Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) 2019 Annual Meeting

Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) 2019 Annual Meeting is organized by Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) and will be held from Apr 10 - 14, 2019 at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Miramar Beach, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

CME Information:
7.5 CME Credits for MAOA/ICJR Pre-Meeting Course
15.5 CME Credits for Scientific Program
1 CME Credit for Scientific Poster Sessions
1 CME Credit for Ask the Expert
1 CME Credit for Quiz Bowl

Conference Objectives are:
• To understand current surgical indications and techniques for rotator cuff tears.
• To learn how to do the basic management of soft tissue masses in the musculoskeletal system.
• To discuss recent state regulations to manage the opioid crisis and explore alternatives to manage musculoskeletal pain.
• To comprehend what options are available to manage distal radius fractures.
• To learn different effects of opioid usage in the outcomes of different orthopedic interventions including soft tissue reconstructions, fracture repair, and arthroplasty.
• To understand the impact of periprosthetic joint infection in the health care system.
• To study the effects of NSAIDs on different types of fractures.
• To discuss different mechanisms to prevent PJI from prophylactic antibiotics to the use of antibiofilm solutions during surgery.
• To discuss the potential applications of social media tools and apps on orthopedic interventions.
• To learn current alternatives to manage hip pain in the young adult including the use of orthobiologics.
• To understand current trends in health care and their effects on orthopedic practice.