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Medscape Conference Coverage, based on selected sessions at the:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2005 Annual Meeting
February 23 - 27, 2005, Washington, DC

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Topic Overviews
Highlights of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 72nd Annual Meeting CME
Physicians - up to 1.25 hour(s) of AMA PRA category 1 credit
Update on Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Don Johnson, MD
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Advancing a New Gold Standard
Don Johnson, MD
Role of Computer-Assisted Navigation in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
Don Johnson, MD
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Conference News
Peri-articular Analgesia Injection Gives Significant Pain Control in Total Knee Replacement 2/28/05
[Medscape Medical News]
A randomized trial showed postoperative benefits for up to 24 hours.
Minimal Incision Procedures in Total Hip Arthroplasty Not Without Risks 2/28/05
[Medscape Medical News]
Experience and modifications can increase success rates, however.
Three Surgical Methods Found Equally Good for Lateral Epicondylitis 2/28/05
[Medscape Medical News]
A retrospective review found no evidence that open, arthroscopic, or percutaneous surgery is superior.
Autologous Chondrocytes From Hyaluronan-Based Scaffold Found Successful in Patellofemoral Chondral Lesions 2/28/05
[Medscape Medical News]
The technique offered the advantage of arthroscopic placement in a two-year study.
Artificial Disc Preserves Range of Motion, Restores Disc Height 2/25/05
[Medscape Medical News]
In the FDA study that led to its approval, Charité also reduced recovery time compared with BAK spinal fusion.
Randomized Trial Finds Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Better Than Open Procedure 2/24/05
[Medscape Medical News]
In a study of military personnel with dislocating shoulders, the arthroscopic method took significantly less operating time and caused less discomfort than traditional open surgery.
Outpatient Surgery in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Requires Comprehensive Approach 2/24/05
[Medscape Medical News]
Pioneers of minimally invasive total joint replacements describe techniques, outcomes, and risks.

 
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