This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: members attend for FREE! 

Description

Common upper extremity nerve compression syndromes, such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, are frequently addressed by orthopaedic surgeons but even seasoned experts may misdiagnose or overlook less prevalent neuropathies. We invite you to join us for an in-depth session that examines these often-neglected nerve palsies and compression neuropathies. This presentation will cover their clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges, and effective management strategies to provide the audience with valuable insights into a critical area of practice.

Learning Objectives

•    Clinically identify uncommon upper extremity nerve compressions with accuracy.

•    Differentiate between various upper extremity nerve compressions and their distinct presentations.

•    Recognize when advanced imaging or nerve conduction studies are necessary for accurate diagnosis.

•    Develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to the management of uncommon upper extremity nerve compressions.

Director

Sarah Taub, PA-C

Faculty

Vanessa Smith, PA-C, John Fowler, MD, Amy Holland, PA-C, Eric Wagner, MD, David Brogan, MD

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS Member benefit! 

Description

Starting your career as an orthopaedic surgeon is an exciting yet challenging journey. Join the team from ACCELERATE-the official recruitment platform of AAOS-and Jackson Physician Search, the exclusive recruitment firm for AAOS, for an engaging panel discussion. This session is designed to help early-career surgeons navigate the interview process with confidence and ease. This interactive session is your chance to gain actionable insights, ask questions, and connect with experts committed to your career success.

Learning Objectives 

1.    Develop Effective Interview Strategies: Learn how to confidently tackle various interview scenarios tailored to orthopaedic surgery roles.
2.    Evaluate Career Opportunities Thoughtfully: Understand how to assess potential roles to ensure alignment with your career aspirations and values.
3.    Leverage Expert Insights: Gain valuable advice to enhance your job search and decision-making process.

Co-Directors

Julie Willson - Sales Executive, MedGeo Ventures

Olivia Georgia, Director of Recruiting

We hope you can join us! 

Whether you're gearing up for the MOC recertification exam or simply seeking a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in orthopaedics, this is your all-in-one resource!

Boost your confidence and review the essential content you need to succeed on the MOC exam with this virtual prep package. Delivered by expert faculty, the evidence-based, in-depth lectures are tailored to focus on the key material you'll be tested on. Refresh your knowledge and stay up-to-date on recent developments across all areas of orthopaedics.

With the program scheduled well over two months before the exam window closes, you'll have time to establish a solid preparation foundation, pinpoint areas for improvement, and refine your study strategy. Plus, take advantage of live virtual sessions with faculty to ask questions, seek clarification, and dive deeper into challenging topics.
 

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: members attend for FREE!

Description

Workplace violence (WPV) is a pervasive issue in healthcare that has shown rising incidence in recent years. There are several risk factors related to the worker, occupational environment, and patient that predispose to WPV events and should be considered in risk mitigation strategies. Workplace violence has been associated with negative impacts on worker health and professional efficacy. Past work has shown that multifactorial intervention models are more effective at improving WPV prevention and response in healthcare. This review summarizes the statistical trends, risk factors, and negative impacts of WPV in healthcare, as well as interventions to improve prevention and response.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the current trends and statistics related to workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare settings.
• Identify key risk factors—including worker, environmental, and patient-related—that contribute to WPV incidents.
• Recognize the negative impacts of WPV on healthcare workers’ well-being and professional performance.
• Explore effective, multifactorial strategies and interventions for preventing and responding to WPV in healthcare.

Director

Jonathan Grauer, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Joseph Guttbrod, Anna Miller, MD, Julie Samora, MD, Lisa Taitsman, MD

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: members attend for FREE!

Description

A significant number of rotator cuff repairs do not heal. Clinical outcomes are improved with healed versus non-healed repairs. A variety of augmentation strategies exist to improve cuff repair healing. In this webinar, we will review augmentation of complete rotator cuff repairs (primary and revision) with human dermal allograft to include indications, surgical techniques, and reimbursement strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the problem of rotator cuff repair non-healing.
• Understand evidence and techniques for human dermal allograft as primary rotator cuff repair augmentation. 
• Understand evidence and techniques for human dermal allograft as revision rotator cuff repair augmentation.
• Understand implementation of dermal augmentation in a cost effective way in the ambulatory surgery center setting.
   

