Advocate Midwest Joint Arthroplasty Case Conference

April 16, 2025

Overview

Biannual Case Conference specific to diagnosis and treatment of conditions leading to primary and revision arthroplasty surgery.

This conference is being held virtually.

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 5:30pm – 6:45pm CT / 6:30pm - 7:45pm ET

Target Audience

This course is intended for physicians and other professionals.  

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  • Foster collaboration among orthopedic surgeons by presenting case studies and discussing various surgical approaches.
  • Facilitate the development of joint arthroplasty best practice recommendations that can be applied across different regions and practices.
  • Discuss clinical insight into surgical treatment options for periprosthetic infection.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
03/21/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
04/16/2025 - 5:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
04/16/2025 - 6:45pm CDT
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Program

The Advocate Midwest Joint Arthroplasty Case Conference is a biannual event focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions leading to primary and revision arthroplasty surgeries. The conference fosters collaboration among orthopedic surgeons by presenting case studies and discussing various surgical approaches. It also aims to develop best practice recommendations for joint arthroplasty that can be applied across regions and practices and provides valuable clinical insights into the surgical treatment options for periprosthetic infections.
 

Moderator:
Bruce Faure, MD
Vice President Orthopedic Service Line WI/IL Divisions of Advocate Health

Three Case Presentations:
Surgical Treatment of Periprosthetic Infection- DAIR Procedure (Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention)
Bruce Faure, MD
Vice President Orthopedic Service Line WI/IL Divisions of Advocate Health

Surgical Treatment of Periprosthetic Infection- Single Stage
Benjamin Knight, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon; Aurora Saint Lukes Medical Center
 
Surgical Treatment of Periprosthetic Infection- Two Stage
Timothy Schnettler, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon; Aurora Medical Center - Summit

There will also be a roundtable discussion at the end.

 

Faculty

Faculty

Bruce Faure, MD Vice President Orthopedic Service Line WI/IL Divisions of Advocate Health Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery Joint Arthroplasty and Adult Reconstruction
Christine Hernke; Vice President Service Line Administration Orthopedics; Clinical Services: System Clinical Programs
Benjamin Knight, MD; Orthopedic Surgeon; Aurora Saint Lukes Medical Center
Timothy Schnettler, MD; Orthopedic Surgeon; Aurora Medical Center - Summit

Disclosure

Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.

 

 

 

Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.25 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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This conference is being held virtually.  A link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

If you have any questions, please contact the IPCE Office at cme@aah.org