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 shoulder, hip, knee, foot and ankle.

Understand how to evaluate pathology of various orthopedic conditions afflicting the shoulder, hip, knee and foot/ankle.

Recognize indications and contraindications for arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability, lesions of the labrum and biceps tendon, and rotator cuff tears.

Appreciate indications and contraindications for minimally invasive arthroplasty alternatives in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, hip and shoulder.

Describe current surgical techniques in the arthroscopic and open treatment of disorders of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle.

Be aware of advances in treatment of meniscus, articular cartilage and ligament disorders of the knee.

Become knowledgeable about the role and technique of arthroscopic surgery of the hip, including injuries to the labrum, FAI and snapping hip syndromes.

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 Waterview Conference Center.
1919 N. Lynn St Arlington, VA 22209.

To make hotel reservations, please call 703-351-9170 (indicate that you are attending the Cherry Blossom Seminar to receive the special rate).

ADA Statement

The National Knee Research & Education Foundation and Washington Orthpaedics & Sports Medicine 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 Sibley Memorial or WOSMI at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be received in writing postmarked prior to March 1st, 2012. 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 members have reported any existing significant financial interest in or other relationship(s) with the manufacturer(s) of commercial product(s) or commercial services discussed at this educational activity, including, commercial supporters of this program. This information will be available in course materials at the program. Any discussions of off-label uses of drugs or medical devices will be acknowledged in course materials at the program and by verbal announcement from the speaker.