Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (POS) 2015 Spring Scientific Meeting

This course is designed for practicing orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic residents and fellows, and medical students who plan to specialize in the practice of orthopaedic surgery. The need for this program arose from the responses from previous course evaluations.

Objectives . Identify, evaluate and treat sports medicine and upper extremity disorders.
. Recognize, evaluate and treat complications related to sports medicine and upper extremity disorders.
. Differentiate and understand the management of extrinsic influences (Health Policy, Efficiencies) on their practice.
. Apply evidence-based medicine, best-practices and novel medical and surgical approaches to the above.
. Discuss approaches and techniques used to ensure patient safety in orthopaedic practice and procedures