19th Annual AAOS/AANA/AOSSM Sports Medicine Course 2018

Topics

• 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
• Contrast the various surgical and nonsurgical treatment protocols for instability conditions of the knee, injuries to knee ligaments, and cartilage disorders
• Performance enhancing medications, side effects, screening protocols, workup, and deficiency of athletes with sports endocrine axis disorders
• Indications for tenotomy vs. tenodesis for biceps tendon pathology
• Short-term and long-term treatment strategies for team physicians
• Correct knee, shoulder and hand/wrist rehabilitation protocols to maximize post-surgical and post-injury function
• Practice efficiencies, optimal use of physician extenders (ultrasound, injections, etc.), and cost reductions in the ambulatory setting

Who should Attend

• Orthopaedic Surgeons
• PAs
• Nurses
• Physical Therapists
• DOs
• Physical Trainers
• Sports Medicine Fellowships
• Residency Programs
• Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians
• Occupational Therapists