CALL FOR ABSTRACTS and 1999 ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Date: October 6, 1998

To: Members, Virginia Orthopaedic Society

From: Robert P. Nirschl, M.D., President
Eric J. Guidi, M.D., Program Chairman

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the May 1-2, 1999 Annual Meeting of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society to be held at the Williamsburg Marriott (next to Kingsmill) in Williamsburg, Virginia.

We are fortunate to have as our guest speakers Robert Cofield, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at the Mayo Clinic, and Robert Moffitt, Director of Health Policy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.

The program format has been changed to a two-day session. We will maintain the tradition of an interesting and informative meeting highlighting academics but also including political and economic issues regarding the practice of orthopaedics as we enter the millennium.

Scientific papers will be presented during the two half-day sessions (Saturday and Sunday). Abstracts are now being accepted for inclusion in the program. The Society will again be presenting a $500 cash award for the best resident paper. We ask department chairmen to please make copies of this letter and the enclosed abstract cover sheet and encourage your residents to present at the meeting.

Please complete the enclosed Abstract Cover Sheet (one per abstract) and submit with your abstract to:

Eric J. Guidi, M.D.
VOS Program Chairman
1715 N. George Mason Drive, #504
Arlington VA 22205

ABSTRACTS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 15, 1999. THIS IS A FIRM DEADLINE.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR now to be at the Williamsburg Marriott on May 1st and 2nd for an outstanding meeting.

1999 VIRGINIA ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
April 30 - May 2, 1999
Williamsburg Marriott - Williamsburg, Virginia

Robert H. Cofield, M.D. is Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His professional interests focus on adult reconstructive surgery and surgery of the shoulder. Dr. Cofield is a founding member and past president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and an honorary founding member of the South African Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Dr. Cofield previously was Dean of the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He has served the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in many capacities.

Robert Moffitt, Ph.D. is the Director of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C. Dr. Moffitt has over 17 years or professional experience in Washington, working on Capitol Hill, the Executive Branch and the private sector. He served in President Regan's administration where he was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation at the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Congressman Ed Whitfield is US Representative to First District, Kentucky. He serves on the US Commerce Committee and several subcommittees.

Rem Dickenson serves as Health Policy Aide to Senator John Warner in Washington, D.C.

Mike Jurgensen is Director of Health Policy for the Medical Society of Virginia. The Medical Society of Virginia is the largest physician organization in the state and is recognized as a leading force in promoting medical legislation and policies on behalf of the citizens and physicians of Virginia.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1999

SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1999

SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1999

SCIENTIFIC SESSION
Saturday, May 1, 1999

7:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Robert P. Nirschl, M.D., President
Arlington

KNEE SECTION
Moderator: H. C. Eschenroeder, M.D.
Lynchburg

7:30 Femoral Trochlear Pressure Patterns: Effects of Surgical Realignment
Jonathan Isaacs, M.D., William Nordt, M.D., W. McGarry, B.A., R. Patterson, M.D., E. Plotkin, B.A. and J. Wayne, Ph.D.
Richmond

7:38 Arthroscopic Notchplasty and Debridement for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Two- and Five-Year Results
Sohail Ahmad, M.D., Robert Nirschl, M.D. and David Gonzalez, M.D.
Arlington

7:46 Evaluation of High Tibial Osteotomy Using Distraction Callostasis with a Unilateral External Fixator
Richard Naylor, M.D., R.E. Delanois, MD and Michael Romash, M.D.
Portsmouth Naval Hospital

7:54 Evaluation of the Short-Term (6-month) Results of Viscosupplementation with Hyaluronic Acid Preparations in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Raymond M. Carroll, M.D. and Frank A. Pettrone, M.D.
Georgetown University

8:02 Discussion

BASIC SCIENCE SECTION
Saturday, May 1, 1999
Moderator: John J. Schaffer, M.D.
Virginia Beach

8:15 The Use of Marrow Stromal Cells Embedded in Alginate in the Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects
Louis C. Jordan, M.D., David Diduch, M.D., Cay Mierish, M.D. and Gary Balian, Ph.D.
UVA Health Systems - Charlottesville

8:23 Articular Surface Repair of the Canine Patella Following Subchondral Abrasion and Stress Protection
Mark C. Willis, Jr., M.D., Charles McDowell, M.D., Jennifer Wayne, Ph.D., William Jiranek, M.D. and Hunter H. McGuire, Jr., M.D.
Medical College of Virginia - Richmond

8:31 Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Associated with Bone Infarct
Wilford K. Gibson, M.D., Thomas Temple, M.D. and Yang Guan Wu, M.D.
Eastern Virginia Medical School - Norfolk

8:39 Discussion

GUEST LECTURE
Saturday, May 1, 1999

8:50 Issues in the Management of Rotator Cuff Tears
Robert H. Cofield, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota

9:30 Discussion

9:40 Refreshment Break - Visit Exhibits

TRAUMA SECTION
Saturday, May 1, 1999
Moderator: David W. Romness, M.D.
Arlington

10:05 Treatment of Unstable Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Dislocations with a Dynamic Traction Splint
Walter Garner, LT, MC, Christopher Hersch, LCDR, MC, Mark Mighell, LCDR, MC and Robert Ruland, M.D.
Portsmouth Naval Hospital

10:13 Longitudinal Fractures of the Sacrum: Case Series
Joel Stewart, M.D. and Carlo Bellabarba, M.D.
Chesapeake

