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    MODULE 1

    Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Patellofemoral Joint

    This module will cover current anatomical and biomechanical understanding of the patellofemoral joint in a clinically relevant context.

    Learning objectives

    • Fully understand the complex anatomy of the patellofemoral joint

    • Appreciate recently described anatomic details 

    • Learn how to effectively apply anatomical and biomechanical principles clinically

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    Miho J. Tanaka, MD
    Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD

    FACULTY
    Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD
    Betina B Hinckel, MD, PhD
    John J Elias, PhD

    Miho J. Tanaka, MD
    Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Director and Founder of Women’s Sports Medicine Program
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, MA
    Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD
    Orthopedic Surgeon
    Twin Cities Orthopedics
    Edina, MN
    Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD
    Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Rush University Medical Center
    Chicago, IL
    Betina B. Hinckel, MD, PhD
    Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Oakland University – Beaumont Health
    Auburn Hills, Michigan
    John J. Elias, PhD
    Senior Research Scientist
    Cleveland Clinic Akron General
    Akron, OH

    MODULE 2

    Comprehensive Work-up of the Patellofemoral Joint

    This module will cover focused history, physical examination, and imaging of patients with patellofemoral disorders.

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand the basic principles and importance of history physical examination and imaging

    • Learn how to apply logical efficient and comprehensive clinical evaluation to everyday practice to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of patellofemoral disorders

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    William R.. Post, MD

    FACULTY
    Andrew J. Cosgarea MD

    William R. Post, MD
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Chairman International Patellofemoral Study Group
    Patellofemoral Foundation Board Member
    Morgantown, WV
    Andrew J. Cosgarea, MD
    Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    The Drew Family Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Head Team Physician Johns Hopkins University
    Baltimore, MD

    Dr. Andrew Cosgarea is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University and holder of the Drew Family Professorship in honor of Alec J. Cosgarea. He has been the Head Team Physician for the Johns Hopkins University Athletic Department since 2000, and was an Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball Team from 2000-2010. Dr. Cosgarea is involved in research studying knee kinematics, arthroscopy education, knee physical examination and the surgical treatment of recurrent patellar instability, and has lectured extensively on these topics. He is the author or co-author of over 100 scientific articles, 40 chapters and 2 textbooks. He is on the Board of Directors of the Patellofemoral Foundation, is a previous AOSSM Treasurer and Board member, and is an active member of AAOS, AANA, IPSG, ISAKOS and the Herodicus Society.

    MODULE 3

    Anterior Knee Pain

    This module will cover the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex causes of anterior knee pain.

    Learning objectives

    • Understand and practice state of the art history and focused physical examination of AKP patients

    • Define joint homeostasis and the envelope of function as regards treatment of anterior knee pain

    • Acquire logical strategy for imaging studies appropriate for different types of patients with AKP

    • Be able to recommend appropriate non-operative treatment and understand the value of time and patience in optimizing outcomes

    • Know when to recommend and perform focused and effective surgical intervention. 

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    William R.. Post, MD

    FACULTY
    Caitlin Chambers, MD
    Scott F. Dye, MD
    Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso, MD, PhD
    Jacqueline M. Brady M.D.

    William R. Post, MD
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Chairman International Patellofemoral Study Group
    Patellofemoral Foundation Board Member
    Morgantown, WV
    Caitlin Chambers, MD
    Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    University of Minnesota / TRIA Orthopaedic Center
    Minneapolis, MN
    Scott F. Dye, MD
    Associate Clinical Professor
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    University of California, San Francisco
    San Francisco, CA
    Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso, MD, PhD
    Orthopedic Surgeon
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Hospital Arnau de Vilanova
    Valencia, Spain
    Jacqueline M. Brady, MD
    Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
    Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Portland, OR

    MODULE 4

    Patellofemoral Instability Part I - Management of First Time Dislocation

    This module will cover the non-operative and operative management of first-time patella dislocation presenting evidence-based review of current management strategy.

