APEX Knee Navigating Pearls and Pitfalls-Course Agenda

Course Agenda

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The document outlines the schedule and faculty information for the "Knee Surgical Skills and Procedures Course," which is set to take place from September 13-14, 2024, at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Organized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, this intensive course covers various knee-related surgical topics through a combination of didactic sessions and online pre-course lectures.<br /><br />On September 13, 2024, the didactic sessions begin at 2 p.m. and cover topics such as "Treatment of the Meniscus," "Optimizing Your ACL," "Cartilage Restoration 101," and more. Each session includes a discussion led by a moderator and supported by a panel of experts, addressing both common and advanced techniques in knee surgery. These sessions are designed to enhance understanding of complex knee procedures, with a final session that discusses challenging cases to highlight diverse perspectives and approaches.<br /><br />The course also includes a pre-course online lecture series that delves into specialized areas such as the patellofemoral joint, meniscus, articular cartilage, and ligament. Each topic is covered in concise, 10-minute lectures by industry experts. Topics range from basic techniques in meniscus repair and cartilage injury management to debates on graft selection for ACL repair. Other lectures focus on advanced techniques like orthobiologic injections and multiple ligament reconstructions.<br /><br />The comprehensive course is designed for orthopedic surgeons to refine and advance their surgical skills, explore new techniques, discuss treatment options, and debate emerging innovations in knee surgery.

Keywords

Knee Surgical Skills

Procedures Course

Orthopaedic Learning Center

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Meniscus Treatment

ACL Optimization

Cartilage Restoration

Knee Surgery Techniques

Orthopedic Surgeons

Surgical Skills Advancement