10:21 Early Femur Fracture Fixation Significantly Increases Morbidity in Patients with Occult Hypoperfusion
Adam C. Crowl, M.D., J.S. Young, M.D.,
David Kahler, M.D. and J. Claridge, M.D.
UVA Health Systems - Charlottesville

10:29 Magnetic Distal Targeting for Modular Intermedullary Nails
Alfred A. Durham, M.D. and Dallas P. Crickenberger, M.D.
Roanoke

10:37 The Curved Calcaneal Plate: A New Fixation Pattern for ORIF of the Calcaneus Using an Updated Medial and Lateral Approach
Michael M. Romash, M.D.
Chesapeake

10:45 Discussion

ANKLE SECTION
Saturday, May 1, 1999
Moderator: J. Thomas Hulvey, M.D.
Abingdon

11:00 Knee-Ankle Coupling in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Equinus Gait: Implications for Surgery
Adrian T. Baddar, M.D., Mark F. Abel, M.D., Diane L. Damiano, Ph.D. and Kevin P. Granata, Ph.D.
Charlottesville

11:08 The Role of the Tibialis Posterior Tendon on Foot/Ankle Biomechanics and Deltoid Ligament Function
Charles Shuff, M.D., Elmostafa Elquessab, M.D., Jennifer Wayne, Ph.D., Christopher Brodrick, B.S. and Robert Adelaar, M.D.
Medical College of Virginia - Richmond

11:16 Biomechanical Comparison of Crossed Screw and Blade Plate Ankle Fusion Techniques
Scott Nasson, M.D., Charles Shuff, M.D., David Palmer, M.D., Jennifer Wayne, Ph.D., James Carr, M.D., Robert Adelaar, M.D. and Sean Rassman, MSIV
Medical College of Virginia - Richmond

11:25 Discussion

11:35 VOS Web Site Update
H.C. Eschenroeder, M.D.

11:45 Adjourn Session

SCIENTIFIC SESSION
Sunday, May 2, 1999

 SPORTS MEDICINE SECTION
Moderator: John J. Schaffer, M.D.
Virginia Beach

8:00 Shoulder Stabilization Using Arthroscopic Transglenoid Sutures Versus Open Capsulolabral Repair: A 5-Year Minimum Follow-up Comparison
Sohail Amad, M.D., Frank A. Pettrone, M.D. and Greg Montalbano, M.D.
Arlington

8:08 The Development of a New Technique to Monitor the Axillary Nerve During Thermal Capsulorrhaphy
Mark L. Lesh, M.D., Jerold Mikszewski, M.D. and Frank Pettrone, M.D.
Arlington

8:16 A Comparison of Epidural Anesthesia, General Anesthesia, and General Anesthesia + Ropivicaine 3 in 1 Femoral Block for Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
David R. Diduch, M.D., Frank Mazzeo, M.D., James Maeger, M.D. and Charles DiFazio, M.D.
UVA Health Systems - Charlottesville

8:24 Limited Open Carpal Tunnel Release
Frank W. Gwathmey, M.D. - Norfolk

8:32 Discussion

GUEST LECTURE
Sunday, May 2, 1999

8:45 Shoulder Arthroplasty: Current Concepts
Robert H. Cofield, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota

9:25 Discussion

9:35 Refreshment Break - Visit Exhibits

HIP SECTION
Sunday, May 2, 1999
Moderator: David W. Romness, M.D.
Arlington

10:00 A Prospective Blinded Study of the Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Arthrography of Acetabular Labral Pathology
Josiah W. Duke, M.D., Mark Kransdorf, M.D. and William A. Jiranek, M.D.
Richmond

10:08 Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Labral Tears
William A. Jiranek, M.D., Chester H. Sharps, M.D. and Christopher Joseph, M.D.
Richmond

10:16 The Effects of Femoral Component Surface Finish on the Cement Mantle: An in vitro Study Using a Fully Debonded Model
Thomas F. McGovern, M.D., Gwo-Jaw Wang, M.D. and Richard Arigo, B.S.
Charlottesville

10:24 Can We Predict Aggressive Osteolysis in Total Joint Arthroplasty?
Patrick J. Vaughan, M.D., W.A. Qui, M.D. and John A. Cardea, M.D.
Medical College of Virginia - Richmond

10:32 Discussion

10:45 President's Address - Robert P. Nirschl, M.D.

11:00 Resident "Best Paper" Awards Presented

11:15 Second Business Meeting

11:45 ADJOURN 1999 ANNUAL MEETING

General Information

Lodging Reservations: Room reservations can be made by using the enclosed reservation form or by calling the Williamsburg Marriott at 757-220-2500 or 800-442-3654. You can also visit the Williamsburg Marriott Web Site!  Reservation cut-off date has been extended to April 15, 1999.

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Medical Society of Virginia through the joint sponsorship of Carilion Health System and the Virginia Orthopaedic Society.

Credit: Carilion Health System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.25 hours in Category I towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only the hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Exhibits: The Society extends its sincere appreciation to exhibitors participating in this meeting. Exhibits will be on display the mornings of Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2. SUPPORT THE EXHIBITORS.

Educational Grants: The Society is grateful to companies who have contributed or pledged grants in support of this conference.

Golf: Tee times are reserved at Kingsmill Woods Course on Saturday, May 1. Tee times are limited and advance sign-up is encouraged.

Meeting Contact: Donna H. Scott, Society Administrator, tel: 804-649-2407, fax: 804-649-2514 or e-mail Admin@vos.org