    Learning objectives

    • Understand comprehensive work-up including evaluation of possible osteochondral injury

    • Learn evidence-based risk stratification to guide treatment decisions

    • Master principles and techniques of non-operative and operative treatment for first-time dislocation

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    Jacqueline M. Brady MD
    Adam B. Yanke, MD, PhD

    FACULTY
    Seth L. Sherman, MD
    Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD

    Jacqueline M. Brady, MD
    Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
    Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Portland, OR
    Adam B. Yanke, MD, PhD
    Assistant Professor Department of Orthopedics
    Assistant Director Cartilage Restoration Center
    Rush University Medical Center
    Chicago, IL

    Seth L. Sherman, MD
    Associate Professor
    Head of Sports Medicine
    Stanford University
    Palo Alto, CA
    Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD
    Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Co-Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery

    MODULE 5

    Patellofemoral Instability Part II - Surgical Management of Recurrent Dislocation

    This module will cover evaluation decision making and surgical management of patients with recurrent patellofemoral instability.

    Learning objectives

    • Recognize and evaluate anatomical factors contributing to recurrent instability

    • Develop a logical evidence-based approach to surgical treatment minimizing operative morbidity

    • Understand which patients may be at risk of failure from isolated MPFL/medial patellofemoral complex reconstruction

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    William R.. Post, MD
    John Fulkerson, MD

    FACULTY
    William R. Beach, MD
    Donald Coburn Fithian, MD
    Jason L. Koh, MD, MBA

    William R. Post, MD
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Chairman International Patellofemoral Study Group
    Patellofemoral Foundation Board Member
    Morgantown, WV
    John Fulkerson, MD
    Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Yale University
    Founder and President Patellofemoral Foundation
    New Haven, CT
    William R. Beach, MD
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Tuckahoe Orthopaedics
    Richmond, VA
    Donald Coburn Fithian, MD
    Orthopaedic Surgeon, Partner Emeritus
    Southern California Permanente Medical Group
    San Diego, CA
    Jason L. Koh, MD, MBA
    Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Clinical Director Orthopaedic Institute
    NorthShore University HealthSystem
    Chicago, IL

    MODULE 6

    Patellofemoral Instability Part III - Special Situations

    This module will cover evaluation and treatment decisions for patients with unusually complex causes of patellar instability and patients who have failed prior surgical intervention.

    Learning objectives

    • Recognize signs and findings that identify patients who may treatment other than medial stabilization

    • Develop a logical diagnosis and treatment approach to patients with failed patellofemoral instability surgery

    • Understand the surgical techniques sometimes necessary for treatment of such complex patients

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    Lutul Farrow, MD
    Robert A. Magnussen, MD, MPH

    FACULTY
    Elvire Servien, MD, PhD
    Robert Teitge, MD

    Lutul Farrow, MD
    Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
    Fellowship Director, Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, OH
    Robert A. Magnussen, MD, MPH
    Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Ohio State University
    Columbus, OH
    Elvire Servien, MD, PhD
    Professor in 
    Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Hospital de la Croix-Rousse
    Lyon, Rhône Alpes France
    Robert Teitge, MD
    Emeritus Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Wayne State University
    Detroit, MI

    MODULE 7

    Patellofemoral Instability Part IV - Special Considerations for Pediatric Patients

    This module will cover evaluation and treatment of patellofemoral instability in pediatric patients.

    Learning objectives

    • Understand different types of patellar instability patterns in children and adolescents 

    • Differentiate the risk factors for patellar instability between children and adults 

    • Review physeal-respecting surgical techniques for MPFL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients

    • Understand the role of quadricepsplasty in management of complex patellar instability patterns

    • Review the types of distal realignment techniques for skeletally immature patients

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    Shital N. Parikh, MD, FACS
    Daniel W. Green, MD, MS, FAAP, FACS

    FACULTY
    Jack T. Andrish MD

    Shital N. Parikh, MD, FACS
    Co-Director, Orthopaedic Sports Center
    Professor, UC Department of Orthopedic Surgery
    Cincinnati, OH
    Daniel W. Green, MD, MS, FAAP, FACS
    Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    New York, NY
    Jack T. Andrish, MD
    Retired Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, OH

    MODULE 8

    Cartilage Restoration and/or Osteotomy for focal PF Articular Cartilage Lesions

    This module will cover the evaluation and management of focal articular cartilage defects in the patellofemoral joint.

