JBJS -- Calendar of Events

BJA -- Calendar

Calendar of Events

The Orthopaedic Calendar lists upcoming events. It is compiled by the The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and updated regularly. The Orthopaedic Calendar is dynamic, so that only current and future events are displayed, and past events are automatically deleted. Publication of events in the Orthopaedic Calendar does not imply endorsement by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

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July 2009

ANGULAR STABILITY – INDISPENSABLE IN OSTEOSYNTHESIS
GRAND ELYSEE Hotel Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, July 10-11, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: awiso® - Freie Arbeitsgemeinschaft winkelstabile Osteosynthese e.V. (awiso®); Type of Event: Other; Contact: Barbara Pakatzki, awiso®, Bergedorfer Str. 10, 21033 Hamburg, Germany; Telephone: +49 40 75 11 78 37 Fax: +49 40 75 11 79 74; Email: info{at}awiso.org Website: http://www.awiso.org; Subjects/Keywords: Locked osteosynthesis, angle stable osteosynthesis, angular stability, internal fixator, fracture fixation; Description: The congress will bring together orthopedic and trauma surgeons, engineers and other scientists to discuss their experiences and research and to exchange recent developments and findings in the field of angle-stable osteosynthesis. An industrial exhibition will be held during the conference. awiso® is a scientific group that has the aim to establish research of locked implants for osteosynthesis and endoprosthesis and to develop these further. For further information,please visit the homepage of awiso® (www.awiso.org). There you will find a call for abtracts too.

Examination and Interventions of the Dancer using Regional Interdependence as a Framework
NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States, July 31, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Harkness Center for Dance Injuries (HCDI); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Leigh Heflin, 301 E. 17th St, New York, NY 10003; Telephone: 212-598-6022 Fax: 212-598-7613; Email: harkness{at}nyumc.org Website: http://www.med.nyu.edu/hjd/harkness/; Subjects/Keywords: Dance, Education, Examination, Therapy, Performing Arts; Description: The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is offering a new and innovative continuing education course for advanced clinicians that will focus on the regional interdependent examination model for the dancer-patient. Through lectures, laboratory sessions and live demonstrations led by world-renowned experts in the field, clinicians will refine their powers of observation and evaluation process to consider factors beyond the site of injury in order to optimize treatment effectiveness. Topics will include: •What is regional interdependence? •Relevance of regional interdependence to the dance population: a review of normal biomechanics of the lower quarter during gait, relevé, plié and passé. •Seeing patterns in complex systems: preventing limitations in current evidence from blinding the clinician. •Review of patterns commonly seen among dancer patients who present with the top three lower extremity complaints. •Practical, hands-on labs to evaluate local and non-local influences on lower extremity complaints. This course is intended for licensed healthcare practitioners with a basic knowledge of dance medicine. Completion of our “Principles of Dance Medicine” course, or the equivalent, is highly recommended. Target Audience: Certified Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Nurse Practitioners, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Physician Assistants and Podiatrists.

August 2009

NYU Radiology Symposium in Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Canada, August 3-7, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: NYU Langone Medical Center (NYULMC); Type of Event: Other; Contact: Marisa P. Bruno; Telephone: 212 263 0724; Email: marisa.bruno{at}nyumc.org Website: http://www.med.nyu.edu/courses/cme/banff09; Subjects/Keywords: Radiology, Musculoskeletal, Abdominal Imaging, Cardiac, MRI and PET-CT; Description: This program is designed to demonstrate optimal diagnostic approaches to sports and non-sports-related musculoskeletal disorders, based on arthroscopic and radiographic correlations. The course will focus on optimal diagnostic approaches to gastrointestinal disease and how to optimize interpretation of PET-CT images, MRI of cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal disease. Current topics such as the increasing uses of dual energy MDCT will be covered as they relate to abdominal imaging and all talks will highlight protocols that yield the best images at the lowest possible dose. Quality imaging issues in abdominal, cardiac, PET-CT and musculoskeletal imaging will be addressed by incorporating up-to-date protocols and techniques.

