Different orthopaedic specialists will lecture on their areas of expertise discussing injuries, degenerative ... show more

MedStar Georgetown Orthopaedic Surgery Symposium
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Description
Different orthopaedic specialists will lecture on their areas of expertise discussing injuries, degenerative conditions, deformities, and specific treatment algorithms. Each specialty within orthopaedics will then have a period of case discussion and question and answer section giving the audience an opportunity to "Ask the Experts".

Objectives

• Remembering: Name four ligaments in the knee.
• Comprehending: Compare the different treatment algorithm for a meniscal tear in a 20-year-old to that of a 60-year-old.
• Applying: Would ACL reconstruction prevent future osteoarthritis of the knee?
• Analyzing: List strategies for preventing ACL injuries.
• Synthesizing: In what patient would you consider not reconstructing an ACL?
• Evaluating: What types of knee injuries always require surgical intervention?

Agenda
5:00pm Registration (In Person) and Welcome Remarks
5:30      Sports Lecture – Will Postma
6:00      Shoulder Lecture – Brent Wiesel
6:20      Sports/Pediatric Lecture – Ryan Murray
6:40      Case discussion and Question and Answer – Postma/Murray/Wiesel
6:50      Hand Lecture – Kessler
7:10      Hand Lecture – Henn
7:30      Case discussion and Question and Answer – Kessler/Henn
7:40      Foot and Ankle Lecture – Casscells
8:00      Foot and Ankle Lecture – Cooper
8:20      Case Discussion and Question and Answer – Cooper/Casscells
8:30pm Dismissal

Difficulty Level

• Essential - Includes core theory, concepts, and applications.
• Advanced – Includes in-depth theory, concepts, and applications of information and/or techniques that are presented beyond the Essential Level which includes core theory, concepts, and applications.

Suggested Audience
PT, OT, AT, Students

Tuition
Tuition is free for MedStar Health and MHPT

Speakers

• Nick Casscells is board certified and fellowship trained in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (2019). Residency Program: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2018). Medical School: Jefferson Medical College (2013).
• Paul Cooper is a board-certified orthopaedist specializing in the treatment of all conditions of the foot and ankle. He has served as the director of the Foot and Ankle Center for the past 12 years. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship Program: University of Cincinnati Hospital (1993). Fellowship Program: The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (1992). Residency Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (1991). Internship Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (1987). Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College (1986).
• Curtis Henn is a member of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute and practices at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is a highly skilled, board certified orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon, who also holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship Program: Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital (2015). Residency Program: Hospital for Special Surgery (2014). Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (2009).
• Michael Kessler is the chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Hand Surgery of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute and performs surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship Program: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2011). Residency Program: North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center (2010). Internship Program: North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center (2006). Medical School: Albany Medical College (2005).
• Ryan Murray is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine. Dr. Murray is also an assistant team physician for Georgetown University athletics. Fellowship Program: Children's National Medical Center (2021). Fellowship Program: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2020). Residency Program: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2019). Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2014).
• Willam Postma is the Chief of Sports Medicine at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Postma serves as the Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Washington Wizards and for Georgetown University Athletic Department. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Fellowship Program: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2012). Residency Program: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2011). Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina (2006).
• Brent Wiesel is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery for adolescents and adults. He is chief of the shoulder service at the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute. Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship Program: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2008). Residency Program: University of Pennsylvania Hospital (2007). Internship Program: University of Pennsylvania Hospital (2003). Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2002).

Where (In Person)
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
New Research Building (already reserved)
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, D.C., 20007
202-444-2000 Main
https://www.medstarhealth.org/locations/medstar-georgetown-university-hospital?utm_campaign=mhs_citations&utm_medium=ad_listings&utm_source=rio_seo&utm_term=hospital

Contact Hours

• This course has been submitted to the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (https://health.maryland.gov/bphte/Pages/index.aspx) for 3.0 contact hours. Approval is pending and not guaranteed nor promised.
• This course has been submitted to the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (https://health.maryland.gov/botp/Pages/home.aspx) for 3.0 contact hours. Approval is pending and not guaranteed nor promised.
• DC OT Board (https://dchealth.dc.gov/) – Only the following types of continuing education programs (https://doh.dc.gov/node/237822) are exempt from prior review and approval for acceptance in the District of Columbia: All continuing education programs provided directly by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), AOTA Approved Providers, state or local occupational therapy associations, accredited healthcare facilities, and accredited colleges or universities.
• DC PT Board (https://dchealth.dc.gov/) – As long as the Maryland PT Board approves a course, then the DC PT Board accepts their approval as their own. The Board also will recognize and accept, for licensure renewals, continuing education seminars, workshops, or programs that have been approved by the following entities: A health care facility accredited by the Joint Commission. As of June 2014, The District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy (“the Board”) is no longer reviewing general continuing education program applications.
• VA OT Board (http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/medicine/advisory/ot/ce_faq.asp) – Providers approved by other state licensing boards may be considered Type 1 programs as it relates to Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy: Local, state, or federal government agency; and Health care organization accredited by a national accrediting organization granted authority by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assure compliance with Medicare conditions of participation; therefore no need to submit to VA OT boards.
• VA PT Board (VBPT) (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/PhysicalTherapy/physther_guidelines.htm) - The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy does not pre-approve continuing education courses. Providers approved by other state licensing boards may be considered Type 1 programs as it relates to Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. Virginia Board of Physical Therapy accepts MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network courses because MedStar is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Questions
Nick Casscells
nick.casscells@medstar.net
3027404046

Joseph Ferguson
Joseph.Ferguson@gunet.georgetown.edu

Chris Parker
christopher.parker@medstar.net

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