COURSE DESCRIPTION: Hip and knee replacement are among the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States.  Current practice at credible programs is to have regular meetings to discuss cases and recent evidence-based literature review.  During case reviews physicians will learn how to implement best practice surgical techniques when treating complex joint replacements.  

TARGET AUDIENCE: Orthopedists, internists, family medicine practitioners, emergency medicine physicians, urgent care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, residents, medical students and all other interested healthcare providers.   

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 
•  Recognize and accurately assess complex joint replacement cases and the appropriate treatment plans. 
•  Implement best practice surgical techniques when treating complex joint replacements. 

FACULTY AND DISCLOSURES:
Moderator
Carlos Alvarado, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Baptist, Doctors, South Miami and
West Kendall Baptist Hospitals
Miami, Florida

Carlos Alvarado, M.D.  indicated that neither he nor his spouse/partner have relevant financial relationships with commercial interest companies, and he will not include off-label or unapproved product usage in his presentation(s) or discussion(s).

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for 1 credit hour, CE Broker Course #20-614696, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Physician Assistants and Osteopathic Medicine.

This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nursing. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.