18th Annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)/American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Sports Medicine Course

18th Annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)/American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Sports Medicine Course is organized by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and would be held during Feb 7 - 12, 2017 at Sheraton Steamboat Resort and Conference Center, Steamboat Springs, Colorado , United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event basically for Physical therapists, Physical trainers, Physician assistants, DOs, Residency programs, Sports Med fellowships, Occupational Therapists, Primary Care Sports Medicine Docs.

The course includes content for both upper and lower extremity sports injuries with special focus this year on the shoulder, elbow and knee. Additional content the areas of orthobiologics, physical and occupational therapy, and the most innovative contemporary surgical techniques will be presented.

Objectives :
At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to :
• Compare and contrast the various surgical and nonsurgical treatment protocols for instability conditions of the knee, injuries to knee ligaments, and cartilage disorders
• Review the anatomy, function, and injuries of the acromioclavicular joint of the shoulder, and both non-operative and operative treatment strategies for athletic AC joint injuries
• Evaluate indications for tenotomy vs. tenodesis for biceps tendon pathology
• Review performance enhancing medications, side effects, screening protocols, workup, and deficiency of athletes with sports endocrine axis disorders
• Prescribe correct knee, shoulder, and hand/wrist rehabilitation protocols to maximize post-surgical and post-injury function
• Compare short-term and long-term treatment strategies for team physicians
• Identify practice efficiencies, optimal use of physician extenders (ultrasound, injections, etc.), and reduction in costs in the ambulatory setting