Data on Clinical/Research Center
We are a Clinical Center: |
yes |
We are a Research Center: |
no |
We are both: |
no |
In University Programme: |
no |
Private Practice Programme: |
yes |
Primary Language: |
English |
Please provide a general description of your program:
The Joint Preservation Center provides speakers on behalf of Genzyme, Inc. On a national and international level for the promotion of cartilage restoration. Physicians are invited to attend live surgeries to observe cartilage, osteotomy and allograft techniques. The JPC host an annual seminar to promote cartilage restoration having had such speakers as lars Peterson, Scott Gillogly and Jack Farr.
Training/Techniques are available
- Knee Procedures
- Microfracture
- Mosaicplasty
- OATS
- First Generation ACI
- Meniscus Transplantation
- Osteotomies
- Unicondylar- & Total Joint Arthroplasty of Knee
- Non Operative Interventions (including Visco-supplementation)
- Shoulder Procedures
Approximate Annual Case Volumes
Knee Procedures: |
250 |
Foot & Ankle Procedures: |
50 |
Advanced Cartilage Repair techniques: |
30 |
Opportunities, Experiences and Location of the Teaching Center
Can your center provide free or reduced-cost accommodation through your institute?
yes
Who should be contacted:
barbara.baird@jointpreservationcenter.com
Nearest Airport to your institution is
Dallas / Fort Worth International (DFW)
Any other important information thath you would like to add
Joseph M. Berman is on the National Speakers Bureau for Genzyme, Inc. He has been doing Carticel since 1998 and has become a referral center for problems of cartilage and joint restoration. He hold routine round tables with area physicians to discuss cartilage repair