Orthopedics CME Review Course

Knee Problems/Knee Solutions Robert E. Hunter and Jack T. Andrish Describe the difference between osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries; Explain the concept of “envelope of function” and how it applies to OCD; List the factors that increase the risk for patellar instability; Evaluate and treat injuries of the medial patellofemoral ligament; Manage juvenile ACL injuries conservatively, using a 3-phase approach.

 

Repairing Shoulder Fractures and Tears Evan L. Flatow, Jon JP Warner, Jeffrey S. Abrams, and Sumant G Krishnan Identify the indications for percutaneous fixation of humerus fractures; Choose hemi- or inverse arthroplasty to repair a humerus fracture; Manage pulley lesions appropriately for the patient’s age; State the goals and the reasoning behind the triangle double-row repair of torn rotator cuffs; Describe the natural history of a torn rotator cuff with and without surgery.

 

MIS for THA B. Sonny Bal, Lawrence D. Dorr,  Charles L. Nelson, Louis M. Kwong, and Paul J. Duwelius Employ the mini-Smith-Peterson approach for MIS; Adopt the posterior approach for MIS; Recognize pitfalls of MIS; Evaluate scientific perspectives on MIS; Manage periprosthetic fractures.

 

Examination of the Elbow/Surgery for Stiff Elbow Shawn W. O’Driscoll Diagnose medial and posterior elbow pain; Diagnose lateral and posterior elbow pain; Identify the functional arc of motion in the elbow; Perform arthroscopic capsular release for stiff elbow; Avoid injuring the ulnar nerve while surgivally treating the stiff elbow.

 

Upper Extremity Update James L. Mahoney, Terry B. Axelrod, and Robin R. Richards Diagnose and treat patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); Identify patients with CTS who are likely to benefit from surgery; Optimize outcomes of metacarpophalangeal (MP) surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of silicone and pyrocarbon MP implants in patients with RA; Assess patients with work-related injuries of the upper extremities.

Fractures and Fixation Michael D. McKee, Melvin P. Rosenwasser, and Eric G. Meinberg Fix proximal humerus fractures; Determine which distal radius fractures require fixation; Repair periprosthetic fractures after total hip arthroplasty; Treat clavical fractures; Manage elbow fracture dislocations.

 

 

Foot and Ankle Symposium Timothy R. Daniels and Mark Glazebrook Perform an optimal clinical examination of gait, symmetry and range of motion on the foot; Describe the proper movements of the calcaneus, cuboid, navicular, and metatarsal bones, and the Chopart and other joints of the foot and ankle; Identify and treat abnormalities such as cavovarus foot and equinus contracture; Determine appropriate nonsurgical and surgical treatments for stages of Achilles tendon disease; Evaluate cases of hallux calques and determine likelihood of success with various surgical options.

 

Practical Approaches to Shoulder Arthroscopy Jeffrey S. Abrams, Stephen S. Burkhart, Robert A. Pedowitz, and Sumant G. Krishnan Revise failed arthroscopic stabilization of the shoulder; Perform footprint reconstruction for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair; incorporate an understanding of biologic, mechanical, and clinical issues in considering double-row repairs; Employ effective exposure techniques in primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty; Remove cement and include allograft strut fixation in revising failed shoulder arthroplasties.

 

Elbow Issues Lewis Yocum and Felix H. Savoie III List and describe the types of injuries commonly seen in the athlete’s elbow; Perform a comprehensive physical examination of the athlete’s elbow; Review the differential diagnosis for lateral epicondylitis; Treat lateral epicondylitis by nonoperative management or percutaneous, arthroscopic, or open surgery; Describe the stages of osteochondritis dissecans, it’s arthroscopic surgical management, and postoperative care.

 

Fractures: Tibial and Clavicle/Infections: Shoulder Arthroplasty Michael S. Sirkin, Jon J.P. Warner, and Thomas F. Higgins Manage the high-energy intra-articular tibial fractures; Decide when to perform operative fixation of clavicle fractures; Employ plating in managing traumatic proximal tibial fractures; Avoid infection in shoulder arthroplasty; Perform Prosthesis with Antibiotic-Loaded Acrylic Cement (PROSTALAC) insertion for infected shoulder arthroplasties.