You Will Learn Most presentations related to Orthopedics are related to how to accurately perform surgery coding, however, in many practices, revenue from services performed in the office are equal or greater than the revenue from surgeries.This audio will review common services performed in the office. The proper use of modifiers will also be discussed. * How place of service effects reimbursement of Evaluation and Management * When reporting pre-operative visits is allowed ...

Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: * Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems * Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively * Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice * Increase proficiency and maintain competence by updating cognitive understanding of family medicine * Feel better prepared to pass the American Board of Family Medicine exam * Evaluate co...

This one day orthopedic certifcation review course follows the NAON test blue print. Topics covered include: pediatric, trauma, metabolic, oncological, spinal, and surgical care of the othopedic patient

This two-day hands-on workshop is designed for Physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals who have a desire to obtain additional ultrasound scanning experience. The course allows you to customize your scanning experience by pre-selecting a hands-on track that best meet your specific educational needs. Our experienced faculty will provide the opportunity to scan multiple patient models and inanimate phantoms. A log of examinations performed will be provided to apply towards hospi...

Alexander R. Vaccaro III, MD, is professor of orthopedic surgery at Jefferson Medical College, where Laurence N. Fitzhenry is an orthopedic research fellow. Here, they discuss the classification, pathophysiology and management of spinal trauma; cervical and thoracolumbar trauma, operative and nonoperative treatment, and rehabilitation. Zoe Brown, MD, is a Spine Research Fellow in Orthopaedics at the Rothman Institute, Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She received her medical de...

This two-day hands-on workshop is designed for Physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals who have a desire to obtain additional ultrasound scanning experience. The course allows you to customize your scanning experience by pre-selecting a hands-on track that best meet your specific educational needs. Our experienced faculty will provide the opportunity to scan multiple patient models and inanimate phantoms. A log of examinations performed will be provided to apply towards hospi...

This live, three-day course will expand your knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret Musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations, incorporate protocols and scan techniques to improve diagnostic & treatment accuracy. The course is taught by leading MSK ultrasound experts and includes interactive lectures and extensive hands-on scanning, featuring a 3:1 ratio with live models for a realistic training experience. An optional hands-on workshop using un-enbalmed human cadavers is offered ...

This course has been the standard in teaching lower extremity alignment for the past two decades. It is designed for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists and allied health professionals who treat long-bone deformities. No prior experience is required. The internationally renowned faculty will introduce basic and advanced limb reconstruction concepts, including corrective osteotomies, limb alignment, limb lengthening and internal and external fixation. The course features lectures, deformity planni...

This conference will bring together the world leaders in hip and knee joint preservation and reconstruction for a combination of didactic presentations, focused discussions, and surgical demonstrations. Topics discussed will include new surgical approaches, techniques, prostheses, and computer-assisted surgery/robotics. General topics will include infection, deep vein thrombosis, pain management, rehabilitation, and biologicals. Cost analysis and the economics of total knee and hip arthroplast...