AANA Lab Course 907-Arthroscopic/Open Strategies - Hip Preservation-Course Agenda

Course Agenda

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The Course 907: Arthroscopic/Open Strategies in Hip Preservation is a professional medical course held from June 21-23, 2019, at the OLC in Rosemont, Illinois, focusing on hip preservation techniques. The course includes lectures, hands-on cadaver labs, and discussions aimed at enhancing surgical skills and knowledge.<br /><br />On Friday evening, after registration, the program begins with introductions and lectures on labrum repair techniques, evolution of hip preservation surgery, and a virtual reality education session. There is also a non-CME session on practice reimbursement through durable medical equipment (DME) management and hip bracing.<br /><br />Saturday's schedule starts early with breakfast followed by a series of lectures covering topics such as radiation safety, femoroplasty, labral augmentation/reconstruction techniques, and graft preparation. The majority of the day involves hands-on cadaver lab sessions focusing on labrum repair, femoroplasty, and capsular management. The day concludes with an ultrasound imaging workshop, including lectures on hip anatomy and ultrasound-guided injections.<br /><br />Sunday’s agenda addresses billing and coding in hip preservation surgery, fundamentals of hip preservation with a focus on hip morphologies, radiology interpretation, and patient evaluation. A significant portion is dedicated to acetabular dysplasia, including periacetabular osteotomy techniques, arthroscopy roles, and case discussions. Further sessions cover femoral torsion diagnosis and surgery indications, followed by advanced concepts such as avascular necrosis advancements, revision surgeries, and total hip arthroplasty after failed preservation. The course ends with a summary and evaluation.<br /><br />The course is chaired by Drs. Marc J. Philippon and John J. Christoforetti, with master faculty including Drs. J.W. Thomas Byrd and Tania Ferguson. Participants are encouraged to bring writing materials or electronic devices for note-taking. Refreshments and breakfast are provided at designated times throughout the event.

Keywords

Hip Preservation

Arthroscopic Surgery

Open Surgical Strategies

Labrum Repair

Femoroplasty

Cadaver Lab

Ultrasound Imaging

Acetabular Dysplasia

Periacetabular Osteotomy

Avascular Necrosis