AANA Lab Course 905 - 2nd Annual Fellows Course-Course Agenda

Course Agenda
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The 2nd Annual Fellows Course held June 7-9, 2019 at OLC was a comprehensive multi-day educational event focusing on advanced orthopedic surgical training, divided into Knee, Shoulder, and Hip specialty tracks. The program was co-chaired by Denver T. Stanfield, M.D., and Brian R. Waterman, M.D., with master instructors including Jovan Laskovski, M.D., Dann C. Byck, M.D., and Cory Edgar, M.D., Ph.D.<br /><br />Each day began with welcoming remarks and orientation, followed by focused lectures and cadaveric lab sessions tailored to joint-specific surgical techniques. Friday sessions introduced foundational skills such as knot-tying, ultrasound, surgical simulators, and “Flash 5” brief lectures covering meniscal repair, biologics, hip arthroscopy setup, OR efficiency, and ACL graft preparation. Evenings included sponsored dinners and faculty discussions.<br /><br />Saturday featured joint-specific deep dives: <br />- The Knee track covered meniscal ramp/root tears, ACL reconstruction and revision, chondral injury management, and advanced ligament repairs (PCL, MPFL, multiligament injuries).<br />- The Shoulder track addressed labral repairs, bone block surgeries, instability management, rotator cuff repair techniques, and nerve release procedures.<br />- The Hip track emphasized diagnostic imaging, capsulotomy techniques, labral refixation, peripheral compartment management, osteoplasty, capsular reconstruction, and management of failed hips.<br /><br />Afternoons were dedicated to intensive cadaver labs for hands-on practice of these procedures, enhanced by lab demos. Evenings included practice management sessions, case presentations, and opportunities for Q&A and networking.<br /><br />Sunday began with practical topics such as tissue bank knowledge, AANA membership mentoring, and graft handling, followed by advanced surgical lectures and labs specific to each joint including chondral resurfacing, osteotomies, gluteus medius repair, and proximal hamstring repair. The course adjourned midday.<br /><br />Overall, the intensive 3-day program combined didactic lectures, hands-on labs, case studies, and expert mentorship designed to elevate fellows’ technical proficiency and clinical decision-making in orthopedic subspecialties.
Keywords
Orthopedic Surgery
Fellows Course
Knee Surgery
Shoulder Surgery
Hip Surgery
Cadaveric Labs
ACL Reconstruction
Rotator Cuff Repair
Labral Repair
Surgical Training