    Learning objectives

    • Learn how to perform a comprehensive work-up including evaluation of cartilage defects in the context of important concomitant pathology

    • Understand principles of non-surgical management as well as indications and techniques for surgical intervention including cartilage restoration and realignment osteotomy

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    Seth L. Sherman, MD
    Jack Farr II, MD

    FACULTY
    Andreas H. Gomoll, MD
    Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD
    Christian Lattermann, MD
    Betina B. Hinckel, MD, PhD

    Seth L. Sherman, MD
    Associate Professor
    Head of Sports Medicine
    Stanford University
    Palo Alto, CA
    Jack Farr II, MD
    Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indianapolis, IN
    Andreas H. Gomoll, MD
    Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
    Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
    Attending surgeon, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
    New York, NY
    Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD
    Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Co-Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    Christian Lattermann, MD
    Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Head of Sports Medicine at Boston Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    Boston, MA
    Betina B. Hinckel, MD, PhD
    Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Oakland University – Beaumont Health
    Auburn Hills, Michigan

    MODULE 9

    Patellofemoral Arthritis

    This module will cover treatment options for patients with severe patellofemoral arthritis.

    Learning objectives

    • Understand when patellofemoral arthritis can be treated by joint preservation options, including unloading osteotomy/tibial tubercle transfer osteotomy.

    • Define the indications and technique for uni-compartmental patellofemoral arthroplasty

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    John Fulkerson, MD

    FACULTY
    William R. Beach, MD
    James D. Wylie, MD
    Jack Farr II, MD

    John Fulkerson, MD
    Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Yale University
    Founder and President Patellofemoral Foundation
    New Haven, CT
    William R. Beach, MD
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Tuckahoe Orthopaedics
    Richmond, VA
    James D. Wylie, MD
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Utah
    Associate Medical Director For Hip and Knee Preservation
    Intermountain Healthcare
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Jack Farr II, MD
    Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indianapolis, IN

    MODULE 10

    Rehabilitation / Injury Prevention and Return to Play in Patellofemoral Disorders

    This module will cover important principles of evaluation, rehabilitation and return to play principles and patellofemoral disorders.

    Learning objectives

    • Understand principles of rehabilitation and be able to prescribe effective non-operative care

    • Understand evaluation and principles of returning patients to full activity safely

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    Jacqueline M. Brady, MD
    Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD

    FACULTY
    Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT
    Jenny McConnell, AM, FACP. B.App.Sc.(Phty), Grad.Dip.Man.Ther, M.Biomed.Eng.
    Sarah Manning, PT, DPT

    Jacqueline M. Brady, MD
    Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
    Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Portland, OR
    Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD
    Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Co-Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT
    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist
    Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    New York, NY

    Jenny McConnell, AM, FACP. B.App.Sc.(Phty), Grad.Dip.Man.Ther, M.Biomed.Eng.
    Physiotherapist
    Visiting Senior Fellow
    Melbourne University
    Sydney, Australia

    Sarah Manning, PT, DPT
    Sports and Orthopedics Physical Therapist
    Oregon Health and Science University
    Portland, Oregon

    MODULE 11

    Complications of PF Surgery

    This module will cover key points in recognizing, avoiding and treating complications of patellofemoral surgery. 

    Learning objectives

    • Understand principles of proper surgical techniques and rehabilitation principles to avoid complications  

    • Understand evaluation and principles of treating complications correctly when they do occur

    MODULE DIRECTORS
    Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD
    Marc Tompkins, MD
    Matthew J. Bollier, MD, FAOA

    FACULTY
    Miho J. Tanaka, MD
    John Fulkerson, MD
    David R. Diduch, MD

    Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD
    Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    Co-Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    Marc Tompkins, MD
    Marc Tompkins, MD
    Associate Professor
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery
    University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, MN
    Matthew J. Bollier, MD, FAOA
    Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
    University of Iowa
    Iowa City, IA

    Miho J. Tanaka, MD
    Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Director and Founder of Women’s Sports Medicine Program
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, MA
    John Fulkerson, MD
    Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Yale University
    Founder and President Patellofemoral Foundation
    New Haven, CT
    David R. Diduch, MD
    A.F. Voshell Professor of Sports Medicine Division Head
    Sports Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    University of Virginia
    Charlottesville, VA
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    Sercan Yalcin, MD
    Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
    Cleveland Clinic