Mammoth Orthopedic Institute Hosts First Annual Sports Medicine Course

Mammoth Orthopedic Institute in partnership with Mammoth Hospital recently hosted its first annual course and lecture series on the practice of Orthopedics developed by orthopedic surgeons, Michael Karch, Timothy Crall, and Brian Gilmer.

This "meeting of the minds" for all things orthopedics included participants from all over the country - doctors, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.

The goal of the Mammoth Sports Course wasn't merely to rehash the same PowerPoint presentations given by experts at various meetings, but to critically evaluate the indications, techniques, successes, and failures involved in the treatment of complex problems in which no clear evidence-based guidelines exist.

Reviews are in and have been overwhelmingly positive by all attendees, so you can count on our Mammoth Orthopedic Institute surgeons to build on this course in the years to come! Great work team!

The Mammoth Sports Course 2016

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday August 25

Arrive – Alaska Airlines Flight 2194 departs LAX 430 p.m. arrives MMH 5:43 p.m.

6:30 Happy hour - cocktails

Whitebark Gallery Room, Westin Monache Resort at Mammoth

7:00-9:30 p.m. Dinner

Whitebark Gallery Room, Westin Monache Resort at Mammoth

Guest Speaker –

Michael Karch, Mammoth Lakes CA

“The Power of the Stick”

Practice Management and Work-Life Balance

Friday August 26

Morning – Activities

Mountain Bike – Mammoth Mountain Bike Park

Bike Park Passes and Rentals available for free to those interested

Contact Brian Gilmer for more details

Road Ride – Mammoth Lakes Basin

Family friendly

Electric Bike Rentals available at a discount from Wave Rave

Trail Run – Mammoth Rock Trail

Contact Brian Gilmer for details

Yoga – Mountain Sol Yoga

Massage – Simply Massage in the Village at Mammoth

Afternoon – Didactics

12:00 Shoulder Didactics – Complex Shoulder Reconstruction

Recurrent Instability and Superior Capsular Reconstruction

Timothy Crall, MD, Mammoth Lakes, CA

1:00 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion– Shoulder Reconstruction

Moderator: Timothy Crall, MD

2:30 Break

2:45 Knee Didactics – Complex Knee Reconstruction

Quadriceps ACL and Internal Brace

Brian Gilmer, MD, Mammoth Lakes, CA

3:45 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion

Moderator: Brian Gilmer, MD

5:15 Adjourn

Dinner and Nightlife: At your discretion

Sushi Rei – Sushi / Japanese

Campo – Rustic Italian

The Smokeyard – Steaks and Bar-B-Que

El Gomez – Mexican

Whitebark – Modern Cuisine / Sushi

The Side Door – Wine / Fondue

Toomey’s – Ecclectic Fare

Lakanuki – Hawaiian / Pub Fare

Saturday August 27

6:30 a.m. Breakfast

7:00 Knee Didactics – Articular Cartilage Repair and Restoration

Surgical Treatment Options of Chondral Defects of the Knee

Raffy Mirzayan MD, Baldwin Park, CA

8:00 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion– Knee Cartilage

Moderator: Brian Gilmer, MD

10:00 Break

10:15 Upper Extremity Didactics – Ligament Reconstruction

Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Shoulder and Elbow

Raffy Mirzayan MD, Baldwin Park, CA

11:15 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion- Upper Extremity Cartilage

Moderator: Brian Gilmer, MD

1:15 Lunch

1:30 Complications – When All Else Fails

Case Presentations and Discussion

Moderator: Brian Gilmer, MD

Awarding of the Weggers Traveling Trophy

3:30 Closing Remarks and Evaluations

for those who must depart Saturday evening

6:30 p.m. Alaska Airlines 2195 departs Mammoth Lakes, Arrives LAX 7:53 p.m.

for those who do not depart

7:00 Family and Friends Group Dinner, Location TBD

Anything Goes Catering

Sunday August 28

Depart

Alaska Airlines Flight 2199 departs MMH 10:25 a.m. arrives LAX 11:47 a.m.

CASE PRESENTATIONS

The spirit and purpose of this course is not to rehash the same powerpoint presentations given by experts at various meetings but to critically evaluate the indications, techniques, successes, and failures involved in the treatment of complex problems in which no clear evidence-based guidelines exist. The intimate group size and roundtable discussion is intended to facilitate this type of exchange. With that in mind, please plan to bring cases from your own practice which you found challenging or difficult. Detailed instructions for case presentations and format will be provided well in advance.

LODGING

Lodging Discounts are available through The Village Lodge Mammoth. Discounts rates can be applied to extending your stay beyond the course dates.

Please call 800-MAMMOTH (1-800-626-6684) for reservations by referencing the group name, The Mammoth Sports Conference or Booking ID: 22257. Reservations are subject to the deposit and cancellation policies quoted online or by the vacation specialist. Please note applicable taxes and fees are subject to change at the time of your stay.

Alternative Lodging is available at the Westin Monache Resort

• Deluxe Studio Suite - King Bed with Double Sofa Sleeper in Studio Type Suite – includes kitchenette and gas fireplace. Offered at a rate of $179.00.
• One Bedroom Suite - King Bed in a bedroom, a Queen Sofa Sleeper in the living space, kitchenette, private balcony and a gas fireplace. Offered at a rate of $219.00.
• Two Bedroom Suite - King bed in one bedroom, Queen Bed in another bedroom, a Queen Sofa Sleeper the living space, full kitchen, two full bathrooms, private balcony and a gas fireplace. Offered at a rate of $299.00.

*rates do not include tax or resort fees

In order to secure a room call the Westin Monache Sales Department directly at 760 934 0454.

Spouses, significant others, and families are welcome. We are planning offerings for alternative events during didactics. Please call or email if you have questions.

TRAVEL

Travel- Travel to Mammoth Lakes is either via a daily flight from LAX direct to Mammoth

or via Reno (3 hours by car), or Las Vegas (5 hours by car).

More information- http://www.visitmammoth.com/