Primary Knee Symposium: Biomechanical Considerations in the Knee
Course Overview
Agenda
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This program was intended for orthopaedic surgeons interested in learning about new technologies in restoration of the knee. Total Knee Arthroplasty has become more challenging with younger more active patients, the prevalence of co-morbidities such as obesity and diabetes, and higher patient expectations. New technologies in design, alignment, fixation and stability can help surgeons provide the best solution based on their patients' unique anatomies and needs.
New technologies also require understanding of design concepts and techniques. This program offered scientific and clinical education to help surgeons understand how these products and techniques are designed to restore anatomic function in their patient population.
Faculty
Course Chairman:
- Michael Manley, PhD
Mahwah, NJ
Faculty:
- Kenneth A. Greene, MD
Cleveland, OH - Steven F. Harwin, MD, FACS
New York, NY - Kirby D. Hitt, MD
Temple, TX - Mark Kester, PhD
Mahwah, NJ - Kenneth A. Krackow, MD
Buffalo, NY - Arthur L. Malkani, MD
Louisville, KY - Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD
Los Angeles, CA - Aiugo Wang, PhD
Mahwah, NJ
Objectives
- Understand the biomechanical compromises in total knee design and how design can limit or improve patient activity.
- Understand the importance of alignment with total knee replacement and how to achieve alignment routinely in primary knees of different complexity.
- Discuss survivorship of current knee designs in different patient subsets.
- Evaluate bearing surfaces and their potential to increase longevity in the replaced knee.
- Discuss the optimal fixation interface for primary total knee replacement.
- Review surgical techniques for partial, primary and complex primary knees.
