereotypes, attitudes about controlled substance prescribing, controlled drug abusers and chemical dependency, and consider the therapeutic implications of treatments based upon these beliefs; Controlled Substance Prescribing Simulation
• Describe headache management
• Review insomnia etiology and treatment
• Describe prudent prescribing of stimulants
• Review toxicology testing in the office practice
• Review opioid maintenance therapy
• List the special clinical requirements necessary when prescribing controlled drugs

2021 Minnesota Memorial Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium