AJSM Webinar Series - June 2024: Overview and Current Concepts in Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee. An AJSM-PRiSM Webinar.

Overview and Current Concepts in Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee.
An AJSM-PRiSM Webinar.

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a joint disorder that most commonly affects the knee joint. Treatment options are still sometimes controversial regarding indications for surgery, timing of surgery, and choice of procedure, and recommendations may vary regarding physical activity restrictions and the timing of return to sports. We have gathered a world-class faculty to weigh in on this topic, including Drs. Justin W. Arner, Minder S. Kocher, Theodore J. Ganley, and Marc Tompkins.

The webinar aims to provide the latest comprehensive knowledge of this disease, from epidemiology, etiology, and imaging diagnosis to indications and treatment methods. The American Journal of Sports Medicine and cohost PRiSM invite you to join our faculty of experts, led by moderator Ryuichiro Akagi, in their discussion.

*This activity has been approved for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.™

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the current knowledge of epidemiology, etiology, imaging diagnosis, and treatment indications. 

2. Differentiate between various surgical treatment methods and their specific indication.

3. Summarize the management after surgical procedures with a focus on return to sports. 

AGENDA

8:00 – 8:05 Welcome (Ryuichiro Akagi, MD)

8:05 – 8:13 Epidemiology and etiology of OCD (Justin W Arner, MD)

8:13 – 8:21 Radiographic features and treatment indications of OCD in the knee joint (Minder S. Kocher, MD)

8:21 – 8:29 Treatment of OCD: drilling and fixation (Theodore J. Ganley, MD)

8:29 – 8:37 Treatment of OCD in failed fixation cases (Marc Tompkins, MD)

8:37 – 8:57 Panel Discussion with Q & A

Dr. Ryuichiro Akagi is Director of the Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, Oyumino Central Hospital, Chiba, Japan. He has served as the team doctor for the Japanese youth national soccer team and is currently the team doctor for the Japanese beach soccer national team.

	Dr. Justin Arner is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the US Ski and Snowboard Team.
	Dr. Mininder Kocher is the Chief of the Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital, O’Donnell Family Endowed Chair, and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is an expert in pediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, and clinical epidemiology.
	Dr. Marc Tompkins is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota and a faculty for the orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at TRIA Orthopedic Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Tompkins are in complex reconstructive and joint preservation surgery in the knee and shoulder. In addition to an adult practice, he is the co-director of the pediatric sports medicine program at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Areas of research focus are on patellofemoral surgery, chondral and meniscal pathology, complex ligamentous reconstruction, and rehabilitation.
	Dr. Theodore "Ted" Ganley is the Sports Medicine Director at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Bisignano Family Distinguished Endowed Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania supporting the Division of Orthopedic Surgery and specifically the clinical, research, and outreach sports initiatives which continue to grow. Dr. Ganley's clinical focus includes sports injures of all kinds and trauma care. He is one of a small group of surgeons in the country with a primary focus on sports and trauma in the young athlete.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CLAIMING CREDIT
In order to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participants must attend the webinar in its entirety and complete an online evaluation. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.

DISCLAIMER
The material presented in this continuing medical education program is being made available by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situation discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the authors, which may be helpful, or of interest, to other practitioners. AOSSM is not responsible for expenses incurred by an author. Costs incurred by the registrant are the responsibility of the registrant.