September 2009

Hip Joint Preservation and Resurfacing Arthroplasty Course
Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD, United States, September 4-5, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and St. Vincent Medical Center (Los Angeles) (Sinai and St. Vincent); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Madeline Bacon, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 USA; Telephone: 1.410.601.9798 Fax: 1.410.601.0585; Email: mbacon{at}lifebridgehealth.org Website: http://www.hipresurfacingcourse.com; Subjects/Keywords: hip resurfacing, CME, arthroplasty, joint preservation; Description: The conference will bring together the world leaders in total hip resurfacing for a combination of didactic presentations, focused discussions and surgical demonstrations. The goal is to identify, outline and discuss the current state of knowledge in the clinical and basic sciences as they pertain to resurfacing technology. A focus of the conference will be the communication of the current principles of patient selection, surgical techniques, and avoiding complications such as femoral neck fracture. Pertinent basic science issues will be presented and discussed including femoral head blood supply, implant fixation, tribology, retrieval analyses, pathology, metal ion exposure and related concerns. Future directions, such as cementless femoral fixation and the evolution of bearing surfaces will also be addressed.

External Fixation for the Foot and Ankle
Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD, United States, September 5, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (RIAO, Sinai); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Madeline Bacon, RIAO, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 USA; Telephone: 1.410.601.9798 Fax: 1.410.601.0585; Email: mbacon{at}lifebridgehealth.org Website: http://www.deformitycourse.com; Subjects/Keywords: external fixation, foot and ankle, CME, deformity correction; Description: During this comprehensive one-day course, participants will learn indications, methods, and state-of-the-art treatment for using external fixation of the foot and ankle. The course will highlight external fixation techniques for ankle joint distraction, trauma, gradual foot deformity correction, and metatarsal lengthening. The majority of the course will provide hands-on experience with workshops on the aforementioned specific frame applications using devices from Orthofix, Small Bone Innovations, Smith & Nephew, Synthes, and Wright Medical.

19th Annual Baltimore Limb Deformity Course
Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD, United States, September 6-9, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore; Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (Sinai/RIAO); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Madeline Bacon, RIAO, Sinai Hospital, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 USA; Telephone: 1.410.601.9798 Fax: 1.410.601.0585; Email: mbacon{at}lifebridgehealth.org Website: http://www.deformitycourse.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopedic, CME, deformity correction, limb lengthening; Description: Learning Objectives: - Understand simple to complex pediatric and adult lower-limb deformities - Interpret advances in the field of limb reconstruction and deformity correction - Perform percutaneous osteotomy techniques (multiple drill hole, focal dome, and Gigli saw) - Understand minimally invasive internal and external fixation - Identify strategies for deformity treatment in lower extremity - Gain hands-on saw bone and cadaver experience using various external fixators

Osteomyelitis and Segmental Bone Defects
Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD, United States, September 10-11, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (RIAO, Sinai); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Madeline Bacon, RIAO, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 USA; Telephone: 1.410.601.9798 Fax: 1.410.601.0585; Email: mbacon{at}lifebridgehealth.org Website: http://www.deformitycourse.com; Subjects/Keywords: osteomyelitis, segmental bone defects, nonunions, CME; Description: Participants will learn how to accurately diagnose, work up, and treat all stages of osteomyelitis, including the infected nonunion. The latest technology in infection diagnosis and treatment, including the vaccine for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other new antimicrobial therapies, will be discussed. A variety of techniques for handling large and small segmental long bone defects will be covered including bone transport, large autografts, use of the titanium cage, ipsilateral fibular transport, lengthening then plating, lengthening then nailing, and acute shortening and subsequent lengthening with the intramedullary skeletal kinetic distractor (ISKD).

15th Course in Shoulder Surgery Balgrist
Uniklinik Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland, September 24-25, 2009: Type of Event: Other; Contact: Karin Wettstein, Forchstrasse 340; Telephone: +41 44 386 38 33 Fax: +41 44 386 16 69; Email: karin.wettstein{at}balgrist.ch; Subjects/Keywords: Open & Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery; Description: Live operations (Anatomical Shoulder / Anatomical Shoulder INVERSE/REVERSE/ Fracture / Stabilization acc. to Latarjet and Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff repair.) Workshops in small groups on cadaver shoulders and shoulder models. Lectures and discussions.

