The AOSSM/AAOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Review Course is the premier annual event for anyone who desires a comprehensive review of orthopaedic sports medicine and general sports medicine topics. This is the only course of its kind in the country providing an unparalleled overview of generally accepted standards-of-care. Those who have attended this course often comment that it has helped them communicate better with their healthcare team. With a new location this year at the elegant Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, you’ll be just steps from Chicago’s famous Theater District and Magnificent Mile shopping!

Included with the course:
• Access to the AOSSM 2019 Self-Assessment Exam to help identify areas for further study, which includes an additional 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Please note the 2019 Exam will be available in April 2019.
• Post-meeting online access to all course audio and slide presentations
• Print binder with course handouts

This congress caters for all Physicians & GP’s who are interested in learning Joint and Muscle Ultrasound with MRI Correlation. It enables delegates to learn the standard imaging views, anatomy and abnormalities that can be reported for major joints. The tutors primarily consists of senior Musculoskeletal Radiologists from all over the world who have done thousand of MSK Ultrasound cases. Special attention is given on how to interpret MSK ultrasound images for accurate diagnosis and reporting. The strength of the congress is plenty of hands-on time with faculty supervision to improve your skills and confidence in MSK Ultrasound.

AOSSM and Major League Soccer (MLS) are teaming up to provide the most current information about injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Hear from experts on not only medical and surgical treatment issues, but also how-to’s on improving performance and preventing injury, no matter the age, level of play or gender.

Registration for this course will be available in March 2019. Please check back soon for additional information!

This program will address the biologic approach to the treatment of cartilage injuries, using marrow stimulation techniques, osteochondral grafting, and cell-based repair methods to fill symptomatic defects. The program will encompass physical exam, imaging, basic science, repair, surgical and non-surgical options, and rehabilitation. Through a case-based approach there will be discussion about new research and practices, including basic science clinical applications; diagnostic imaging modalities; decision-making for cartilage restoration; osteochondral autografting; cell-based cartilage therapy; osteotomies in cartilage repair; meniscal transplantation and meniscus repair techniques; and osteochondral allograft transplantation. In addition, patient safety topics will be brought up in regards to the decision making process on what is best suited for the patient. Risks and benefits will be discussed along with alternatives – operative and non-operative management, as well as specific improvements, expectations, and patient demographics. There will also be a live surgical demonstration that will put into practice the concepts that will be discussed.

Join us for the 31st Annual Ironman® Sports Medicine Conference – a must-attend event for medical professionals with an interest in Sports Medicine and treating endurance athletes at all levels.

The 2019 Conference takes place October 6-10, 2019 at the Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The Ironman World Championship takes place on Saturday October 12, 2019

This hands-on, two-day advanced course will provide an in-depth analysis of lower extremity traumatic and overuse injuries affecting the youth athlete. This course will identify the latest evidence on tools to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries unique to the youth athlete. Special emphasis will be spent on understanding the effects of maturational status on motor planning and injury risk. Each course attendee will leave with both didactic and hands-on assessment tools to make informed, evidence-based rehabilitation and return-to-activity decisions. Case studies will be utilized throughout the course to illustrate key concepts. This interactive course will allow course participants to enhance their diagnostic, examination and treatment skills of injured youth athletes. The overall course objective is to provide attendees with a thorough frame-work to make informed decisions that will enable the course attendee to become an asset in your community to youth athletes, parents, physicians, and coaches. A comprehensive course packet will include pictures, references and clinical pearls for quick reference in the clinic.

The workshop teaches injection techniques and knowledge for orthopedic diseases. These include small, medium and large joints as well as bursa injections, nerve and muscle blocks. These procedures constitute a large portion of treatments primary care doctors can offer. Learners can practice injection techniques during the workshop. They can perform these injections and blocks without special equipment nor with excessive time in office. Indication, contraindications, complications, billing, coding and sample notes will be provided. What is learned is immediately applicable in practice.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
• Diagnose, triage and manage lumbar and cervical spine disorders
• Describe the anatomy and function of the shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle joints
• Determine the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic x-ray interpretation and exercise prescriptions in the primary care office
• Diagnose and treat orthopedic problems in the hip, thigh, knee and shoulder
• Describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration and injection for the treatment of orthopedic problems
• Discuss signs, symptoms, significance and approach to mild traumatic brain injury as a consequence of athletic endeavors
• List the current recommendations, controversies and medicolegal considerations surrounding treating the adolescent athlete