This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: Members attend for free! 

Description

Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in adult patients (≥18 years of age). The scope of this guideline addresses the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and contains nine recommendations to assist orthopaedic surgeons and all qualified clinicians managing patients presenting with signs and symptoms which may be attributable to carpal tunnel syndrome based on the best current available evidence. It is also intended to serve as an information resource for professional healthcare practitioners, health services researchers, and developers of practice guidelines and recommendations. In addition to providing pragmatic practice recommendations, this guideline also highlights gaps in the literature and informs areas for future research and quality measure development.

Learning Objectives

• Review the evidence-based recommendations outlined in the AAOS/ASSH Clinical Practice Guideline for the diagnosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome in adult patients.
• Apply current best evidence to the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting with signs and symptoms consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Compare the benefits, limitations, and supporting evidence for both nonoperative and operative treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Identify gaps in the existing literature and discuss opportunities for future research, quality improvement initiatives, and guideline development related to carpal tunnel syndrome care.

Webinar Director

Eric Wagner, MD, FAAOS

Webinar Faculty

Lauren Shapiro, MD, MS, FAAOS and Robin Kamal, MD, FAAOS

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

Building on foundational concepts from Part I, this case based webinar will focus on practical strategies to optimize bone health in patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery. Faculty will discuss the impact of osteoporosis on surgical outcomes and highlight efficient approaches for preoperative screening and perioperative management. Through real-world insights and clinical guidance, attendees will gain tools to better identify at-risk patients and implement strategies that support improved outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Assess the impact of osteoporosis on outcomes in elective orthopedic surgery
• Implement practical strategies for preoperative osteoporosis screening in surgical candidates
• Incorporate appropriate perioperative medical management for patients with osteoporosis

Director

Brett Freedman, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Emily Stein, MD, and James Bernatz, 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.

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Description

Recurrent anterior shoulder instability remains a common and challenging problem, particularly in young active patients and collision athletes. While isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair can be effective in select low-risk patients, failure rates rise in the presence of risk factors such as high-demand sport participation and unrecognized or underappreciated bone loss. This webinar provides a practical, evidence-informed framework for selecting the right procedure—contrasting isolated Bankart repair with Bankart–remplissage and coracoid transfer (Latarjet)—and then focuses on executing Latarjet surgery safely and reproducibly.

The session begins with an overview of outcomes and failure patterns following isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair, setting the stage for contemporary decision-making. Faculty will then review indications and trade-offs of Latarjet versus Bankart–remplissage, with special emphasis on collision athletes, return-to-play considerations, and technical pearls for open Latarjet. The program transitions to a step-by-step discussion of arthroscopic Latarjet technique, highlighting key operative steps, complication avoidance, and intraoperative checkpoints. Finally, the panel will address the learning curve for arthroscopic Latarjet, including prerequisite skills, training pathways, and measurable milestones that support safe adoption in practice. Interactive discussion will be incorporated to emphasize common real-world decision points and technical challenges.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the failure rate of isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair
• Understand the risks and benefits of Latarjet versus Bankart-Remplissage
• Understand the benefits of Latarjet in collision athletes and return to play decision-making
• Know the key technical steps of open and arthroscopic Latarjet
• Identify the necessary skills and key milestones along the path of adoption of arthroscopic Latarjet

Director

Robert Hartzler, MD

Faculty

George Athwal, MD, Eric Wagner, MD, Lionel Neyton, 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.

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Description

Digital health technologies are rapidly reshaping orthopaedic care delivery, patient engagement, and clinical workflows. From artificial intelligence tools and telehealth integration to the growing role of digital physical therapy platforms, orthopaedic surgeons are increasingly encountering new technologies designed to improve access, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

This webinar will provide a practical introduction to key digital health concepts and applications currently impacting musculoskeletal care. Faculty will discuss real-world implementation strategies, current opportunities and limitations, and considerations for integrating digital tools into modern orthopaedic practice.

Learning Objectives

• Describe core digital health technologies currently utilized in orthopaedic practice
• Identify practical applications of AI in clinical workflow and patient care
• Discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth in musculoskeletal medicine
• Recognize emerging trends and opportunities in digital physical therapy and remote patient engagement

Director

Eric Swart, MD, FAAOS 

Faculty

Eric Makhni, MD, and Raymond Hwang, MD, MBA, MS, FAAOS   

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

Digital health technologies are rapidly reshaping orthopaedic care delivery, patient engagement, and clinical workflows. From artificial intelligence tools and telehealth integration to the growing role of digital physical therapy platforms, orthopaedic surgeons are increasingly encountering new technologies designed to improve access, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

This webinar will provide a practical introduction to key digital health concepts and applications currently impacting musculoskeletal care. Faculty will discuss real-world implementation strategies, current opportunities and limitations, and considerations for integrating digital tools into modern orthopaedic practice. 

