AANA Lab Course 901 - Foundations in Arthroscopy (Resident/Fellow)-Course Agenda

Course Agenda

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The Foundations in Arthroscopy Course (Course 901) is a comprehensive three-day training event held January 17-19, 2019, at the OLC, focusing on developing key arthroscopic skills through lectures, hands-on labs, and cadaver work.<br /><br />Day 1 (Thursday) emphasizes motor skills training, beginning with registration and an overview by Dr. Mark R. Hutchinson. Participants rotate through three groups covering FAST basic motor skills, virtual reality simulation, and FAST knot tying sessions, with faculty guidance. A Chicago-style dinner features a panel discussion on improving arthroscopy skills. Remediation sessions are available in the evening for those needing to meet performance standards.<br /><br />Day 2 (Friday) centers on knee arthroscopy. The day starts with introductory lectures on safety, procedure basics, and meniscus surgery. The morning lab covers portals, diagnostic scope, loose body removal, synovectomy, meniscectomy, and repairs, with opportunity for accelerated students to attempt advanced procedures like microfracture and OATS under supervision. Midday lectures cover graft harvest, preparation, and notchplasty, followed by hands-on ACL reconstruction including tunnel placement and fixation. Proficient students may advance to posterior cruciate ligament and other ligament reconstructions. An evening panel discussion with master faculty concludes the day, along with optional simulator post-testing.<br /><br />Day 3 (Saturday) is devoted to shoulder arthroscopy, beginning with lectures on setup, portals, anatomy, and various repairs including labral and SLAP repairs. Participants practice knot tying and proceed to cadaver labs for diagnostic arthroscopy, loose body removal, and repairs. Midday sessions cover subacromial procedures and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair techniques on FAST workstations. Advanced students may perform capsular release and biceps procedures. The day ends with a surgical anatomy demonstration and student shoulder dissections, followed by course adjournment and formal feedback.<br /><br />Throughout the course, faculty provide dynamic feedback, emphasizing proficiency-based advancement to ensure mastery of arthroscopic techniques.

Keywords

Arthroscopy training

Foundations in Arthroscopy Course

Motor skills training

Knee arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy

FAST simulation

Cadaver labs

ACL reconstruction

Arthroscopic repairs

Proficiency-based advancement