AANA Shoulder Arthroscopy - August 2024-Course Agenda

Course Agenda

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The Advanced Shoulder Surgical Skills and Procedures Course is scheduled for August 23-24, 2024, at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois, organized by the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). This live educational event offers up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and targets orthopaedic surgeons seeking to enhance their shoulder arthroscopy expertise.<br /><br />Day one features didactic sessions beginning at 12:40 p.m. with registration and an industry demonstration, followed by CME-designated content from 2 p.m. onwards. The program includes multiple concurrent panels moderated by leading surgeons on topics such as shoulder instability, bone loss, rotator cuff pathology, anatomic total shoulder replacement (TSR), acromioclavicular (AC) joint issues, irreparable rotator cuff tears, biceps pathology, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The day concludes with a combined shoulder and elbow session focusing on the overhead throwing athlete.<br /><br />Day two emphasizes hands-on learning with early morning cadaver lab sessions allowing attendees to focus on selected procedures. The day includes two lab sessions separated by breaks, non-CME industry presentations by Stryker and DePuy Synthes, and concludes by 5 p.m.<br /><br />Pre-course lectures cover a comprehensive range of topics essential to shoulder surgery, including operating room setups, portals, treatment of SLAP lesions, various instability repairs, capsular shifts, knot techniques, management of complex rotator cuff tears, superior capsular reconstruction, tendon transfers, biceps procedures, capsular and nerve releases, acromioclavicular joint management, arthroscopic OA treatment, and biologic patch applications.<br /><br />Course co-chairs are Drs. Larry D. Field and Robert U. Hartzler. The program aims to deepen understanding of shoulder arthroscopy fundamentals, discuss current controversies such as grafting and bone block methods, and enhance surgical skills in complex cases including massive tears, bone loss, and revision surgeries. The course addresses identified professional practice gaps to improve patient outcomes in shoulder surgery.

Keywords

Advanced Shoulder Surgical Skills

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Orthopaedic Surgery

Rotator Cuff Pathology

Total Shoulder Replacement

Acromioclavicular Joint

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

Cadaver Lab Sessions

SLAP Lesions Treatment

Superior Capsular Reconstruction