Learning Objectives

• Describe core digital health technologies currently utilized in orthopaedic practice
• Identify practical applications of AI in clinical workflow and patient care
• Discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth in musculoskeletal medicine
• Recognize emerging trends and opportunities in digital physical therapy and remote patient engagement

Director 

Christian Pean, MD

Facutly

Michael Bolognesi, MD, FAAOS, Paul Maxwell Courtney, MD, FAAOS, Benjamin Schwartz, MD, 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.
 

Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit - members join for free!

Description

Discuss adolescent / teenage orthopedic trauma as it relates to fixation methods.  There are fracture patterns that we see where adult fixation methods are required in younger and younger patients.  The group will present multiple cases and discuss different fixation methods and approaches t these challenging problems.

Learning Objectives

1.  Discuss adolescent orthopedic trauma and how it affects our fixation methods.
2. Review different types of fixation and techniques in the adolescent patient.
3. Discuss differences and controversies in treatment of the adolescent / teenage orthopedic patient from both the pediatric and adult trauma lens.

Director

Hilton P. Gottschalk, MD

Faculty

Verena Schreiber, MD, Ben Sheffer, MD, Wendy Ramalingam, 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.

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Description 

Join Vertex's expert-led discussion on a treatment for acute pain in adults. Explore the product's clinical trial results and learn how to identify patients who may benefit from this treatment. 

Learning Objective

Learn how Vertex nonopioid treatment is a pain signal inhibitor that reduces pain signals before they reach the brain and are felt as pain.

Webinar Directors

Paul McGinley, Hilary McGarry, Dr. Alexander Sah 

Discover a new approach to acute pain management. Join Vertex experts as they review clinical trial outcomes, discuss the science behind a first-in-class nonopioid pain signal inhibitor, and share considerations for identifying adult patients who may benefit from this innovative treatment option. Register now! 

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Description

Orthopedic independent medical examinations are among the most record-intensive evaluations in workers' compensation, auto liability, and disability claims. A single file may span hundreds of pages across dozens of providers, including imaging reports, surgical notes, therapy records, and prior IMEs, with causation timelines that are contested, compressed, and consequential. For the IME physician, the core challenge has never changed: produce an accurate, defensible opinion under time pressure, on a record that was not designed to be easy to review.

What has changed is the availability of AI tools that can help. Not all of them are suited for this work. General-purpose AI tools are not trained on the structure, terminology, or evidentiary standards of insurance medicine. Domain-specific AI, by contrast, is built to understand how orthopedic records are organized across claim types, how to surface the clinical details that matter for causation and permanency, and how to produce summaries that are organized, traceable, and audit-ready.

This session examines how orthopedic IME physicians are incorporating AI-assisted record review into their practice. Presenter Jenna Earnshaw, CEO of Wisedocs, will walk through practical applications across high-volume orthopedic claim types, drawing on real examples from workers' compensation, auto liability, and disability contexts. The session will address what accuracy thresholds are required for an AI output to be reliably useful in clinical opinion, how AI-assisted review fits alongside existing IME workflows, and the specific situations where physician judgment must remain the final step.

The goal is not to replace clinical expertise. It is to eliminate the low-value record review work that consumes time without improving opinion quality, so that the physician's attention is concentrated where it matters most. 

Learning Objectives

• Describe how domain-specific AI tools process and summarize complex orthopedic IME documentation, and explain why purpose-built medical AI produces more accurate and audit-ready outputs than general-purpose AI tools for insurance medicine applications.
• Identify high-volume workflow inefficiencies in traditional orthopedic IME record review that AI-assisted tools are designed to address, with reference to common claim types including rotator cuff injuries, lumbar spine cases, and fracture-related disability determinations.
• Evaluate AI-assisted review outputs for clinical accuracy and defensibility in the context of orthopedic causation analysis, permanency assessment, and impairment rating, including the documentation standards required to support a credible independent opinion.
• Apply practical criteria for determining where AI-assisted record review adds reliable value and where orthopedic clinical judgment must remain the final step in an independent medical evaluation.

Director

Jenna Earnshaw, CEO & Co-founder Wisedocs
 

Work smarter, not longer—discover how AI can transform your orthopedic IME workflow.

