Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the various surgical and nonsurgical treatment protocols for instability conditions of the knee, injuries to knee ligaments, and cartilage disorders
• Review the common foot and ankle encountered in sports medicine practice as well as both nonoperative and operative management of Achilles tendon injuries, ligament tears, syndesmotic injuries and stress fractures
• Review the anatomy, function and injuries of the acromioclavicular joint of the shoulder, and both non-operative and operative treatment strategies for athletic AC joint injuries
• Evaluate indications for tenotomy vs. tenodesis for biceps tendon pathology
• Prescribe correct knee, shoulder and hand/wrist rehabilitation protocols to maximize post-surgical and post-injury function.
• Compare short-term and long-term treatment strategies for team physicians and important leadership skills
• Explain the latest techniques for ACL reconstruction, graft choices and augmentation options
• Review meniscal injuries and repair techniques
• Discuss evaluation of shoulder instability and the throwing athlete
• Review patellofemoral instability and surgical techniques to manage
• Evaluate rotator cuff tears and treatment options for small vs massive tears
• Compare and contrast Orthobiologic options for sports medicine

AMA Credit Designation

AAOS designates this live activity for a pending amount of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For Physicians: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.