AANA Lab Course 904 - Shoulder Superstars: Everything You Can Do in a Shoulder Through the Scope! (APEx)-Course Agenda

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The "Shoulder Superstars; Everything You Can Do in the Shoulder Through the Scope" course is a two-day intensive program held April 5-6, 2019, at the OLC in Rosemont, Illinois, focusing on arthroscopic shoulder surgeries and advanced treatment techniques. Participants are advised to have breakfast before arrival, with refreshments provided during breaks. Necessary items include writing materials or electronic devices.<br /><br />Day 1 (April 5) begins with registration at 2:30 pm, followed by a welcome and course objectives overview. A key highlight includes an industry-sponsored, non-CME demonstration of Smith and Nephew’s Helicoil Anchor and Regeneten Implant. The afternoon features interactive lectures with expert case presentations addressing arthroscopic Bankart repairs, posterior labral repairs, management of failed Bankart repairs, and considerations for SLAP tear repairs. A shoulder instability case panel moderated by Dr. Richard K.N. Ryu engages faculty and attendees on complex scenarios including Remplissage and Latarjet failures. The day concludes with dinner, a beer reception, and networking opportunities, with VirtaMed surgical simulators available for hands-on practice.<br /><br />Day 2 (April 6) starts early with breakfast and a lab safety briefing. Morning lectures cover massive rotator cuff repairs, superior capsular reconstruction, and open Latarjet techniques, followed by a panel discussion on rotator cuff cases. The bulk of the day is devoted to two extensive cadaver lab sessions focusing on Bankart repairs, labral and biceps procedures, rotator cuff repair techniques, and other advanced interventions. A working lunch includes sharing challenging cases and discussions on biceps tenodesis and suprascapular nerve release. The course wraps up after a working dinner with case-based discussions, debriefing, and Q&A.<br /><br />Course leadership includes Co-Chairs Drs. Michael J. O’Brien and Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie, with master instructors Drs. Richard K.N. Ryu and Jeffrey S. Abrams guiding the curriculum. The program offers a comprehensive, hands-on experience designed to enhance surgical skills in shoulder arthroscopy.

Keywords

Shoulder Superstars course

arthroscopic shoulder surgery

Bankart repair

SLAP tear repair

rotator cuff repair

shoulder instability

Smith and Nephew Helicoil Anchor

Regeneten Implant

cadaver lab sessions

shoulder arthroscopy training