October 2009

3rd Annual Contemporary Issues in Partial Knee Arthroplasty (CIPKA)
New Albany Surgical Hospital Foundation, New Albany, OH, United States, October 16-18, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Center for Healthcare Education (CHE); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Barbara Mitros, 731 S. Highway 101, Suite 2H, Solana Beach, CA 92075; Telephone: 858-345-1103 Fax: 858-345-1153; Email: bmitros{at}checourse.com Website: http://partialknee.us; Subjects/Keywords: Partial Knee Arthroplasty; Description: This continuing medical education event will focus on the contemporary issues in PKA, featuring not only traditional didactic lectures but also live surgical demonstrations, and an opportunity for participants to perform these procedures in a human fresh-tissue cadaver laboratory. The indications, contraindications, and outcomes of medial, lateral, patellofemoral, and bicompartmental replacements will be reviewed by a faculty of worldwide experts. In conjunction with this program will be discussions that center around post-operative care such as DVT prevention, blood loss, and pain management.

7th Annual World Congress of International Drug Discovery Science and Technology
Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China, October 22-25, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: BIT Life Sciences Inc.; Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Sean Song; Email: sean{at}iddst.com Website: http://www.iddst.com; Subjects/Keywords: Drug Discovery Science and Technology; Description: BIT Life Sciences and Organizing Committee are organizing the 7th Annual World Congress of International Drug Discovery Science and Technology (IDDST) as part of their dedication to offer professionals in the drug discovery field a multidisciplinary platform to learn about the latest scientific updates and current industry standards. The congress theme is "Milestones of Innovative Therapeutics"

14th Annual Boston Shoulder & Sports Symposium
Waltham Woods Conference Center, Waltham, MA, United States, October 30-31, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Olga Lyczmanenko/Marjorie Macleod; Email: olyczman{at}caregroup.harvard.edu Website: http://www.nebh.org; Subjects/Keywords: Sports Medicine; Description: This course is a didactic, hands-on bioskills program focusing on state-of-the-art techniques in sports related shoulder and knee surgery. The program is designed for physicians, fellows, and residents interested in expanding their knowledge and expertise in sports medicine. Alan Curtis, MD, is the Course Chairman. Continuing Medical Education credits will be available.

November 2009

Modern Trends in Joint Replacement
Hyatt Grand Champions, Indian Wells, CA, United States, November 12-14, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Center for Healthcare Education and Joint Implant Surgery and Research Foundation and Joint Implant Surgery and Research Foundation (CHE and JISRF); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Barbara Mitros, 731 S. Highway 101, Suite 17, Solana Beach, CA 92075; Telephone: 858-345-1103 Fax: 858-345-1153; Email: bmitros{at}checourse.com Website: http://mtjr.checourse.com; Subjects/Keywords: joint replacement; Description: We invite you to attend this comprehensive orthopaedic hip/knee CME program held across 3 concise 1/2 days in beautiful Palm Springs, November 12-14, 2009. The agenda is led by 20 expert orthopaedic surgeons. The meeting offers a unique forum for the evaluation of new surgical and rehabilitation techniques, bearing surfaces, primary THA design factors, topics in revision THA, supportive care issues, and more. Please visit the website for more information and to register.

CAOS UK 2009
Royal Society of Medicine, London, United Kingdom, November 27-29, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: British Society for Computer Aided Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS UK); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Kamal Deep, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Beardmore Street, Clydebank, G81 4HX; Telephone: 0141951 5392; Email: caosuk{at}gmail.com Website: http://www.caosuk.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedic, caos, glasgow, london, annual, meeting, TKR, THR; Description: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATES FROM MAR 09 TO NOV 09. Theme: Setting the Standards. No Better Place to learn Computer Navigation Learn, do, discuss………something for everyone from beginners to experts. Expert panel debate and symposia, Hands-on workshops, Free paper sessions, Scientific poster exhibition, Keynote lectures from international experts, Industry exhibits, Live Surgery, Latest developments in CAOS, Critical review of clinical results, Basic research, Quality control in CAOS, CAOS as an educational tool

December 2009

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Winter 2009
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL, United States, December 9-12, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Current Concepts Institute (CCI); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; Telephone: 216-295-1900 Fax: 216-295-9955; Email: info{at}ccjr.com Website: http://www.ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 26th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement – Winter. This internationally recognized event, sponsored by the Current Concepts Institute, is the largest Continuing Medical Education program focusing on joint arthroplasty. The course is open to orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, and members of the orthopaedic and allied health industries. It will run two full days and one half day with the primary focus on contemporary problems of hip and knee arthroplasty, inclusive of joint trauma and emerging technologies.

