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The International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) 2010 New York Hip and Knee Course

CME Program

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11th Annual ISK Institute Sports Medicine and Total Knee & Hip Meeting
(an ICJR Meeting)

October 22 - 24, 2010
Westin New York at Times Square
New York, New York

Overview
Although the sports medicine physician treats many things, including concussions, muscle cramps, sprains, and bone fractures, the focus of the ICJR-ISK annual program is on repair of damage done to ligament and joints of the hip and knee. These types of injures often occur over time due to overuse, causing repeated small fractures and tears that remain unresolved when the patient next engages in physical activity.

ISK has excelled in developing optimal surgical procedures tailored to the individual patient. The ICJR-ISK program covers cutting edge methods of diagnosis and repair of tears to the meniscus of the knee, the anterior, posterior, medial, and lateral ligaments, the patella, and damage to cartilage. The latest methods and technological advances involved in total knee and hip replacement are standard elements of the program, as well as problematic hips and knees encountered frequently in athletic or overuse patients. The ISK program offers great depth into diagnosis and treatment protocols for younger athletic patients in terms of surgical techniques, implant choices, arthroscopic options, and dealing with complications and bone loss. The role ISK plays in establishing perioperative protocols for blood management, infection, wound closure, and pain management is a pivotal one in modern orthopaedic surgery, and is supportive of governmental and healthcare system efforts to provide optimal patient care while reducing overall cost.

Clinical studies, surgeon feedback, retrospective analysis, and surgeon-to-surgeon interaction are all part of a very active, fast moving assessment of the best implant possibilities and surgical options at any given moment. The 2010 ICJR-ISK Symposium represents an opportunity to effectively access the state of the art for implant use and related surgical procedures, especially as they relate to the athlete and the active older patient.

Target Audience
Over the course of 3 days, expert faculty will guide orthopaedic surgeons, PAs and Nurses through in-depth, pivotal research and effective practices in hip and knee joint reconstruction.

Objectives
Learning objectives will focus participant to become fully cognizant of new and exciting technological advances in hip and knee arthroplasty, including:

Compare the latest surgical options for repairing meniscal tears
Evaluate optimal treatment algorithms for patellar instability
Understand and compare options for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, allograft, and fixation options
Consider and assess technical surgical options for PCL (posterior CL) reconstruction
Discuss role for hip or knee resurfacing and who is the appropriate patient
Evaluate the current guidelines for treatment of arthritic knee patients
Evaluate treatment options for early degenerative arthritis
Understand and evaluate unicondylar and bicompartmental arthroplasty options for the arthritic knee patient
Compare and evaluate the latest approaches and techniques in the execution of total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA)
Consider management options for articular deformity
Evaluate and compare computer navigation and new technology associated with patient specific TKA
Understand and evaluate the latest management and surgical options for revision TKA
Evaluate solutions for complications associated with TKA
Understand and compare diagnosis, resurfacing and arthorplasty options in the young adult hip patient
Identify and evaluate the socket and stem choices for THA
Consider and assess the methods and options for diagnosis and treatment of osteolysis and complications related to THA
Understand and compare revision surgical options and failure mechanisms in THA
Assess and evaluate different VTE prevention procedures
Identify the options for blood and VTE risk management in the orthopaedic patient
Review and discuss current options for pain and wound management and other supportive care strategies

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*Thursday, October 21*
throughout the day	Arrivals

*Friday, October 22*
6:30 am - 5:30 pm	Meeting (including time for breakfast, breaks and lunch)

*Saturday, October 23*
6:30 am - 5:20 pm	Meeting (including time for breakfast, breaks and lunch)

*Sunday, October 24*
6:30 am - 1:15 pm	Meeting (including time for breakfast and breaks)
1:15 pm -	Departures