AANA19 Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Friday Scientific Program

Friday Scientific Program

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The AANA19 Scientific Program on Friday, May 3, 2019, features a comprehensive schedule of educational events focused on arthroscopic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Early activities include registration from 6:30 a.m. and instructional course lectures, exhibits, and breakfasts throughout the morning.<br /><br />Concurrent scientific sessions run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. covering key joint areas: Knee, Elbow and Wrist, and Foot and Ankle. Each session includes expert presentations, moderated discussions, and clinical case reviews with topics such as meniscus repair techniques, partial UCL tear management, wrist arthroscopy, Achilles tendon rehab, and ankle arthroscopy challenges.<br /><br />Highlighted lectures include a symposium on knee cartilage repair discussing ACI, osteoarticular allografts, microfracture, OATS, and synthetic plugs, followed by a biologics update. The elbow/wrist session covers UCL reconstructions and distal biceps repair, while the foot/ankle focuses on OCD updates, arthroscopy applications, hindfoot arthroscopy, and growth factors.<br /><br />A live surgery simulcast from 11:10–11:40 a.m. demonstrates arthroscopic treatment options for shoulder instability with bone loss. The Presidential Guest Speaker, Kevin Reilly, shares an inspiring story of overcoming adversity related to cancer and disability in an 11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m. session.<br /><br />Afternoon concurrent sessions (3:10–5 p.m.) include Knee, Shoulder, and Hip with paper presentations, clinical studies, and symposia covering ACL repair, meniscus transplantation, patellofemoral instability, shoulder instability with bone loss, hip arthroscopy capsule management, and sports hernia.<br /><br />Additional offerings include the Emerging Leaders Program for early-career surgeons, Residents and Fellows Day focusing on practice transition, and evening social events such as the AANA Education Foundation Donor Reception and Speakeasy Casino Night.<br /><br />The program integrates cutting-edge research, surgical innovations, case-based learning, and professional development opportunities, fostering a rich educational environment for attendees advancing arthroscopic surgery and orthopaedic care.

Keywords

AANA19

arthroscopic surgery

orthopaedic sports medicine

knee cartilage repair

UCL reconstruction

ankle arthroscopy

shoulder instability

ACL repair

hip arthroscopy

Emerging Leaders Program