Director

Robert Hartzler, MD

Faculty

Patrick Denard, MD, Robert Tashjian, MD, Surena Namdari, MD, Kyle Anderson, PT, OCS, MBA

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: members attend for FREE! 

Description

Join us for an engaging and insightful webinar that dives into the art of critically evaluating literature, with a special focus on JAAOS articles. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned expert, this session will empower you to assess key research from multiple career stages. Gain essential skills for dissecting complex studies, understanding current trends in orthopaedic foot and ankle literature, and enhancing your ability to contribute meaningfully to journal club discussions.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify optimal ways to review journal articles in preparation for journal club presentations
2. Understand nuances of current literature in orthopaedic foot and ankle arena
3. Understand how to best identify strengths and weakness of a given paper and critically evaluate and discuss their findings with confidence

Director

Amiethab Aiyer, MD

Tie in key takeaways from a recent podcast episode related to this topic, giving you a real-world connection to the skills you're learning.

Refer to Episode 17: JAAOS/Orthomentor Journal Club: Evaluating Resident Selection and Impacts of Mentorship.

https://journals.lww.com/jaaos/pages/podcastepisodes.aspx?podcastid=3 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit! 

Description

The importance of improving the delivery of osteoporosis bone health care and fracture prevention counseling to patients is clear. However, the time involved counseling patients has previously not been accounted for or reimbursed separately.

The Coding, Coverage and Reimbursement Committee (CCRC) and the Health Care Systems Committee (HCSC) have identified how to capture the work involved in these services and optimize reimbursement with the use of existing CPT codes, as well as improve delivery of osteoporosis bone health care and fracture prevention counseling.

Learning Objectives

This webinar will discuss optimizing reimbursement for osteoporosis counseling with CPT codes.

The aim of this coding method would align incentives for physicians to have explicit conversations with patients about osteoporosis care and to document those conversations as well as create a digital marker for patients felt to be at risk for future fractures.

Co-Directors

Eric Swart, MD and Noah M. Raizman, MD

We hope you can join us!

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

Welcome to the AAOS course on Orthopaedic Infections. This two-day course is designed for the practicing orthopaedic surgeon to get an update on the latest techniques to prevent, diagnose and treat surgical site infections. 

The course is structured into several focused modules, beginning with an introduction to musculoskeletal infections, discussing current challenges with diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. This is followed by an exploration of the latest techniques for prevention of such infections, with case-based sessions.  Additional modules will focus on implant-related infections, through debate and discussion surrounding evaluation and management of fracture-related and prosthetic joint infections. This course will also address other common conditions such as diabetic foot infections, management strategies for native septic arthritis, as well as a dedicated session on microbiology and antibiotic management. Ancillary topics such as past, present, and future directions of orthopedic imaging as well as both infection mimics and infections in the immunocompromised host will be presented. Finally, the course will explore upcoming advancements with short presentations on innovative topics, including the use of bacteriophage and SPY, amongst others. By the completion of this course, you will improve your ability to manage complexities and challenges linked with musculoskeletal infections. This course provides an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience aimed at fostering improved patient-centered care.

New models and environmental factors have increased the demand for same-day discharge following total joint arthroplasty. This comprehensive virtual course, spanning multiple days, equips you and your team with the knowledge and strategies needed to meet this demand, providing a "playbook" for safely implementing an outpatient program within your institution or practice.

You will explore key components such as important considerations, pathway options, protocols, and evolving CMS regulations.

Through live-streamed lectures and interactive panel discussions, the faculty will share their successful experiences of transitioning procedures to the outpatient setting, prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction. Join us from the comfort of your home or office and engage in Q&A discussions with the faculty.

This critical training and review helps you gain clarity on the IME and QME report creation process - a valuable skill rarely taught in residency programs. Evolve your skills in patient history and examination, IME/QME report writing, cross-examination and more. Training includes faculty critique of actual IME/QME reports.

Effectively combine the clinical and non-clinical elements of workers' compensation

This distinctive and hands-on course will help you enhance your approach to managing both the medical and non-medical aspects of workers’ compensation cases. Delve into the latest legal, administrative, ethical, and insurance challenges within your cases and discover strategies for addressing them.

With new topics and expert instructors, gain updated insights into causation, diagnosis, and treatment options to improve outcomes for work-related injuries and illnesses. Learn proven methods for utilization review, causation analysis, report writing, medical liability, depositions, and patient communication skills.