38th Annual Arkansas Orthopaedic Forum

Friday, October 21, 2022, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM CST, UAMS Spine Institute, Smith Auditorium


This conference is designed for orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, PAs, medical students and other healthcare professionals interested in orthopaedic-related treatment. This conference will focus on joint reconstruction concepts and techniques.

1. Describe the four basic personality styles and their impact on communication.
2. Describe the advantages of the Physician-Administrator Dyad Model.
3. Describe the disparities in total hip and knee arthroplasty utilization by patients.
4. Identify areas of bias related to utilization of THA/TKA by women and individuals of color.
5. Understand the classification system for device and implant recalls.
6. Understand the role of routine or preventative revision surgery for recalled implants.
7. Identify and develop the requirements of an ASC to be able to provide outpatient joint replacement.
8. Identify and select appropriate candidates for ASC outpatient joint replacements.
9. Define the term robotics.
10. Identify the role of artificial intelligence in providing standard of care to patients.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.75 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (4.75 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (4.75 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.75 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.