Each year, POSNA holds tutorials that give other POSNA members the chance
to learn about and talk about with other POSNA members, specific topics in the field
of pediatric orthopaedics. Read about the registration process.
Current 2008-2009 Tutorials
Date:
Friday, June 27, 2008
Number of Participants: 4
Tuition: $100
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Tutor: Peter M. Stevens, MD
Description: To discuss the rationale and demonstrate the technique of guided growth (formerly known as hemi-epiphysiodesis) to correct genu valgum, varum. fixed knee flexion and ankle valgus. Guest cases for presentation are welcome.
Description: This one-day tutorial will focus on the Ponseti management of clubfoot deformity as well as a new casting method for congenital vertical talus. There will be an early morning didactic session with an emphasis on bracing options for both deformities as well pearls for managing difficult clubfeet (e.g. complex idiopathic, syndromic, and neuromuscular). The participants will then observe in a pediatric foot deformity clinic demonstrating the casting procedures for both vertical talus and clubfoot. There will be a tendoachilles tenotomy performed in the clinic as well. In the afternoon there will be a hands on session with bone models and casting models for both vertical talus and clubfoot.
Description: This one day comprehensive tutorial will provide didactic lectures on the indications, results, and complications of pedicle screws for pediatric spinal deformity. An operative case will highlight the technical aspects, tips, and pearls for safe screw insertion as well as deformity correction. Time for Q & A and case review (participant) will be allotted at the end of the day.
Description: The principles of management of early onset (< age 6) spine deformity will be presented in a series of didactic lectures and case presentations. Live demonstration of casting technique of infantile onset patients will be presented, as well as discussion of other “delaying” tactics and methods of fusionless treatment.
Date: Wednesday-Friday, November 5-7, 2008
Number of Participants: 10
Tuition: $600
Location: A. I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
Tutor: Freeman Miller
Description: This program is designed to be an intensive educational experience. It will include two days of small group didactic lectures and one half-day of observing state-of-the-art procedures in the operating room. The lectures will include management and advances in the treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy.
Description: The attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the interactive discussion of the natural history and surgical treatment of developmental hip dysplasia. Case presentations will be offered emphasizing both the specific indications and surgical techniques of pelvis and/or femoral reconstructive osteotomies. The Pemberton-type pelvic osteotomy will be operatively demonstrated.