Advanced Techniques in Reconstructive Elbow Surgery

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August 9-10, 2013
Orthopaedic Learning Center
Rosemont, IL

Sponsored by: American Society for Surgery of the Hand

​Co-Chairs:
Scott P. Steinmann, MD
Mark Baratz, MD
 
Faculty:
Julie E. Adams, MD
Alton Barron, MD
Brian Bear, MD
Theodore Blaine, MD
Jeff Budoff, MD
Neal Chen, MD
Emilie Cheung, MD
Mark S. Cohen, MD
Scott Edwards, MD
Ken Faber, MD
Michael Hausman, MD
Rob Kaufman, MD
Donald Lee, MD
Luke Oh, MD
Kevin Plancher, MD
Matthew D. Putnam, MD
Marco Rizzo, MD
Glen Ross, MD
Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, MD
Chris Schmidt, MD
Robert Strauch, MD
 
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Course Overview:

​AUDIENCE LEVEL: Advanced

This course will provide a state of the art update on open and arthroscopic techniques of elbow surgery.  The program will include lectures, panel discussions and hands-on training in the cadaver laboratory.  Specific techniques covered in detail will be elbow arthroscopy, elbow instability, elbow fractures, and arthroplasty.  Course attendees will have the opportunity to perform all surgical procedures in the laboratory and are encouraged to bring problem cases for discussion with the faculty.

Objectives:
  • ​Describe arthroscopic techniques for the elbow.
  • Demonstrate surgical approaches to the elbow.
  • Recognize pitfalls of elbow surgical techniques and how to avoid complications.
  • Contrast state of the art techniques for treatment of fractures of the distal humerus, radial head, coronoid, and olecranon.
  • Summarize new elbow arthroplasty techniques.
 
​ASSH CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT
The ASSH designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
ACCREDITATION
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education to physicians.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
 
6:30 AM
  Registration (OLC)
  Breakfast (Northeast Room)
 
6:50 AM  Faculty Orientation
 
  ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY LECTURES (Northeast Room)
7:00 AM  VIDEO DEMONSTRATION
  Elbow Arthroscopy – Portals, technique
  Scott P. Steinmann, MD
 
7:15 AM  CADAVER SURGICAL DEMONSTRATION
  Elbow Arthroscopy, Set-up Portals
  Mark Baratz, MD
 
  HANDS ON SKILLS LAB (Lab Room)
7:30 AM  ESSENTIAL ARTHROSCOPIC SKILLS
  • Anterior portals
  • Use of retractors
  • Anterior capsulectomy and osteophyte debridement
  • Loose Body Removal
  • Posterior Portals
  • Posterior capsulectomy and osteophyte removal
  Lab Leader: Luke Oh, MD | Lab Instructors: All Faculty
 
  5 minute review technique reminders – live cadaver (spaced every half hour)
  • 1 getting in the joint medial and lateral
  • 2 radial nerve dissection
  • 3 tennis elbow release
  • 4 OCD exposure
  • 5 getting in the posterior joint
  • 6 medial capsular release, ulnar nerve protection
  Scott P. Steinmann, MD
 
  10 Minute Lectures Within Lab Session
  • Arthroscopy for Fracture
  Michael Hausman, MD
 
  10 Minute Lectures Within Lab Session
  • Tennis Elbow
  Glen Ross, MD
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  Neal Chen, MD
 
11:30 AM  Lunch (Northeast Room)
  Cases for Discussion
 
  LECTURES (Northeast Room)
12:30 PM  Elbow Arthroscopy for Arthritis
  Kevin Plancher, MD
 
12:45 PM  Essex-Lopresti
  Julie E. Adams, MD
 
1:00 PM  Post-Traumatic Stiffness and HO
  Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, MD
 
1:15 PM  Non-Arthroplasty Options for Young Patient with Arthritis
  Theodore Blaine, MD
 
