Sports Medicine Lecture

Update on Meniscal Injuries

&

Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Athletics

2 CMEs for Physicians

2 EBPs for Athletic Trainers

This lecture is designed for sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers and coaches to gain a better understanding of two very different but common issues that many athletes are faced with.

NJSIAA and Atlantic Sports Health will be bringing in guest speakers, Charles J. Gatt, MD & Barbara Sprechman, CPS Assistant Executive Director for Prevention Coalition of Mercer County 

Agenda

8:30am- Registration 

8:30-8:40am - Welcome & Fall NJSIAA Medical Advisory Communitee Updates, Jack Kripsak, MD

8:40-9:00am- Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Athletics, Barbara Sprechman, CPS

9:00-10:00am- Update on Meniscal Injuries, Charles J. Gatt, MD

10:00-10:30am- Q&A

Learning Objectives Include:

1. Review the history and physical exam points that may indicate a meniscus tear

2. Discuss the indications for meniscus repair and rehab protocols

3. Describe surgical enhancement and options that may improve outcomes

4. Review the implications of drug abuse, particulary with students and young athletes who sustain sports-related injuries

5. Discuss ways to protect student athletes from prescription drug misuse

6. Describe substance abuse prevention, accounting, securing and disposing of prescription medication