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CME Program

After viewing the presentations, please complete and submit the exam and evaluation for CME credit.

	view presentation The Unmet Need in DVT Prevention Fred D. Cushner, MD presents an entertaining talk on the unmet needs associated DVT prevention in orthopaedic patients as related to current guidelines, therapies, hospital practice, and future directions.
	view presentation Hip Resurfacing Richard Friedman, MD, FRCSC discusses the current state of hip resurfacing. Dr. Friedman covers challenges associated with THA and the potential advantages associated with hip resurfacing.
	view presentation Practical Approaches to MIS of the Hip Michael H. Huo, MD discusses the current status of MIS Total Hip Replacement: clinical results, controversies, state of evolution, and various MIS approaches with their associated complications and benefits.
	view presentation The Next Generation of Oral Anticoagulation Richard Friedman, MD, FRCSC profiles the current Factor Xa and thrombin inhibitors available for DVT prophylaxis in orthopaedic surgery and discusses the clinical trial data relevant to the orthopaedic arena.
	view presentation Alternate Bearing Surfaces: Pearls and Pitfalls of the Different Designs Javad Parvizi, MD discusses the benefits, detractions, and clinical data for various polyethylene, metal, carbon fiber, oxynium, and ceramic choices for use as a bearing surface.
	view presentation Panel Discussion Presenters Richard Friedman, MD, FRCSC, Michael H. Huo, MD, and Javad Parvizi, MD answer questions from the audience.