20th Annual AAOS/AOSSM/AANA Sports Medicine Course

20th Annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons / American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)/American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)/Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Sports Medicine Course is organized by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons / American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and will be held from Jan 30 - Feb 03, 2019 at Grand Summit Hotel, Park City, Utah, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Orthopaedic Surgeons, Nurses, Physical Therapists, PAs, Physical Trainers, DOs, Residency Programs, Sports Medicine Fellowships, Occupational Therapists, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19.50 CME Credits.

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 cost reductions in the ambulatory setting

Special Highlights:

Look forward to:
•  Keynotes on Top Trending Sports Medicine topics in 2019
•  Emerging and leading-edge technology, orthobiologics, and innovative surgical techniques
•  Debates and panel discussions offer differing perspectives on controversial topics
•  Ample time for recreation -- skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, shopping, art galleries, etc.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.