Contemporary Advances in Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty

Presented by Rehab Connections

Course Description

What the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant need to know or ask.

This popular annual seminar is designed for the physical therapy provider to obtain current, in-depth information specific to partial and total hip, knee and shoulder replacements. This forum provides the unique opportunity to interact with recognized joint replacement surgeons and specialists. Case studies and evidence will be cited.

Intended audience: PTs, PTAs

Instruction level: Various

6.0 CE Contact Hours
plus 2.0 CE Self-Study Hours

Course Content

Hip Arthroplasty

• Differences in contemporary prostheses
  • Ceramic vs. metal, polyethylene wear
  • Cement vs. cementless
  • Gender-specific hip implants
• Minimally invasive surgery, two-incision approaches, and traditional surgical approaches
• Hip resurfacing
• Management of leg length discrepancies
• Hip dislocations and revision arthroplasty
• Implications for rehabilitation, including “Hip Precautions”
• Restrictions for driving, sports, lifting and kneeling
• Anesthesia and pain control

Knee Arthroplasty

• Differences in contemporary prostheses
  • Fixed-bearing knee replacement
  • Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and other partial knee replacements
  • High performance total knee replacements (Hi-Flex)
  • Mobile bearing/rotating platform total knee replacement
  • Gender-specific knee prostheses
• Etiology of post-op extension and flexion deficits
• Surgical techniques
• Manipulations, arthroscopic debridement, and revision arthroplasty
• Management of the stiff knee
• Implications for rehabilitation
• Restrictions for driving, sports, lifting and kneeling
• Anesthesia and pain control

Shoulder Arthroplasty NEW

• Indications such as rotator cuff tear arthropathy, fractures, OA, RA, AVN, etc.
• Types of prostheses
• Conventional vs. Reverse Total
• Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Post-op restrictions related to surgical procedures
• Implications for rehab
• Anesthesia and pain control
• Possible complications

Post-operative Complications

• Instability, infections and thromboembolism
• Leg length discrepancy
• Squeaks, clicks and clunks
• Incidence of complications related to new vs. old surgical procedures
• Prosthetic loosening
• Periprosthetic fractures

Objectives

This program will enable you to:

1. Compare and contrast different surgical approaches/techniques and prostheses as presented
2. Discuss implications for rehabilitation related to the surgical interventions presented
3. Recognize signs and symptoms of complications necessitating contact with the physician’s office

Physical Therapist Assistant Program


18020 S. Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL
(708) 444-4500
Contact

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Email them in advance.

Confirmed Speakers

Regina M. Barden, BSN, RN, ONC

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Profile

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA

Professor, Department of Orthopedics
Chairman, Department of Surgery, Rush OPH
Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Surgery
Section Head, Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush
Team Physician Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox
Rush University Medical Center

David M. Mochel, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction/Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Northwestern Medicine

Harold W. Rees, MD

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Date and Location

January 21, 2012

McDonald's Office Campus
Hamburger University
2715 Jorie Boulevard
Oak Brook, IL
630-623-7845
Map

Registration: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Course: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Lunch is on your own

Tuition: $179

Downloadable Files

• Contemporary Advances in Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty brochure
• Printable registration form (3.1MB)

Self-Study

• Self-study Links
• Optional Resources

Seating is limited. Please register early!

Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond our control.

Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101

Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically, including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits will expire September 26, 2026.

Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other than the CE event tuition.

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