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Management of Humeral Shaft Fractures Authors: David C. Templeman, MD; Andrew H. Schmidt, MD Release Date:December 20, 2001; Valid for credit through December 20, 2002

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Less and Minimally Invasive Surgery for Joint Arthroplasty: FACT and FICTION This Symposium brings together world leaders in an intense and dynamic environment to educate practicing orthopaedic surgeons, operating room personnal, allied health professionals and commercial representatives on the current status (both fact and fiction) and future directions for less and minimally invasive joint reconstruction as well as help to better understand the basics of CAOS. MIS meets CAOS will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively understand the latest technique and technological issues and controversies concerning less and minimally invasive joint arthroplasty including total and partial resurfacing of the hip and knee. The symposium schedule will allow ample time for interaction and discussion between faculty, registrants and exhibitors.

An intensive 3-day course in English lead by Professor Pascal Boileau, Nice University Hospital, France. Workshops on specimen and plastic models are available.

NSAIDs, Coxibs, and Cardio-Renal Physiology: A Mechanism-Based Evaluation Course Director: Anthony N. DeMaria, MD Release Date: February 22, 2002; Valid for credit through February 22, 2003

OA Today and Tomorrow: Maintaining Function with Early Intervention Moderator: Joseph A. Buckwalter, MD; Faculty: Thomas A. Einhorn, MD; Bert R. Mandelbaum, MD; David W. Stoller, MD Release Date: July 17, 2002; Valid for credit through July 17, 2003

Osteoporosis: Consider the Outcomes Authors: Richard Eastell, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, FMedSci; Nelson B. Watts, MD Medical Writer: Joyce Sherman Kelly, PhD Release Date: March 8, 2002; Valid for credit through March 8, 2003

The Role of Biologics in Optimizing RA Treatment: A Return to Monotherapy? Chairperson: Marc D. Cohen, MD; Faculty: Edward C. Keystone, MD; Arthur L. Weaver, MD, MS Release Date: March 29, 2002; Valid for credit through March 29, 2003