Learning Objectives

• To understand the trends and new developments in knee arthroplasty cases, including the use of cementless and smart implants and robotics. To review surgical efficiency and techniques in challenging cases.
• To identify and apply best practices in sports medicine and arthroscopy. To understand the role of cartilage repair and preservation, and tissue augmentation. To apply sports medicine skills to the hip, shoulder, neck, knee, foot and ankle.
• To review and discuss important issues in hip replacement surgery, from implant technology to surgical approaches and management of difficult anatomy. To understand how to identify, avoid and manage complications. 
• To better understand principles of trauma management, including challenging hip reconstructions, ankle fractures, and complex knee injuries. To review and discuss management of the special issues associated with geriatric cases. 

Conflicts of Interest

NYSSOS and Syracuse Orthopedic Specialist Continuing Education Programming have no relevant financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. Individual presenters' disclosures will be reviewed with participants prior to the start of each topic. A comprehensive list of disclosures can be viewed upon request by any current or potential registrant. To request contact Laura.Goodwell-Velez@sosbones.com.

Accreditation Statement

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is accredited by The Medical Society of the State of New York to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists designates this live program for a maximum of

8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 

Athletic Trainers:

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (BOC AP# P10096) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 8 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Physical Therapist/PT assistant

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This program is eligible for a maximum of 9.6 contact hours. Participants should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Occupational Therapist/OT assistant

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of occupational therapy and occupational therapist assistant continuing education. This program is eligible for a maximum of 8 contact hours. Participants should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.