Policy

Please click on the above links to get information about our course objective, target audience, accommodation, ADA statement,refund and cancellation and disclosure policy.

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Course Objective

At the conclusion of this seminar, participants should be able to:

Be familiar with common orthopaedic conditions of the knee and shoulder.
Understand how to evaluate pathology of the knee and shoulder
Appreciate indications and contraindications for arthroscopy vs arthroplasty in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee and shoulder
Describe current surgical techniques in the treatment of disorders of the knee and shoulder
Be aware of treatment of meniscus, articular cartilage and ligament disorders of the knee
Be updated on current approaches to shoulder instability, arthritis, cuff tears and AC joint separations

Target Audience

Orthopaedic surgeons in practice, orthopaedic surgery resident and fellows, physical therapists, athletic trainers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and operating room personnel.

Accommodation

All educational activities will be conducted at the At Tyson’s Corner Westin Hotel

7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia, 22043.

To make reservations, please call: (703) 893-1340 and indicate that you are attending the Annual Cherry Blossom Seminar to receive the special rate.

ADA Statement

The Inova Fairfax Hospital, National Knee Research & Education Foundation and D.C. Sportsmedicine Institute wish to take those steps that are required to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of absence of auxiliary aids or services. If you need any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disability Act, please provide this information to either Inova Fairfax Hospital or National Knee Research & Education Foundation at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be received in writing postmarked prior to March 15th, 2009. No refunds will be issued beyond this date for any circumstances. Refunds will be subject to a $ 75.00 administrative and processing fee. We reserve the right to cancel or substitute topics and/or speakers. In case of course cancellation, persons registered for the course will be notified by telephone using the number(s) they have provided on the registration form and their registration fee will be refunded.

Disclosure Policy

Faculty presenters of continuing medical education activities sponsored by Inova Fairfax Hospital, National Knee Research & Education Foundation and D.C. Sportsmedicine Institute are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest related to the content of their presentation. Copies of faculty disclosures are in participant materials.