AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Saturday Scientific Program

Saturday Scientific Program
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The AANA19 Scientific Program on Saturday, May 4, 2019, featured a comprehensive schedule focused on arthroscopy and related orthopedic surgery topics, spanning early morning to mid-afternoon. Registration opened at 6:30 a.m., followed by instructional course lectures and breakfast with exhibits. A general scientific session on shoulders started at 9:30 a.m., including clinical case discussions with renowned surgeons, presentations addressing diagnostic challenges and surgical innovations, and a presidential address by Louis F. McIntyre, M.D.<br /><br />Midday activities included an exclusive awards ceremony and business meeting for active and international members, industry presentations, and a special lunch and course hosted by editors of the Arthroscopy journal to orient attendees interested in research publication.<br /><br />Afternoon concurrent scientific sessions covered diverse subject areas:<br /><br />1. Knee session (2–5 p.m.) included presentations on MRI evaluation of tibial fractures, ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration outcomes, and challenges in knee degenerative joint disease management. A symposium discussed patella instability and reconstruction strategies, emphasizing novel surgical approaches and treatments.<br /><br />2. Shoulder session (2–5 p.m.) entailed paper presentations on surgical outcomes such as humeral head resurfacing and rotator cuff repair, followed by a symposium on degenerative shoulder disease, featuring debates on surgical options like allograft resurfacing and total shoulder arthroplasty. A notable clinical translation forum co-organized by AANA, ORS, and the ON Foundation focused on improving rotator cuff healing, with expert talks on disease epidemiology, biology, current/future solutions, and audience voting on research funding.<br /><br />3. Multi-Joint session (2–5 p.m.) covered hip arthroscopy research, including ligamentum teres tears, effects of surgical techniques, and long-term outcomes.<br /><br />Additional sessions addressed miscellaneous topics, wrist/elbow arthroscopy, and basic science and education research, highlighting studies on cartilage injury, resident training costs, postoperative recovery in youth, biomarker associations, database study validity, and patient-reported outcomes.<br /><br />The program concluded with Q&A sessions and adjourned at 5 p.m. Attendees were reminded to collect USB drives with all presentations and to engage socially via event hashtags. Overall, this program provided a rich blend of clinical insights, research findings, educational opportunities, and collaborative forums for orthopedic sports medicine professionals.
Keywords
AANA19
arthroscopy
orthopedic surgery
shoulder surgery
knee surgery
ACL reconstruction
rotator cuff repair
hip arthroscopy
clinical research
orthopedic education