2020 9th Annual International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) Shoulder Course

2020 9th Annual International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) Shoulder Course is organized by International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) and will be held from Oct 15 - 17, 2020 at ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.

Target Audience:
Orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and other healthcare professionals whose scope of practice includes shoulder surgery.

Course Description:
The International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) and the Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE) have joined forces to bring you internationally renowned faculty who will guide you through a dynamic and comprehensive educational agenda. This exciting program will focus on topics across the spectrum of sports medicine, trauma, arthroplasty, and arthroscopy through a combination of didactic presentations, interactive case-based panel discussions, and lively debates. It will also feature broadcasts of live surgeries and two 2-hour bio skills workshops, allowing you to practice what you’ve learned under the guidance of our expert faculty.

Learning Objectives:
• Evaluate diagnostic options and develop treatment strategies for shoulder injuries including instability, rotator cuff injuries, and labral tears
• Evaluate rotator cuff repair options for different patient categories; understand and evaluate the benefits associated with various rotator cuff repair techniques (single vs. double row, knot vs. knotless, and the use of augmentation devices)
• Compare the various treatment options for massive, retracted and irreparable rotator cuff tears; consider repair strategies that optimize outcomes for failed rotator cuff repairs
• Compare diagnostic and treatment options for anterior, posterior, and multi-directional instability; understand surgical options in managing glenoid bone loss in shoulder instability
• Apply latest and current treatment techniques in their sports medicine and orthopaedic practice
• Compare treatment and management options for shoulder arthroplasty patients; understand differences and potential benefits between hemi, anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty
• Implement the latest, cutting edge techniques and technologies in their practices
• Identify strategies to improve outcomes of shoulder fractures and dislocation