Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting

Objective 1: Describe outcomes and provide technical tips for complex primary and revision knee and hip arthroplasty, including the appropriate selection of patients and selection of surgical procedures.

Objective 2: Discuss indications for surgical management of sports-related injuries to the upper extremity and knee.

Objective 3: Provide an overview of recent technical advances in the area of musculoskeletal trauma and reconstructive surgery.

Objective 4: Provide an update on the status of metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty,corrosion associated with hip implants and hip resurfacing.

Objective 5: Review the current challenges and latest information regarding musculoskeletal tumor surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hand, and foot and ankle surgery.

Objective 6: Describe state of the art treatment for pediatric, traumatic, and degenerative spine disorders.

Objective 7: Describe the current techniques and outcomes after hip joint preservation surgery.

Objective 8: Understand the indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes of shoulder arthroplasty.

Objective 9: Describe state of the art treatment for traumatic and degenerative shoulder disorders.

Objective 10: Discuss current research across specialty fields of orthopedic surgery to encourage further improvements in surgery to benefit patient outcomes.