The NEW 2009 Fall Course
The 28th AANA Fall Course will take place November 19-21, 2009 at the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. This year’s fall program will combine a unique experience of lectures with surgical demonstrations and hands-on experience in the labs. World-renown surgeons will instruct the latest arthroscopic techniques in a wonderful setting that mixes education with social activities.

The 2009 AANA focus demonstrations are free of charge to participants. Nineteen surgical demonstrations will include hip labral repair, single- and double-bundle ACL and PCL ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair and articular cartilage resurfacing techniques, shoulder Bankart repairs and biceps procedures, and knotless anchor systems and the newest rotator cuff repair approaches and methods. The cadaveric surgical focus demonstrations feature small groups of 20 or so surgeons in an up close and personal interactive environment allowing surgeon demonstrator, moderators, and audience participation in an operating room - like setting. Arthroscopic companies will introduce new devices simplifying these techniques and reducing operative problems.

Mini-Fellowships
The “Premier” experience at the Fall Course will be the Mini-Fellowships. This is the Best Value in Arthroscopic Education! For only $100 more than a general laboratory session, you will have a one-on-one cadaver lab experience with a recognized expert. The Mini-Fellowships will give the participant an opportunity to learn new surgical procedures and obtain expert advice on the latest techniques and instrumentation. Prior to the Mini-Fellowship you will be contacted by your instructor and design your own educational experience by selecting the procedures that you would like to perform. You will not only have the opportunity to “operate” with the instructor as your assistant, but you can also attend the corresponding lectures for the same registration fee. Selection will be through a lottery system.

Education Committee
Chairman
Jeffrey S. Abrams, MD
Annunziato Amendola, MD
William R. Beach, MD
Robert H. Bell, MD
J.W. Thomas Byrd, MD
Thomas R. Carter, MD
Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Larry D. Field, MD
Mark H. Getelman, MD
Vipool K. Goradia, MD
Victor M. Ilizaliturri, MD
Mary Lloyd Ireland, MD
John D. Kelly, IV, MD
Marc R. Labbe, MD
Keith D. Nord, MD
James W. O’Mara, MD
Scott E. Powell, MD
Matthew T. Provencher, MD
Anthony A. Schepsis, MD
Nicholas A. Sgaglione, MD
Joseph C. Tauro, MD
Elizabeth M. Watson, MD

Focus Demonstrations
Focus Demonstrations feature well known arthroscopic surgeons performing selected surgical procedures in a small group environment. This forum creates a more interactive and intimate learning experience. NEW: Focus Demonstrations will be free of charge to participants! Each Focus Demo is limited to 20 participants.

Shoulder Model Laboratory
The Shoulder Model Laboratory will be available to allow the participants to master the technical steps essential to performing successful instability, SLAP and rotator cuff repairs. Instructors will assist the participants in learning the key steps of the techniques they have chosen to study. There will be two registrants per each Shoulder Model. Arthroscopes, video camera and instruments will be available to create as realistic an experience as possible in a dry lab setting. You must sign up for the Shoulder Lecture to participate in this laboratory. Enrollment limit: 24

Knee Model Laboratory
The Knee Model Laboratory will provide an excellent opportunity to practice the key steps and essential skills necessary to accomplish meniscal repair using a variety of techniques including meniscal allograft implantation, ACL and PCL reconstruction and osteochondral resurfacing. Each step of the procedure can be repeated over and over until mastery is achieved. Expert instructors will provide tips and suggestions to enhance your learning experience. You must sign up for the Knee Lecture to participate in this laboratory. Enrollment limit: 24

Knot Tying
Arthroscopic knot tying is one of the most fundamental yet potentially frustrating skills to master when performing arthroscopic reconstructive procedures. Following this dry lab, participants will be able to understand and tie the basic types of arthroscopic knots (e.g. sliding, non-sliding, locking), understand the principles and practice of suture management and understand and practice tricks for efficient (e.g. flipping the knot) and effective (e.g. maximizing knot and loop security) arthroscopic knot tying. These open, hands-on labs are scheduled prior to each of the shoulder labs (i.e. Shoulder model dry lab, cadaver labs) to allow these skills to translate immediately into the lab setting.

Register early, space is limited!

For additional information contact:
Arthroscopy Association of North America
6300 North River Road, Suite 104
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-292-2262 (Telephone)
847-292-2268 (Fax)
Website: http://www.aana.org
E-Mail: info@aana.org