Evaluation and Management of Knee Arthritis/Knee Replacement: John Dundon, MD
At the conclusion of this educational activity, the participants should be able to:
1. Understand the principles of non-operative management of knee arthritis and the evidence behind this
2. Preoperative optimization of patient to reduce risk, improve outcomes, and decrease cost in TKA
3. Understand indications for TKA and how to lower postoperative risk for complications
4. Diagnose arthritis of the knee.
5. Identify appropriate imaging for diagnosis of knee arthritis.
6. Describe conservative options for knee arthritis and evidence-based treatment.
7. Educate participants on indications for partial vs. total knee replacement.
8. Demonstrate surgical techniques for knee replacements.
9. Clarify evidence-based outcomes after knee arthroplasty.