AAHKS Annual Meeting 2017

Start

Thu, 2 Nov 2017, 08:00

End

Sun, 5 Nov 2017, 06:00

WebSite

http://meeting.aahks.net/

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Exhibit

726

Symposia

Workshops

Organiser

Sponsor

About the AAHKS Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons addresses a broad array of scientific topics such as implant design, outcomes, surgical techniques and complications of primary and revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA) for hip and knee surgeons. The meeting addresses the latest socioeconomic issues in health care. Special courses are also offered for residents, non-physician team members and hospital administrators. Held in Dallas in November each year, the Annual Meeting attracts more than 2,000 attendees.

Accreditation and CME Credit

The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Educational Activity Scope

The 2017 AAHKS Annual Meeting is designed to provide practicing orthopaedic surgeons with research based, state-of-the-art information on diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment options and overall management of hip and knee conditions. This educational activity includes the review of the most current scientific research study findings, faculty and participant discussions and interactive symposia. It covers multiple clinical topics such as primary and revision total hip arthroplasty, primary and revision total knee arthroplasty, non-arthroplasty, infection, complications other than infection as well as health policy. It is aimed at improving overall surgeon competence related to the care of patients with arthritis and degenerative disease.

Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

Synthesize the most current research study findings in hip and knee condition management
Evaluate various surgical and non-surgical treatment options (e.g., primary total joint arthroplasty, revision total joint arthroplasty, non-arthroplasty) in hip and knee condition management
Assess the efficacy of new treatment options through evidence-based data
Interpret relevant healthcare policy

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Meeting Activities at a Glance

Times, topics and rooms are subject to change. The website lists the most current version of the schedule.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Set up

Exhibit Hall/Learning Center

Thursday, November 2, 2017

6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Registration	Peacock Foyer
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Set up	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Industry Symposia	Grand Ballrooms A-D
Industry Symposia are separate from the official program planned by the AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee and do not offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ unless noted by the sponsor.
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Poster Set Up	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.	Reception for International Members	By invitation
Welcome to Guest Societies: European Hip Society and Colombian Orthopaedic and Traumatology Society
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	AAHKS Board of Directors Meeting	By invitation
7:00 – 7:15 p.m.	FARE Board of Directors Meeting	By invitation

Friday, November 3, 2017

6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Registration	Peacock Foyer
6:00 – 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast for all attendees	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
6:00 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center Open	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
6:00 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.	AAHKS and Guest Societies Poster Exhibition	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	AAHKS Special Courses	Team-Wedgwood Resident-Governors Business-Chantilly East
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Industry Symposia	Grand Ballrooms A-D
Industry Symposia are separate from the official program planned by the AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee and do not offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ unless noted by the sponsor.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch for all attendees	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
12:45 – 2:00 p.m.	“Ask the Experts” Case Sessions	Grand Ballrooms A, B, D, E and Chantilly West

2:55 p.m.	President’s Welcome to the 2017 AAHKS Annual Meeting	Trinity Ballroom
3:00 – 6:29 p.m.	AAHKS General Session	Trinity Ballroom
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center Open	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Poster Reception for all attendees	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center

Saturday, November 4, 2017

5:30 a.m. Check-in 6:00 a.m. Start	5K Fun Run/Walk benefiting FARE	Trinity Strand Trail – Hilton Anatole
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Registration	Peacock Foyer
6:00 – 7:00 a.m.	Breakfast for all attendees	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center Open	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.	AAHKS and Guest Society Poster Exhibition Open	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
6:55 a.m.	Program Chair’s Welcome to the 2017 AAHKS Annual Meeting	Trinity Ballroom
7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.	AAHKS General Session	Trinity Ballroom
11:45 – 12:45 a.m.	Lunch for all attendees	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Reception for all attendees	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
7:30 – 8:00 p.m.	AAHKS and Guest Society Poster Take-Down	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center

Sunday, November 5, 2017

6:00 – 10:00 a.m.	Registration	Peacock Foyer
6:00 – 7:00 a.m.	Breakfast for all attendees	Exhibit Hall/Learning Center
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	AAHKS General Session	Trinity Ballroom
12:00 p.m.	Adjourn