1:30 PM  Distal Biceps Repair
  Chris Schmidt, MD
 
1:45 PM  Open Capsular Release Technique
  Mark S. Cohen, MD
 
2:00 PM  Cubital Tunnel update
  Marco Rizzo, MD
 
2:15 PM  Break
 
2:30 PM  CASE PRESENTATIONS
  Moderator: Michael Hausman, MD
 
4:00 PM  DEBATABLE ISSUES
  • In-Situ Nerve Decompression is Best
  • Distal 1/3 Diaphyseal Humerus Fractures are Best Treated in a Brace
  • Fascial Interposition Arthroplasty is the Best Treatment fo Posttraumatic OA
  • Elbow Fracture Dislocations: No Need to Repair the MCL
  • Partial Distal Biceps Tear is a Misnomer
  • CPM is Required After Elbow Release
  • Non-operative Treatment of a Terrible Triad is a Terrible Idea
  • All Coronoid Fractures Should Be Fixed
  • A Hinged Fixator is Always Better Than a Static Fixator or Cross-pin
  • An Elbow Replacement is the Best Option for a Comminuted Distal Humerus Fracture
  Provocateur: Mark S. Cohen, MD | Panelists: Matthew D. Putnam, MD, Mark Baratz, MD, Theodore Blaine, MD, Robert Strauch, MD, Donald Lee, MD, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, MD and Kevin Plancher, MD
 
5:30 PM  Adjourn
 
5:45–7:45 PM Chairmen’s Reception 
  Hyatt Rosemont
 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
 
6:45 AM  Breakfast
 
  STIFFNESS, INSTABILITY, AND FRACTURES LECTURES
  Moderator: Julie E. Adams, MD
7:00 AM  Capitellar/Trochea Fractures
  Alton Barron, MD
 
7:15 AM  Pediatric Elbow Fractures
  Matthew D. Putnam, MD
 
7:30 AM  Lateral Instability
  Ken Faber, MD
 
7:45 AM  Medial Instability
  Luke Oh, MD
 
8:00 AM  Coronoid Fractures
  Emilie Cheung, MD
 
8:15 AM  Olecranon Fractures
  Scott Edwards, MD
 
8:30 AM  Radial Head Fractures
  Robert Strauch, MD
 
8:45 AM Humeral Shaft Fractures
  Rob Kaufman, MD

9:00 AM  Distal Humerus Fracture
  Donald Lee, MD
 
9:15 AM  ELBOW FRACTURE CASE DISCUSSION
  Moderator: Michael Hausman, MD | Panelists: Alton Barron, MD, Matthew D. Putnam, MD, Ken Faber, MD, Luke Oh, MD, Emilie Cheung, MD, Scott Edwards, MD, Robert Strauch, MD, Rob Kaufman, MD and Donald Lee, MD
 
  HANDS ON SKILLS LAB
10:15 AM  LCL, MCL Reconstruction, Coronoid Fracture, and Radial Head Fracture/Replacement
  Lab Leader: Ken Faber, MD | Lab Instructors: All Faculty
 
12:35 PM  Lunch – Case Discussion
  Elbow Disasters CASES
  Scott P. Steinmann, MD
 
1:30 PM  Primary and Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty, Indications and Operative Approach
  Mark Baratz, MD
 
  HANDS ON SKILLS LAB
2:00 PM  Total Elbow Arthroplasty and Distal Humerus Fracture
  Lab Leader: Brian Bear, MD | Lab Instructors: All Faculty
 
4:30 PM  Course Adjourns
 
Please note: Course content and faculty are subject to change.
Registration is open. Click h​ere​ to register today!
 
Register via fax or mail using this form.
 
Registration Deadline:  Friday, July 12, 2013
 
Tuition
ASSH Member: $1,695
Residents and Fellows: $995
Nonmember Physician: $1,895
 
Participation Requirement:
Participants in ASSH surgical skills programs must have completed or be currently enrolled in a residency program accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).  Surgeons from outside of the United States are required to have similar residency program credentials.
 
