Monday, December 14

1200 - 1700     Genzyme Biosurgery presents Current Concepts in Cartilage Repair
                      Speakers: Lt. Col. Craig Ruder MD – Wilford Hall Medical Center 
                                      Jason Scopp MD – Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates

Tuesday, December 15

1105 - 1305     Synthes Workshop: Techniques in Achieving Reduction in Femoral Nailing (lunch is included)
                      Speaker: Andrew Pollak, MD
New surgical techniques and treatment options are now available that can assist the orthopaedic surgeon in the treatment of complex fractures.  This workshop will:

• Describe specific reduction techniques for femur fractures
• Identify the indications for intramedullary nail fixation in femur fractures, and
• Encourage participants to practice reduction and intramedullary nailing techniques on synthetic bone models

1105 - 1305     Conmed Linvatec Workshop: Advanced Concepts in Rotator Cuff Repair (lunch is included)
                      Speaker: Craig R. Bottoni, MD             
ConMed Linvatec is pleased to present current and advanced concepts in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Intraoperative tear classification and subsequent repair techniques of Single-row, Double-row and Trans Osseous Equivalent (TOE) repairs will be discussed. These techniques will be explored through the use of presentations and a multi-station hands-on model lab. Attendance and participation of this mini-workshop will provide a comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art techniques for advancement in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
 

Wednesday, December 16

1200 - 1300     TriMed Workshop: Ankle Fixation: Beyond AO
                      Robert Medoff, MD