Course Information TAHOE KNEE & SHOULDER UPDATE 2006 Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe - Incline village, Nevada March 30 - April 2, 2006 Location The conference will be held in the Conference Center at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, Incline Village, Nevada. A luxurious four-star resort nestled on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. The resort is complete with six restaurants, mountain elegant guest rooms, cottages and suites, and a year-round swimming oasis, complete with our action-packed Grand Lodge Casino and Stillwater Spa. These 26 scenic acres on the shores of North America's largest alpine lake are surrounded by year-round adventures for all ages. It's the ideal Grand Ski Lodge, halfway between Heavenly and Squaw Valley with 14 nearby ski areas and miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides. The perfect lakefront setting for recreation and relaxation. Reno/Tahoe International Airport: Ground transportation from the Airport to the Hyatt Regency at Incline Village is available calling No Stress Express at (775) 333-6955 or (800) 426-5644. Advance reservations are recommended. Hotel Reservations: For conference participants wishing to stay at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Hotel, reservations can be made by calling (800) 223-1234 or (775) 832-1234. Please mention you are attending the Tahoe Knee & Shoulder Conference to receive the special rate of $175/single and double occupancy. Reservations must be received 30 days prior to arrival to secure the group rate. Accommodations are based on availability, so make your reservations early. If you are in need of special accommodations, please do not hesitate to call and/or submit a description of your particular needs in writing in order to receive service. Click here for a map of Lake Tahoe. Program Description This conference is designed for the orthopaedic specialist and allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with knee, shoulder and sports medicine injuries. The faculty will present current techniques for the evaluation and surgical treatment of a wide range of knee and shoulder conditions. There will also be updates for treatment of ankle, elbow and wrist injuries. The course format will include a series of lectures followed by panel discussions. The attendees will be able to question and closely interact with leading experts in the field of knee and shoulder surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Program Objectives At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to: Understand historical surgical techniques and results Discuss current techniques for knee and shoulder treatment Discuss options and reasons for changing techniques Identify current diagnosis and treatment for other joints Outline the classification, prognosis and treatment of knee and shoulder conditions with emphasis on sports medicine Discuss sports trauma updates and treatment Explain knee and shoulder injuries, treatment and rehabilitation Identify new and on-going modalities for joint therapy and rehabilitation Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Nevada School of Medicine and Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute. The University of Nevada School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians. The University of Nevada School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.75 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. Faculty Disclosure The University of Nevada, Reno adheres to ACCME Standards regarding industry support of continuing medical education, and disclosure of that support along with faculty and commercial sponsor relationships (if any) will be made known at the activity. Faculty are required to disclose to the learners when products or procedures being discussed are off-label, experimental, or investigational. Audience Orthopaedic Surgeons Sports Medicine Specialists Family Practice Physicians Interns, Residents and Fellows Orthopaedic / OR Nurses Physical Therapists Allied Health Professionals Technical Exhibits A select group of manufacturers and distributors will again be exhibiting this year. Our exhibitors provide valuable new technology in surgical techniques as well as rehabilitation aids, new product advances, books, journals and educational materials. Exhibits will be open for the duration of the conference. Please accept our invitation to visit the product display area and support our exhibitors with your attention as they have generously supported the conference with their presence. Exhibit Hours: Thursday Friday Saturday For more information please call, Peggy Taylor 775-784-1983 or email at peggyt@med.unr.edu