The goal of this educational event is to teach the fundamental principles of sports medicine, with focus on the knee and shoulder. It is critical to recognize that the joint works as “an organ system.” Applied knowledge of knee and shoulder anatomy and biomechanics will assist in the diagnosis and management of sports injuries. Participants will achieve technical competency in the arthroscopic and open treatment of common knee and shoulder pathology.

Course content

Course objectives
Appreciate the unique anatomy and biomechanics of intra- and extraarticular structures around the knee and shoulder

Perform a thorough and systematic history and physical examination and review pertinent imaging studies, taking into consideration joint, limb, and patient-specific factors

Formulate a treatment plan based on a focused problem list for common knee and shoulder sports injuries

Comprehend the principles of sports medicine fixation strategies

Perform standard arthroscopic procedures for sports medicine application and be familiar with open procedures for the knee and shoulder joint

Apply the principles of sports medicine rehabilitation and return to play
Course modules
Module 1—Anatomy and biomechanics

Module 2—Imaging, classification, and principles of surgical setup

Module 3—Patient evaluation, arthroscopy, and fixation techniques

Module 4—Arthroscopic and open approaches for knee and shoulder

Module 5—Joint-specific surgical techniques and rehabilitation
Featured Lectures
Virtual tour of the knee

Anatomic tour of the shoulder

Patient history, imaging, and classification systems for sports injuries

Counseling for player, coach, and family

Cartilage

Meniscus (incl. posteromedial approach)

ACL

Biceps

Anterior Instability

Rotator Cuff (Supraspinatus)

Rehabilitation protocols
Practical Exercises
Knee and shoulder examination

Knee—basic and arthroscopic skills

Shoulder—basic and arthroscopic skills

Dry-bone exercises—knee
Small Group discussions
Knee and shoulder (operating room setup, patient positioning, principles of arthroscopy, portals, and approaches)

Common knee inuries

Common shoulder injuries

Knee (treatment, rehab, return-to-play protocols, pearls, pitfalls, and complications)

Shoulder (treatment, rehab, return-to-play protocols, pearls, pitfalls, and complications)