AANA Lab Course 902 - Foundations in Arthroscopy (Resident/Fellow)-Course Agenda

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The "Foundations in Arthroscopy" Course 902 is a comprehensive three-day training program held from January 31 to February 2, 2019, at the OLC. Participants are advised to bring writing materials or laptops and have breakfast before arrival; coffee and snacks will be provided during breaks.<br /><br />Day 1 (Thursday) focuses on foundational motor skills in arthroscopy, including basic techniques and knot tying. The day begins with registration and introductions, followed by skill-building sessions in cadaver labs, simulators, and roundtable discussions led by faculty such as Drs. Paul Fadale, Michael Feldman, Mary K. Mulcahey, Howard J. Sweeney, and others. Activities are divided among groups rotating through fast basic motor skills, knot tying, simulator training, and roundtable discussions. A panel discussion and dinner conclude the day.<br /><br />Day 2 (Friday) centers on knee arthroscopy. The day starts early with foundational lectures on knee arthroscopy, meniscus surgery, and ACL procedures, followed by extensive hands-on cadaver lab work where participants perform diagnostic scope techniques, meniscectomies, graft harvesting, and ACL reconstructions with dynamic faculty feedback. Optional advanced procedures like microfracture and PCL reconstruction are available to proficient students. There’s also a panel discussion and an optional ACL simulator post-test in the evening.<br /><br />Day 3 (Saturday) is dedicated to shoulder arthroscopy. It begins with lectures on shoulder setup, portals, anatomy, and various arthroscopic repairs, including labral, SLAP, instability, and rotator cuff repairs. Participants engage in cadaver lab practice focusing on portal placement, diagnostic arthroscopy, and repair techniques with faculty guidance. Optional knot-tying practice and advanced procedures such as subacromial decompression and biceps tenodesis are offered. The day includes a shoulder dissection highlighting neurovascular structures, followed by course adjournment and presentation of feedback.<br /><br />Overall, the course provides didactic lectures, hands-on labs, simulator training, and panel discussions to develop proficiency in arthroscopic techniques with expert faculty mentorship.

Keywords

Arthroscopy training

Foundations in Arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy

Cadaver lab

Simulator training

Knot tying techniques

Meniscus surgery

ACL reconstruction

Rotator cuff repair