Pre-Event Learning: International Osteotomy Conference: Current Concepts in High Tibial Osteotomy

Monday, October 3, 2022, 12:00 AM - Saturday, November 5, 2022, 12:50 PM

Interest in minimally invasive strategies to address unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, in the healthy fit individual, has surged over the last decade. High tibial osteotomy (HTO) was first introduced in the 1960s to address unicompartmental OA but fell out of favor as major advances in knee arthroplasty took hold in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite many early reports showing the benefits of knee arthroplasty in older sedentary patients with osteoarthritis, reports in younger athletic patients have not been as promising. As a result, HTO surgery has a seen a resurgence in certain patient populations. This Enduring Material is optional for the attendees who will attend the HTO Update Course (a two-day event that will bring together world renowned surgeons in the field of knee alignment, from across the globe). The HTO Update Course will combine in-person and virtual didactic lectures with live cadaveric demonstrations, as well as hands-on skills training for participants. Course attendees will learn about new cutting edge technologies that have been shown to reduce intra-operative complications and improve patient reported outcomes associated with HTO surgery. Attendees will leave this course with an improved understanding of evidence-based indications for HTO surgery and how to avoid potential complications. Finally, the conference will provide hands-on training that will enable surgeons to practically apply the lessons learned from the didactic sessions and better care for their patients.

 

Agenda

History of Osteotomy & United States Perspectives
Wiemi A. Douoguih, MD

Update on Osteotomies - What Does the Literature Tell Us?
Ned Amendola, MD

How to Plan an Osteotomy
Raghbir S. Khakha, MBBS

DFO Surgical Techniques
Kristian Kley, MD

Double Level Osteotomy - When is this Necessary?
Ronald J. van Heerwaarden, MD

1. Recognize the role of biplanar cuts and hinge protection in high tibial osteotomy (HTO).
2. Identify the indications for high tibial osteotomy.
3. Utilize technological advancements designed to improve safety and patient-reported outcomes in osteotomy surgery.
4. Define indications for modern-day HTO surgery.
5. Implement surgical techniques to reduce the risk of complications associated with HTO surgery.  
6. Describe how correcting coronal plane alignment can affect outcomes associated with ACL surgery
7. Discuss the history of HTO in the United States.
8. Integrate a team based approach to treat patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in the healthy fit individual.
9. Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the collaborative effort of improving patient reported outcomes associated with HTO surgery.

• Physician $75
• Resident or Fellow $50
• Physician Assistant $50
• Nurse Practitioner $50
• Nurse $50
• Athletic Trainer $50
• Physical Therapist $50
• Allied Health Professional $50
• Industry Professional $100

 

 In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Designation

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team and learners will receive 1.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

 

 

Physicians: MedStar Health Designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity is approved for 1.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 Athletic Trainers: MedStar Health (BOC AP#P1046) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.25 Category A hours/CEUs. Athletic Trainers should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Other CE Credits

Physical Therapists: This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.125 CEUs (1.25 contact hours).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (1.25 hours), Athletic Trainer - BOC (1.25 hours), IPCE (1.25 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (1.25 hours), Nurse - ANCC (1.25 hours), Physical Therapist - MDBPTE (1.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MedStar Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Pre-Event Learning FAQs

Instructions:
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5. Click the Post-test button and complete the Post-test. Once the Post-test is complete, review your results and click Complete Evaluation.