About the Congress
Overview:
There is currently no consensus on the optimal treatment strategies for osteochondral lesions of the talus. Typically, arthroscopic microdrilling is performed as a first line procedure in smaller lesions, with restorative techniques such as autologous osteochondral transplantation or other cell-based techniques reserved for larger lesions or after failed primary procedures. Cartilage repair, a treatment for osteochondral lesions, is not fully understood due to a lack of level-1 clinical studies which can provide evidence-based guidelines for using cartilage repair as clinical treatment for osteochondral lesions. This activity will gather experts in the field cartilage repair surgery in the ankle to discuss future strategic guidelines for using cartilage repair as a clinical treatment for osteochondral lesions of the ankle joint.
Target Audience:
This activity is targeted to specialty physicians in foot and ankle, orthopaedic surgeons, residents and fellows.
Accreditation:
Hospital for Special Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation:
Hospital for Special Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Highlights:
The first day of the congress (Friday, March 9) will consist of lectures and discussion on specific topics within cartilage repair surgery of the ankle, as well as interesting and related topics from special guest speakers. These lectures will serve as the basis for discussion on the second day. The second day of the congress (Saturday, March 10) will begin with a closed meeting of all faculty members to debate and discuss the controversies highlighted in the previous day. An open meeting with all participants will then follow with interesting case discussions and presentation of the current concepts and treatment guidelines.
The recommendations and guidelines set forth during the meeting by the faculty members will be published after the meeting. The material in these publications will fall into three main categories: 1) Diagnostic strategy, 2) Treatment Strategy, and 3) Outcome Measurement. Some examples of topics to be discussed at the congress: What is the current evidence for the use of biological augmentation? When is it appropriate to obtain an MRI for chondral injury after ankle sprain? When is it appropriate to perform diagnostic arthroscopy for chondral injury after ankle fracture? And many others!
You are invited to participate!
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