Innovative Techniques: The Knee Course

The course will be held September 17-19th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and offers 27.5 CME credits. Our faculty are among the most recognized names in orthopedics, and many will be conducting live surgical demonstrations.

Objectives of the Course

  • To learn about the latest innovative techniques and modalities in knee repair and replacement.To participate at a fast-paced course presented by acclaimed faculty.
  • To elevate your anatomy and injection techniques at our optional pre-conference Ultrasound workshop.
  • To combine a superior educational experience with the excitement of a vacation at the fabulous Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
  • To stretch your CME budget further with breakfast and lunch (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) included in your registration fee.

Meniscus

  1. Identify the variables that factor into the treatment of meniscal tears
  2. Explain the principles of meniscal repair
  3. Describe various options treatment of meniscal tears including transplantation

Outcomes Scores and Electronic Database

  1. Identify the outcome instruments used in knee surgery
  2. Explain the significance of patient satisfaction and how it relates to future reimbursement
  3. Explain the principle features of an electronic outcomes database
  4. Describe how to implement a system for tracking surgical results in their own practices

Knee Ligaments

  1. Identify and treat ACL injuries including those eligible for repair
  2. Identify and treat injuries to the Anterior Lateral Ligament
  3. Explain the principles of anatomic reconstruction
  4. Describe current knee ligament reconstructive procedures
  5. Identify challenging reconstructive cases and develop a treatment plan

PCLR

  1. Identify and treat knee ligament injuries
  2. Explain the principles of augmentation
  3. Describe how to decide between repair and reconstruction
  4. Identify complex cases and develop a treatment plan

Biologics and Cartilage

  1. Identify cartilage lesions and associated injuries
  2. Develop a systematic approach to the treatment of cartilage lesions
  3. Explain the approved uses for Orthobiologics in the United States

Patellofemoral

  1. Identify patellar maltracking issues
  2. Explain the principles of treatment of patella disorders
  3. Describe how to implement a systematic approach to treatment of patellar injuries

Pediatrics

  1. Identify common knee injuries and disorders in children
  2. Explain the principles of treatment of knee injuries in patients with open growth plates
  3. Develop a systematic approach to knee injuries in the young athlete
  4. Describe avascular necrosis and develop an appropriate treatment algorithm

The Elite Athlete

  1. Identify unique challenges in the treatment of professional athletes
  2. Explain how body habitus affects treatment options
  3. Develop a thoughtful approach to athletes with unique abilities

The Active Patient with OA

  1. Identify and treat early knee arthritis
  2. Explain the available treatment options
  3. Describe how to evaluate a patient for a knee sparing treatment
  4. Develop a treatment algorithm for the young active patient with arthritis

Total Knee Arthroplasty

  1. Identify and treat knee arthritis
  2. Explain the principles of knee arthroplasty
  3. Describe how to plan for and correct deformities
  4. Identify complex cases and develop a treatment plan
  5. Demonstrate how to avoid common surgical technique errors which lead to early implant failure

Innovative Techniques

  1. Identify innovative techniques for knee replacement
  2. Discuss indications for each technique
  3. Describe how to decide between conventional and innovative techniques

Complex Cases

  1. Identify and treat knee complex scenarios involving TKA
  2. Explain the principles of revision surgery
  3. Describe how to identify and manage complications of TKA
  4. Explain how to maximize patient function and satisfaction following a complication or failed TKA