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Description

Compartment syndrome remains one of the most time sensitive and consequential diagnoses in orthopaedic surgery. Yet, how it is diagnosed is primarily through clinical examination supplemented by intermittent pressure measurements and this method has not changed in decades. The consequences of missed or delayed diagnosis acute compartment syndrome can be devastating. The scope of this program is to address how objective continuous monitoring of patients at the bedside provides surgeons with real data on tissue perfusion. This data, along with clinical examination, can help diagnose acute compartment syndrome earlier or avoid an unnecessary prophylactic fasciotomy. This program is intended to provide surgeons with understanding of continuous perfusion monitoring as it relates to diagnosis and management of acute compartment syndrome, through case based discussion.

Learning Objectives

• Describe limitations and subjectivity of clinical examination in obtunded patients
• Describe pathophysiology of acute compartment syndrome as a continuous, dynamic condition, recognizing that the risk is not limited to the classic high-risk patients
• Discuss how continuous, real-time perfusion monitoring can be used alongside clinical assessment to guide diagnostic and treatment decisions.  
• Discuss the advantages of continuous monitoring to avoid prophylactic fasciotomy for patients at risk for developing acute compartment syndrome. 

Director

Samir Mehta, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Carol Lin, MD, FAAOS, FACS, MA

Could continuous perfusion monitoring change the way you diagnose and manage acute compartment syndrome? Join us for a case-based discussion exploring emerging approaches to one of orthopaedic surgery's most time-sensitive diagnoses.

This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: Members attend for free! 

Description

As value-based care continues to evolve, orthopaedic surgeons must understand the policy and payment models driving the adoption of digital health technologies. This webinar will examine emerging CMS initiatives—including ACCESS, TEAM, CARA, and CJR-X—and discuss how these programs are shaping care delivery, quality measurement, and technology integration across musculoskeletal care. Faculty will provide an overview of the current policy landscape, highlight anticipated trends, and discuss strategies for preparing practices to successfully navigate the future of value-based care. 

Learning Objectives

• Describe the goals and key components of emerging CMS value-based care models, including ACCESS, TEAM, CARA, and CJR-X.  
• Explain how evolving healthcare policy is influencing the adoption and integration of digital health technologies within orthopaedic practice.  
• Identify opportunities for orthopaedic practices to prepare for and adapt to future value-based care initiatives through strategic technology integration and workflow planning. 

Director

Christian Pean, MD

Faculty

Sarah Habeeb, Kathryn Davidson, MD, Marc Gruner, 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.

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Description

Accurate procedure coding is essential for compliant reporting, reimbursement, and healthcare data integrity. Join Dr. Brian Cunningham, CCRC Liaison to the AHA Editorial Advisory Board, for an in-depth discussion of ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System), the coding system used exclusively for reporting inpatient hospital procedures.

This session will provide practical guidance on the structure and application of ICD-10-PCS codes, clarify key distinctions between ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding, and help attendees navigate common areas of confusion when selecting the appropriate code set. Whether you are a coding professional, physician advisor, or healthcare administrator, you'll gain valuable insights to support accurate inpatient procedure reporting.

Learning Objectives

• Examine the structure and purpose of ICD-10-PCS, a seven-character alphanumeric code set used exclusively for inpatient hospital procedure reporting.
• Differentiate between ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding and identify when each code set is appropriate for use.
• Apply key principles of ICD-10-PCS coding to support accurate and compliant procedure reporting.

Webinar Director

Brian Cunningham, MD

Accompanied by

Christine Banks (KZA Consultant)

Register today to strengthen your understanding of inpatient procedure coding and gain practical insights that support accurate, compliant reporting! 

For course details, faculty, and schedule, click here.

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Description

Retirement for orthopaedic surgeons looks nothing like it did a decade ago, and understanding what's changed can make all the difference in how you plan your next chapter.

The traditional model of setting a date, handing off patients, and walking away from clinical medicine is giving way to something far more nuanced. Today's orthopaedic surgeons are navigating a landscape shaped by economic pressures, persistent workforce shortages, evolving care models, and deeply personal questions about identity and purpose. The result is a retirement that unfolds less like an on/off switch and more like a dimmer — gradual, intentional, and highly individualized.

In this session, experts from Jackson Physician Search, the exclusive physician recruitment partner of AAOS, will explore the forces reshaping physician retirement and what they mean specifically for orthopaedic surgeons. Whether you're years away from retirement or actively thinking about winding down, this session will help you understand your options and approach your transition with clarity and confidence.

Webinar Director

Camille Carter
Director, Recruiting - Jackson Physician Search

Whether retirement is years away or right around the corner, this session will help you explore your options and prepare for a transition that aligns with your goals, values, and vision for the future.

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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.

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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.

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