AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Friday Scientific Program

Friday Scientific Program

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The AANA19 Scientific Program on Friday, May 3, 2019, offers a comprehensive schedule of arthroscopy and orthopaedic sessions covering various joint specialties.<br /><br />Registration is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an exhibit hall from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Morning Instructional Course Lectures (7–8:30 a.m.) precede breakfast with exhibits, including an International Breakfast option.<br /><br />Concurrent Scientific Sessions from 9:30 to 11 a.m. address focused topics: Knee (meniscus repair, root tears, cartilage treatment), Elbow and Wrist (arthroscopy, UCL tears, distal biceps repair), and Foot and Ankle (tendon repair, opioid usage, arthritis, arthroscopy techniques). Each session includes moderators and section chiefs.<br /><br />Featured lectures include live surgery simulcasts on shoulder instability with bone loss (11:10–11:40 a.m. and 2:30–3 p.m.), showcasing advanced arthroscopic treatment techniques. The Presidential Guest Speaker, Kevin Reilly, shares an inspiring account of overcoming adversity through faith and resilience (11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), followed by exclusive Premier Orthopaedic Pass meet-and-greet.<br /><br />Afternoon concurrent sessions (3:10–5 p.m.) delve into Knee (ACL repair, meniscus transplantation, patellofemoral instability), Shoulder (rotator cuff repair, instability, capsulolabral repair), and Hip (arthroscopy techniques, psychiatric comorbidity impacts, labral repair/reconstruction). Panels and Q&A augment learning.<br /><br />Additional offerings include the Emerging Leaders Program (2:30–4 p.m.), tailored for residents and young practitioners to gain leadership and business insights, and Residents and Fellows Day (4–8 p.m.) focusing on business aspects of medicine and networking, culminating with dinner.<br /><br />Evening events feature an AANA Education Foundation Donor Reception and exclusive Speakeasy Casino Night celebrating supporters, with games, open bar, and special honors.<br /><br />Social media engagement is encouraged via #AANA19 to share and follow conference experiences.

Keywords

AANA19

arthroscopy

orthopaedics

joint specialties

knee repair

elbow and wrist arthroscopy

foot and ankle treatment

shoulder instability surgery

emerging leaders program

residents and fellows networking