Orthopedics Today
puts clinical news
in perspective
At Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2013, learn from Orthopedics Today Editorial Board members and other medical experts who can explain the clinical significance of the research data being presented. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how new research and developments may impact your practice.
CME Information
Target Audience
This course is designed for orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons.
Learning Objectives*
At the conclusion of this activity, attendees should be able to:
- Evaluate strategies for the management of total joint replacement in younger and older patients and to minimize and recognize surgical complications.
- Review and critique current treatment options (arthroscopic and open) for sports-related and knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries.
- Summarize preferred surgical approaches for joint replacement, knee ligamentous reconstruction, shoulder stabilization, and the preferred use of arthroscopic applications.
- Define surgical and nonoperative approaches for common knee injuries.
- Review current approaches to patellofemoral, meniscal, and articular cartilage surgery.
- Evaluate current approaches to minimize and manage postoperative thromboembolic disease and infection.
- Review latest applications and treatment options for fractures around the shoulder, elbow, knee and hip in active patients.
- Assess current surgical approaches and newer concepts for total knee and hip arthroplasty.
- Discuss patient care and treatment strategies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes in private practice.
- Diagnose sports-related neurologic injuries such as pinched nerves and concussions and determine the necessary steps for treatment and return to play.
*Learning objectives subject to change
