Replay of: Live Webcast on Bone Conserving Humeral Resurfacing

First Seen CME Webcast: Thursday, September 30, 2004,
8 am PDT (15:00 UTC)

Bone Conserving Humeral Resurfacing

Scottsdale, AZ- On September 30, 2004 at 8am PDT, 9am MDT, 10am CDT, 11am EDT, the surgical team at Scottsdale HealthCare in Scottsdale, AZ demonstrated this resurfacing prosthesis. Dr. David Bailie demonstrated the procedure. Dr. Philip M. Jacobs hosted the program and answered your e-mail questions.

The bone conserving humeral resurfacing prosthesis leaves the structural shoulder intact, reshaping the ball part of the shoulder (humeral portion) and placing a metal cap over it. The benefits of the procedure include a better anatomical fit for patients and the preservation of valuable bone tissue that can make future procedures easier if revision surgery is made necessary by further degeneration of the joint.

According to Dr. Bailie, this technique offers active individuals under the age of 55 the opportunity to regain much of their active lifestyle through a minimally invasive procedure.

This continuing medical education 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 Physicians Practice and slp3D.

Physicians Practice is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians Practice designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Biomet.