All registration fees include breakfasts, refreshments breaks, luncheons each day and an evening reception in addition to the Advanced Techniques in Reconstructive Elbow Surgery course syllabus.  Course sessions and food functions are for the course registrants only—spouses and families are not permitted in these areas.
 
Registration is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure your enrollment, please e-mail, phone, fax or mail your registration information (check made payable in U.S. funds to ASSH, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) before Friday, July 12, 2013.  Photocopies are acceptable.  If you fax your registration form, it is not necessary to mail the original.
 
NOTE: Mailed registrations are first sent to the ASSH bank for clearance.  After being held for 5-7 days, mailed registrations are then forwarded to the ASSH central office.  Please allow additional time for receipt and confirmation if mailing in your registration.
 
Registration Confirmation
All registrations are confirmed by e-mail.  If you have not received a confirmation prior to your departure for this course, please contact the ASSH Registrar at (312) 880-1900.
 
Refund Policy/Cancellation Fee
All refunds must be requested in writing to the ASSH Central Office and faxed to (847)384-1435.
 
If written notification is received on or before Friday, June 28, 2013, a full refund, less a $150 processing fee, will be given.  If written notification is received between Saturday, June 29, 2013 and Friday, July 12, 2013, a refund of 50% of the registration fee will be given.  After Friday, July 12, 2013 there will be no refunds.

​Reservation Deadline: Monday, July 15, 2013

Hyatt Rosemont
6350 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

• All course participants are responsible for making their own hotel room reservations.
• Housing for this course will be at the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont, IL
• Room Rates:  Single/Double Occupancy $149 USD/night plus tax
• Please specify that you will be attending the ASSH Elbow course
• Do not contact the ASSH Office for Hotel Reservations
• Hotel Check-In time is:  3:00 pm 
• Hotel Check Out time is: 12:00 pm

Reserve your room online by visiting https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ASSH1 or calling +1 (888) 421-1442 and ask for the special group rate setup for American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Please note that the group rate is based on availability. Any reservations made after July 15 may be subject to the hotel’s prevailing room rates.

Special Meeting Discounts
United Airlines has been selected as the official carrier for the course.  Reservations must be made and tickets must be purchased a minimum of seven days prior to departure to secure the discount.  United will confirm reservations at the lowest rate available, provided normal qualifications are met.  To take advantage of these special airfares, book online at www.united.com and enter Offer Code ZNRX732986 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flight or contact United Airlines at (800) 521-4041 and reference Agreement Code: 732986 and Z Code: ZNRX.  Outside of the United States, please call your local United Airlines Reservation Office.

Disclaimer and Waiver:
 
I understand that the material presented in this continuing medical education program (the “Program”) has been made available under sponsorship of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand for educational purposes only.  This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty which may be of interest to others.
 
As a condition of my participation in the Program, I hereby (i) waive any claim I may have against ASSH and its officers, directors, employees, or agents, or against the presenters or speakers, for reliance on any information presented in the Program; and (ii) release ASSH, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, as well as the presenters and speakers, from and against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from my participation or attendance at the Program.
 
I further understand and agree that no reproduction of any kind, including photographs, audiotapes and videotapes, may be made of the Program.  All property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or speaker or to the ASSH.  ASSH is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.  Costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel fees or penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.
Course Policies
To participate in surgical skills courses, you will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to the course.  ASSH policy mandates that every individual must wear protective wear provided during the lab session in order to participate in this course.
 
Questions?
Contact Kris R. Delas Armas, CMP, ASSH Meetings & Corporate Relations Manager, at 312-880-1913 or kdelasarmas@assh.org.

Please note: ​Tabletops are not available for this course.

Questions?
Contact Kris R. Delas Armas, CMP, ASSH Meetings & Corporate Relations Manager, at 312-880-1913 or kdelasarmas@assh.org.

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