Joint Preservation Center

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