MEDIA ALERT
Who: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, representing 25,500 U.S. and international orthopaedic surgeons, will hold its 69th Annual Meeting February 13 - 17, 2002 at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX.
What: The latest on trends, research and advances in orthopaedic care and treatment options for children, adolescents, and young adults, Baby Boomers and seniors presented at the world's largest meeting of orthopaedic surgeons.
Highlights include:
-- Musculoskeletal Care of the Aging Patient-- Fracture Management in the Elderly-- Surgical Options in the Middle-aged Arthritic Knee-- Hip Replacement in the Young Patient-- Fractures in Children and Adolescents-- Care of the High School Athlete-- The Child's Foot-- Family Violence-- Surgical Navigation and Robotics-- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
When: February 13 - 17, 2002
Where: Room A230
Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX
Note to TV news assignment; wire services, city desks; and radio assignment: Excellent opportunities to interview orthopaedic surgeons in all areas of musculoskeletal conditions.
To register for press credentials contact:Adrian Wright, 847-384-4034, [email protected] , Todd Schuetz, 847-384-4032, [email protected] or Claudette Yasell, 847-384-4035.
2002 Annual Meeting Media Briefing Schedule
Wednesday, February 13, 2002
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.Our Aging Population: Current Care, Trends and Treatment
1. Musculoskeletal Care of the Aging Patient2. Surgical Options in the Middle-aged Arthritic Knee3. Fracture Management in the Elderly
11:00 - NoonGrowing Pains in Children and Adolescents
1. Total Hip Replacement in the Young Patient2. Fractures in Children and Adolescents3. Upper Extremity Injuries in the Athletically Active Child and Adolescent4. Care of the High School Athlete5. Sideline Decisions: Return to Play - From Head to Toe
Thursday, February 14, 2002All About Feet
9:00 - 10:00American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
11:00 - NoonUpdates on Foot and Ankle Health
Noon - 1:00The Child's Foot
Friday, February 15, 2002
New directions in Orthopaedics
9:00 - 10:00 Family Violence
11- NoonSurgical Navigation and Robotics
2:00 - 3:00Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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