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2011 Annual Advances in Arthritis, Arthroplasty and Trauma Course
Celebrating 10 years of excellence in orthopaedic education!
March 17-19, 2011 • • St. Louis, MO
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10th Annual Advances in Arthritis, Arthroplasty and Trauma Course This activity is jointly sponsored by: Postgraduate Institute for Medicine Orthopaedic Education, Inc.
Target Audience The Advances in Arthritis, Arthroplasty and Trauma Course has been designed specifically to provide orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, physical therapists, physician assistants and orthopaedic nurses with an outstanding educational opportunity, exposing participants to the most advanced information and procedures in orthopaedics. Topics are also very informative for nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. We have built upon our continued success and outstanding reputation of over nine years designing state of the art courses, second to none. Statement of Need This course is provides orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, physical therapists, physician assistants and orthopaedic nurses with an outstanding educational opportunity, exposing participants to the most advanced information and procedures in orthopaedics. Learning Objectives As a result of attending the course, participants will be able to: -
Describe recently developed principles and techniques in the treatment of lower extremity trauma and sport related injuries -
Identify new medical and surgical options available for the young arthritic patient. -
Outline the principles of pelvic, femoral and tibial osteotomies -
Outline recently developed surgical principles and techniques for the difficult hip and knee replacement -
Describe the recently developed principles and techniques in revision hip and knee reconstruction -
Discuss how to minimize and treat complications of arthroplasty and trauma procedures -
Discuss the medical management of the surgical patient Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and Orthopaedic Education, Inc. PIM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physician Credit Designation Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CNA/ANCC This educational activity for contact hours is provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM). PIM is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. California Board of Registered Nursing Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13485 for contact hours. Credit Certification and Evaluation A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and will be mailed to you within three weeks (if applicable). Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by PIM for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Fee Information There is a fee for this educational activity. Registration
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