This activity has been approved for 18.25 on-site AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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STATEMENT OF NEED
Total knee and hip replacements are among some of the most common inpatient procedures. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 719,000 total knee replacements and 332,000 total hip replacements are performed in the United States each year. Continued modifications in surgical techniques and materials have further enhanced patient outcomes. To ensure effective implementation of such techniques and materials, it is important that orthopaedic surgeons have the current knowledge necessary to properly perform a total knee or hip replacement, provide optimal care and treatment, recognize and manage post-operative complications, and identify and appraise the current controversies in the care and treatment of knee and hip disorders in various patient populations. Hospital for Special Surgery will address these needs through the 2018 Annual Holiday Knee & Hip Course, which will include faculty from the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service. The service performs more knee and hip replacements than any other hospital in the U.S. and has unparalleled experience treating complex conditions.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is targeted to orthopaedic surgeons. Physician assistants, physical therapists, registered nurses, residents, fellows, and medical students may benefit from attending this activity.

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION
Physicians: Hospital for Special Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Hospital for Special Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 18.25 Category 1 credits on-site for completing this activity.

Physical Therapists: Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. Hospital for Special Surgery designates this activity for 18 Contact Hours. The following states require continuing education units with no state-specific approval: CT, IA, MA and WA. This activity is pending approval in New Jersey.

Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education).