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2017 ISAKOS CONGRESS
Pre-Courses Saturday, June 3, 2017
MORNING COURSES
The Knee: Maximizing Surgical Procedures in
the Active and Athletic Patient
Chairs: Elizabeth A. Arendt, MD UNITED STATES Mark Clatworthy, FRACS NEW ZEALAND Christopher J. Vertullo, MBBS, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA AUSTRALIA
This pre-course is targeted to the orthopaedic surgeon whose practice centers on the young and the aging sports knee. It will present the latest knowledge and surgical techniques relevant to the management of knee pathology, focusing on surgical knowledge and technique. The course will be suitable for the subspecialist knee surgeon as well as the general orthopaedic surgeon desiring an update on controversies and techniques within the athletic and the aging knee.
The morning will consist of a series of expert and evidence- based lectures combined with case examples querying the experts on difficult problems with diverse and at times controversial solutions. Key cadaveric surgical demonstrations are embedded within each topic. An interactive audience response system has enhanced audience participation and has augmented audience education. Following this course, the participant will be well- versed in the approach to the injured athletic knee, with improved knowledge in its management.
The IOC Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses
in High Level Athletes
Chairs: Lars Engebretsen, MD, PhD. NORWAY
Gino M.M.J. Kerkhoffs, MD, PhD, Prof. NETHERLANDS Upon completion of this pre-course, participants will be able to understand the principles of injury and illness prevention. Practical examples will translate the principles into practical programs on Olympic athletes.
Current Concepts in Shoulder Surgeries: New Insights INTO Instability, Rotator Cuff Repair and Minimally Invasive Humeral Fracture Fixation
Chairs: Andreas B. Imhoff, MD, Prof. GERMANY
Felix “Buddy” Savoie III, MD UNITED STATES
This course will present the latest techniques in shoulder stabilization like Latarjet – the French and US experience, and also new insights into rotator cuff repair (tendon to bone healing and superior capsule reconstruction) and minimally invasive humeral fracture fixation. Each presentation will be moderated separately as a cross-fire to involve the attending members.
AFTERNOON COURSES
Advanced Course on Knee Arthroplasty
Chairs: Sebastian Lustig, MD, PhD, Prof. FRANCE Shuichi Matsuda, MD, PhD JAPAN
Willem Mare van der Merwe, MBChB, FCS, SA Ortho SOUTH AFRICA
This pre-course will provide a comprehensive update and overview of the latest knowledge and techniques relevant to knee arthroplasty for the orthopaedic surgeon. The topics will include basic concepts and surgical technique of cruciate- retailing and cruciate-sacrificed total knee arthroplasty, as well as unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Focusing on management for severe varus or valgus deformity, instability, contracture, bone defect, and intraoperative trouble shooting. We have assembled an international faculty, including experts from around the world, presenting on their areas of expertise.
This half-day course will consist of a series of expert and evidence-based lectures. In addition to the lectures there will be panel discussions, particularly on controversial topics such as kinematic alignment. This pre-course will present a variety of surgical techniques, involving video demonstrations, as well as pearls and pitfalls, and discussions for each topic. Following this course, participants will be able to understand how to treat more difficult cases such as severe varus or valgus deformity by total knee arthroplasty.
The Use of Biologics to Treat Sports
Medicine Pathology
Chairs: Johnny Huard, PhD UNITED STATES Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD UNITED STATES Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD, MS, FRCS(Orth) UNITED KINGDOM
The course aims to provide a clinical-based overview on the scientific basis for the use of biologics to treat orthopaedic sports medicine pathology. The various treatment options available, including growth factors, platelet rich plasma, and stem cells will be presented, and the basic science rationale behind their use clarified. Their clinical use will be presented, the regulatory issues related to their use, and the evidence on their effectiveness and efficacy will be discussed.
Evaluating Athletes with Hip and Groin Problems: From Symptoms to Diagnosis and Treatment
Chairs: Per Holmich, Prof., DMSc DENMARK
Nick Mohtadi, MD, MSc, FRCSC CANADA
Alston J. Stubbs, MD UNITED STATES
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to understand the presenting complaints, symptoms and patient-reported outcome information. Participants will be able to confirm the common diagnoses in athletes presenting with a hip and groin problem. Participants will be able to understand the role of non-surgical and surgical treatment of common groin and hip conditions.
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