March 2010

12th Annual Hand Surgery Symposium-The X-Games of Trauma
The Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, United States, March 6-8, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Hand Rehabilitation Foundation/University of Colorado (HRF); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: Leslie Ristine, 700 S. Henderson Rd., Suite 100, King of Prussia, PA 19406; Telephone: 610-768-5958 Fax: 610-768-8887; Email: lristine{at}handfoundation.org Website: http://www.handfoundation.org; Subjects/Keywords: Upper Extremity Trauma; Description: The Surgery Symposium will encompass all aspects of upper extremity trauma. Clinical topics address and critically assess the latest initial management of shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist injuries, fractures, instability and replacement. The symposium will emphasize the new developments in the treatment of upper extremity trauma, including analysis and recognition of fracture patterns, optimization of fracture stability, option for fracture fixation, repair and reconstruction of upper extremity injuries and the recognition and treatment of soft tissue injuries. In addition, the symposium will cover prevention and treatment of complications. Didactic lectures, panel sessions, video surgery demonstrations and hands-on labs will provide the participant with the vital information to treat these problems.

May 2010

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Spring 2010
Rio Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, May 23-26, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Current Concepts Institute (CCI); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; Telephone: 216-295-1900 Fax: 216-295-9955; Email: info{at}ccjr.com Website: http://www.ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 11th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement – Spring. This internationally recognized event, sponsored by the Current Concepts Institute, is the largest Continuing Medical Education program focusing on joint arthroplasty. The course is open to orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, and members of the orthopaedic and allied health industries. It will run two full days and one half day with the primary focus on contemporary problems of hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, inclusive of joint trauma and emerging technologies.

November 2010

7th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, United States, November 9-12, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: University of California at San Diego Medical School; Type of Event: Other; Contact: UCSD CME; Email: ocme{at}ucsd.edu Website: http://www.worldcongresslbp.com/; Subjects/Keywords: CME, low back and pelvic pain; Description: The overall theme for the 2010 Los Angeles meeting will be: Balanced solutions for low back and pelvic pain: Effective implementation of evidence based research. Lumbopelvic pain is still the second most common cause of sick leave in the industrialized world. It is a problem for patients as they try to seek clear consistent advice. For practitioners it is a complicated multi-factorial issue, especially when psychosomatic factors are involved and the sheer variety of treatments betrays our lack of precise knowledge in predicting outcomes. The great variation in clinical practice without consistent results would suggest sometimes less than ideal care. Too often the choice of treatment reflects the specific skills of the practitioner rather than the needs of the patient. The congress promotes empowerment of the patients to participate in their own care and promotes cost effective prevention of treatment. The program will be developed in partnership with appropriate patient, professional and scientific organizations, companies, health care providers, governments and non-governmental organizations in consultation with global and regional stakeholders

December 2010

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Winter 2010
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL, United States, December 8-11, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Current Concepts Institute (CCI); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; Telephone: 216-295-1900 Fax: 216-295-9955; Email: info{at}ccjr.com Website: http://www.ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 27th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement – Winter. This internationally recognized event, sponsored by the Current Concepts Institute, is the largest Continuing Medical Education program focusing on joint arthroplasty. The course is open to orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, and members of the orthopaedic and allied health industries. It will run two full days and one half day with the primary focus on contemporary problems of hip and knee arthroplasty, inclusive of joint trauma and emerging technologies.

May 2011

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Spring 2011
Rio Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, May 22-25, 2011: Sponsoring Organization: Current Concepts Institute (CCI); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; Telephone: 216-295-1900 Fax: 216-295-9955; Email: info{at}ccjr.com Website: http://www.ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 12th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement – Spring. This internationally recognized event, sponsored by the Current Concepts Institute, is the largest Continuing Medical Education program focusing on joint arthroplasty. The course is open to orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, and members of the orthopaedic and allied health industries. It will run two full days and one half day with the primary focus on contemporary problems of hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, inclusive of joint trauma and emerging technologies.

December 2011

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Winter 2011
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL, United States, December 14-17, 2011: Sponsoring Organization: Current Concepts Institute (CCI); Type of Event: Annual meeting; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; Telephone: 216-295-1900 Fax: 216-295-9955; Email: info{at}ccjr.com Website: http://www.ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 28th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement – Winter. This internationally recognized event, sponsored by the Current Concepts Institute, is the largest Continuing Medical Education program focusing on joint arthroplasty. The course is open to orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, and members of the orthopaedic and allied health industries. It will run two full days and one half day with the primary focus on contemporary problems of hip and knee arthroplasty, inclusive of joint trauma and emerging technologies.