CME Course

AAOS/ASSH Advanced Elbow and Wrist Arthroscopy and Reconstruction

Registration Fees:

Members, Resident/Post Residency Fellow, Nonmembers, Emeritus

Course #: 3331 Nov 12 - 14, 2009 06:00PM - 06:00PM Rosemont, IL Directions to the OLC, Rosemont, IL Maximum Enrollment: 96	Online registration is currently unavailable. For more information, please call Customer Service Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM CST at US and Canada - 800-626-6726, International ++847-823-7186 or email custserv@aaos.org.
Course Directors: Michael Hausman, MD; Matthew D Putnam, MD CME Credit: 19 Please Note: Course participants are required to submit a completed evaluation in order to receive CME Credits.

Participation Requirement:

Participants in Academy surgical skills programs must have completed or be currently enrolled in a residency program accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Surgeons from outside of the United States are required to have similar residency program credentials.

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Academy would like to thank the American Society for Surgery of the Hand for the many contributions made by its members in the production of this program. The Academy and orthopaedic specialty societies work together to provide orthopaedic surgeons with the highest quality educational programs and publications. This cooperative spirit among colleague organizations is an important resource and valuable asset for the orthopaedic community.

AAOS/ASSH extends sincere appreciation to Biomet (Silver Level) for an Educational Grant in support of this program.

Educational Display opportunities available for this course. Display registration form can be completed online. Your AAOS id number is required for entry and a credit card number is required for online registration.

Refine your skills and learn new techniques
Learn effective arthroscopic procedures for the elbow and wrist as well as new, advanced techniques for contracture release, fracture treatment and stabilization. This course offers a combination of didactic instruction, faculty demonstrations, debates and hands-on lab practice designed to clarify the pros and cons of various treatments and impart a new skill set or level of comfort with treating traumatic and degenerative problems of the elbow and wrist.

Course highlights include:

Treatment options for lateral epicondylitis

Elbow and wrist arthritis and contractures

Faculty tutorials for attendees desiring extra assistance

New this year!
This year’s course includes new topics including: treatment of osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow, arthroscopic nerve dissection and protection, dry wrist arthroscopy, arthroscopic wrist contracture release, small joint (CMC and MCP) arthroscopy and an expanded and lively debate on controversial topics. In addition, there is a Thursday evening debate and case presentation session for participants who arrive early.

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to:

• Evaluate, diagnose and understand the pathoanatomy of traumatic and degenerative conditions of the elbow and wrist
• Compare and contrast surgical and nonsurgical treatment protocols for elbow and wrist instability, fractures and arthritis
• Demonstrate elbow and wrist arthroscopy techniques
• Manage complications of wrist arthroscopy and how to avoid them

Who should attend this course?
This course will benefit practicing orthopaedic and fellowship-trained spine surgeons who have been in practice for several years.

How far will your skills advance at this course?
Test yourself and find out
Before participating in a key surgical lab, complete the "Performance Checklist" to evaluate your confidence at each stage of the procedure. Evaluate yourself again after the lab to find out exactly how far you have progressed. This distinctive AAOS CME offering creates the opportunity to reflect upon and pursue your desired performance level. Participation is voluntary and results are confidential.

Faculty:

Julie E Adams, MD	Mark S Cohen, MD	Phani K Dantuluri, MD
Ken Faber, MD	William Bennett Geissler, MD	Jeffrey A Greenberg, MD
Graham J W King, MD	Jeffrey C King, MD	Donald H Lee, MD
Daniel J Nagle, MD	A Lee Osterman, MD	Rick F Papandrea, MD
Marco Rizzo, MD	Walter H Short, MD	Joseph F Slade III, MD
Scott P Steinmann, MD	Scott W Wolfe, MD
Please note: Course content and faculty are subject to change.

DO NOT make your travel reservations until you have received written confirmation of your Course Registration.

Course Location/Housing:

Hyatt Rosemont
6350 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
Hotel Phone Number: 800/233-1234
Rates: $149 Single/Double Occupancy
Housing cut-off date: October-16-2009
You can make your housing reservations online

If the room block fills prior to the deadline, the hotel cannot guarantee availability and/or the special AAOS rate.

Discount Airfare/Car Rental:

Call CorpTrav Management Group toll-free (800) 211-8016, or United Airlines at (800) 521-4041, to receive special discounts for the following carriers: United, Ted, US Air, Air Canada, Lufthansa - Reference# 549KD

For discount car rental, call Hertz Rent-a-car (800-654-2240) (www.hertz.com) - Reference Number# CV02KS0014

Individuals traveling from outside the US and Canada will need to contact a travel agency or the airlines directly within their country.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has appointed CorpTrav Management Group as the official air travel coordinator. To book your air travel online, please review the Housing and Air Travel Information.

Request for a refund must be received in writing in the Academy Office (AAOS, 6300 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018-4262) by November-06-2009. In all instances a cancellation fee will be charged. Beyond these dates, no monetary refunds will be issued. Instead, the tuition amount, less cancellation fee, will be credited toward another AAOS course within one year.

The Academy reserves the right to cancel a course thirty (30) days prior to the course date. Any person who has registered for the course will be notified by email and/or certified mail at the address noted in the AAOS member database. A telephone call will also be made to each registrant for whom a number is available. Persons whose registration is received after a course is cancelled will be notified by telephone, email or mail. Registration fees will be refunded in full. However, other costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

For additional information or to register, contact Customer Service at 1 (800) 626-6726 (US and Canada) or 1-847-823-7186 for outside US and Canada Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM CST or email custserv@aaos.org.