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APEX Shoulder Mastering Surgical Techniques for Clinical Success
Course Description

Stay at the forefront of shoulder care with this in-depth virtual course. With recorded content from leading Orthopaedic Surgeons, you can gain essential insights into advanced techniques and the latest research aimed at improving patient outcomes in shoulder care. The videos encompass a range of critical topics, including shoulder irreparable cuff management, shoulder instability and strategies for addressing shoulder bone loss, along with engaging discussions and debates.

Additional agenda content includes:

  • Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Anatomic TSR
  • Shoulder AC Joint
  • Tips for Knots and Knotless Fixation
  • Anterior Instability Repair
  • Plus, more!
Course Chairs
Course Co-Chairs:
Larry D. Field, M.D.
Robert U. Hartzler, M.D., M.S.
Course Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course the participant will be able to:
  1. Comprehend the fundamentals of shoulder arthroscopy, including surgical options for rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability.
  2. Discuss controversies in the field of shoulder surgery, including grafts and patches for rotator cuff repair, superior capsular reconstruction, and bone block procedures for shoulder instability.
  3. Improved surgical skills of shoulder arthroscopy, specifically in treating massive rotator cuff tears, instability with bone loss, and what to do in the setting of failed previous surgery.
Target Audience
The primary target audience for Advanced Hip Arthroscopy Course is AANA members and other healthcare professionals who desire to improve their arthroscopic knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes.
Statement of Need
AANA has determined the need for this live educational activity based on identifying professional practice gaps, previous course evaluations and the AANA Self-Assessment Examination. The educational content of this activity was based upon current issues and topics provided by AANA Planning Committees and Membership.
Credit Designation

The Arthroscopic Association of North America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Arthroscopic Association of North America designates this live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity may also help fulfill the Maintenance of Certification credit requirements mandated by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Technical Requirements
  • Recommended PC Browsers: Microsoft Edge (Latest Version), Mozilla Firefox (Latest Version), Google Chrome (Latest Version)
  • Recommended Mac Browsers: Safari (Latest Version), Mozilla Firefox (Latest Version), Google Chrome (Latest Version) 
  • JavaScript and cookies must be enabled. High speed internet connections recommended for viewing of high-resolution images or videos contained in program
Technical Assistance
If you have questions concerning this enduring educational activity, please contact OnlineEducation@AANA.org
Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Expires on Oct 20, 2027
Cost: Member: $160.00
Non-Member: $320.00
ASES Member: $320.00
Credit Offered:
10 CME Credits

For technical assistance or any additional queries, please contact AANA Education at OnlineEducation@aana.org

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