Msoa Announces 2012 Scientific Program

MSOA ANNOUNCES 2012 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM May 18-19, 2012 Four Seasons Hotel, St. Louis The Missouri State Orthopaedic Association is proud to announce the final agenda for the MSOA 43rd Annual Meeting. Program co-chairs Matthew Dobbs, M.D. and Ryan Nunley, M.D. have assembled a premier slate of experts. “We are proud to unveil the scientific program for the 2012 MSOA annual meeting. From the diversity of topics represented, the program promises to offer relevant learning opportunities for everyone,” said Program Chair Matthew Dobbs, M.D. “Speakers were chosen not only based on their expertise but on their ability to communicate and educate in an effective manner.” “We are especially pleased to welcome Dr. Kristy Weber as the MSOA Presidential Guest Speaker,” said Dobbs. Dr. Weber is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Oncology at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Weber has been a leader in many national orthopaedic and cancer organizations including the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, the Connective Tissue Oncology Society, the Orthopaedic Research Society, and the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS). She currently chairs the AAOS Council on Research, Quality Assessment, and Technology where she oversees initiatives related to clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based medicine, patient safety, biomedical engineering, biological implants and the development of orthopaedic clinician-scientists. The MSOA Annual Meeting will be held May 18-19, 2012, at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

8:00 a.m. Welcome/ Housekeeping

8:15 a.m. MSOA Business Meeting and BOC Councilors Report

8:30 a.m. “The Evolving Impact of Meaning Use on Orthopaedists” Evan Steele; CEO of SRSsoft

Learning Objective: 1. Examine the relevance of meaningful use for orthopaedists. 2. Understand the statistics, successes, and challenges for Physicians’ experience in Stage 1. 3. Identify the higher thresholds and new measures required for Stage 2.

9:05 a.m. “Hip Arthroscopy—From Weekend Warriors to Professional Athletes” Ryan Nunley, M.D.; Washington University School of Medicine

Learning Objective:

1. Understand the natural history of femoral-acetabular impingement and labral pathology.

2. Understand the treatment options and outcomes.

3. Recognize the limitations of hip arthroscopy and future options for treating these patients.

9:40 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. “Elbow Fractures-Dislocations” Akin Cil, M.D.; Truman Medical Center

Learning Objective: 1. Understand the mechanism of dislocations and types. 2. Understand when to do arthroplasty and when to do fixation. 3. Understand the post-operative rehabilitation for elbow trauma.

10:50 a.m. “Current Status of Ceramic Total Hip Bearings” Sonny Bal, M.D; Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

Learning Objective: 1. Understand indications for ceramic bearings in total hip replacement. 2. Understand clinical outcomes at ten years with modern alumina bearings. 3. Recognize the limitations of ceramic bearings and future technologies.

11:25 a.m. “Management of the Adult Patient with a Destructive Bone Lesion: Tips to avoid mistakes” Kristy Weber, M.D; Johns Hopkins University Presidential Speaker

Learning Objective:

1. Understand the basic history, examination, and imaging studies required to evaluate the adult patient with a destructive bone lesion. 2. Understand surgical and non-surgical treatment options for patients with metastatic bone disease in the upper extremity, lower extremity and/or pelvis.

3. Understand basic controversies and current level of evidence related to surgical treatment of patients with metastatic bone disease.

12:00 p.m. Luncheon

12:25 p.m. “Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing: Trend or Fad” Christina Gurnett, M.D., PhD; Washington University School of Medicine

Learning Objective:

1. To describe the types of comprehensive genetic testing available.

2. To learn how to use genetic testing as consumers and providers

3. To understand the limitations and benefits of genetic testing.

1:10 p.m. “The History of Orthopaedics—The Evolution of Progress” Doug Kiburz, M.D.—West Central Missouri Orthopaedic Surgical Services Learning Objective:

1. To better understand the critical paradigm shifts in surgical treatment.

2. To appreciate the development of the scientific method of research.

3. To comprehend the contribution of physician/scholars from around the globe.

1:40 p.m. “Surgical treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis” Jacob Buchowski, M.D.; Washington University School of Medicine

Learning Objective: 1. To describe what is degenerative lumbar scoliosis and what are the radiographic and clinical findings seen in patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis. 2. To describe possible surgical treatment options for degenerative lumbar scoliosis. 3. To illustrate how we make the decision which of the various surgical treatment options to employ.

2:15 p.m. Discussion Panel: Metal-on-Metal Total Hips Ryan Nunley, M.D., Sonny Bal, M.D., Christy Weber, M.D.

Learning Objective: 1. Understand options for hip preservation surgery and hip resurfacing. 2. Identify approaches to determine the best choice of medical/ surgical management.

2:50 p.m. Conclusion & Evaluation