Major Conferences, Meetings, & Seminars
Rembrandt van Rijn, The Anatomy Lesson
ICJR Marshall University Arthroplasty Course: Controversies and Technological Advances in Primary & Complex Hip & Knee Replacement
May 18 - 20, 2012 – White Sulfer Springs, West Virginia
Join us at the Greenbrier, a National Historic landmark in White Sulphur
Springs, West Virginia for this 3-day CME course highlighting indications
and detailed surgical techniques with pearls for preventing, diagnosing,
and treating complications related to primary and complex hip and knee
replacement. This is a patient-centered conference for orthopaedic reconstructive
surgeons, physician assistants (PA) and orthopaedic nurses. Over the course
of 3 days, expert faculty will guide participants through in-depth, pivotal
research and effective practices in hip and knee joint reconstruction in
engaging formats. For more information contact Sylke Anderson at sanderson@icjr.net
or call 760-942-7859.
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SpineWeek 2012
May 28 - June 1, 2012 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The SpineWeek 2012 Committee and the Dutch Spine Society (DSS) are proud to welcome you to the 3rd SpineWeek, taking place at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre. The historic city of Amsterdam can be reached easily by aeroplane, train and car. The Amsterdam RAI is very well connected by public transport and it is located alongside the main ring road at a 10 minutes’ distance from the airport. With excitement and pride the SpineWeek 2012 Committee invites you to attend a SpineWeek of high scientific quality, offering you a world-class line-up of speakers, with a generous spectrum of social activities and plenty of time for posters and exhibitors.
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OMTEC 2012: The 8th Annual Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference
June 13 - 14, 2012 – Chicago, Illinois
The Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference
(OMTEC) is an annual orthopaedic specific educational conference and exposition
focused on helping professionals at every level of the supply chain improve
their performance. Device Companies/OEMs attend to gain access to the education,
the people and the resources they need to optimize their entire commercialization
process. Suppliers exhibit to gain VIP access to qualified, highly targeted
device company decision makers and decision influencers. The result is a profitable
experience for everyone.
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9th Annual Symposium - State of Spine Surgery: A Think Tank
June 21 - 23, 2012 – Carlsbad, California
This Symposium explores current and controversial issues in spinal care with extensive discussion and interaction with the outstanding faculty and participants. The “Cabo Meeting” has gained a reputation as one of the most innovative, relevant and educational gatherings of spine surgeons and all stakeholders in spine care. Closer to home for this year, the meeting will convene at La Costa Resort, just 30 min. north of San Diego. Complete program and meeting information can be obtained on: www.stegroup.org. or by calling (858) 279-9955 for information.
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Knee Revision Surgical Skills Course
June 23, 2012 – Chicago, Illinois
To address the increasing needs of surgeon training and education in this field, the Aesculap Academy recently added a new surgical skills course dedicated to teaching current concepts in knee revision surgery through a hands-on cadaveric lab atmosphere. Led by distinguished faculty, this course utilizes a combination of didactic classroom lectures featuring applicable case studies as well as a cadaveric lab for hands-on exposure to instrumentation. “The Aesculap Academy courses provide surgeons with a hands-on experience in a collegial environment that provides a feeling of trust that they can carry over to their first operative case.”
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Cadaver Lab Pre-Course (Anterior Approach, Arthroscopy, and Dual Mobility of the Hip)
August 23, 2012 – Baltimore, Maryland
This conference will bring together the world leaders in hip and kneed joint preservation and reconstruction for a combination of didactic presentations, focused discussions, and surgical demonstrations. The goal is to identify, outline, and discuss the current state of knowledge in the clinical and basic sciences as they pertain to the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee disorders in adult patients. For more information, please visit www.HipAndKneeCourse.com. or contact Madeline Bacon mbacon@lifebridgehealth.org or via phone: 410.601.9798.
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Sixth Annual Joint Course: New Technology for the Treatment of Adult Hip and Knee Disorders
August 24 - 25, 2012 – Baltimore, Maryland
This conference will bring together the world leaders in hip and kneed joint preservation and reconstruction for a combination of didactic presentations, focused discussions, and surgical demonstrations. The goal is to identify, outline, and discuss the current state of knowledge in the clinical and basic sciences as they pertain to the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee disorders in adult patients. For more information, please visit www.HipAndKneeCourse.com. or contact Madeline Bacon mbacon@lifebridgehealth.org or via phone: 410.601.9798.
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22nd Baltimore Limb Deformity Course
August 31 - September 2, 2012 – Baltimore, Maryland
This course has been the standard in teaching lower extremity alignment over
the past two decades. It is intended for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists,
and allied health professionals who treat long-bone deformities. Our goals
are to introduce basic and advanced concepts in limb alignment, corrective
osteotomies, and internal and external fixation for limb reconstruction, including
lengthening and realignment. The course features lectures, deformity planning
sessions, hands-on labs, and an internationally renowned faculty. Pre- and
post-courses available. For more information contact Madeline Bacon mbacon@lifebridgehealth.org
or via phone: 410.601.9798.
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ICJR Shoulder Course
September 13 - 15, 2012 – Las Vegas, Nevada
In collaboration with Dr. Richard Friedman, the ICJR platform is being used to introduce ICJR's First Annual Shoulder Course. This program is intended as the premier educational resource in the diagnosis, repair selection, repair execution, and perioperative management of the shoulder patient. The ICJR Shoulder Course represents one of the most important and timely educational opportunities available to orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. Like all ICJR programs, the course aims to bridge the gaps that exist between evidence based results, practical surgical knowledge, and the current practice considerations faced by the ORS. The educational structure of ICJR has been fashioned around how the orthopaedic surgeon chooses to learn, while meeting the needs of the healthcare system and the satisfaction of orthopaedic patients. For more information contact Sylke Anderson at sanderson@icjr.net or call 760-942-7859.
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ICJR Master's Series: Anterior Hip Course
September 14 - 16, 2012 – Houston, Texas
The Master's Series: Anterior Hip Course represents an ongoing effort
on the part of the ICJR faculty to combine interactive participation and
the latest supportive knowledge related to the most significant orthopaedic
surgical procedures practiced today. This course provides a thorough education
on the surgical and patient processes associated with the anterior hip
approach, from patient selection through patient recovery and follow up.
The course is intended for surgeons already employing this procedure and
interested in honing their skills and is taught by some of the most regarded
U.S. orthopaedic surgeons practicing today. In conjunction with a live
surgery, a cadaver lab, and detailed lectures on all aspects of the anterior
approach hip replacement procedure, The Master's Series: Anterior Hip Course
will also provide a rich education and discussion on directly related topics
such as computer aided navigation, pain and infection management, implant
selection and implantation, as well as broader current topics including
healthcare and joint registries. For more information contact Sylke Anderson
at sanderson@icjr.net or call 760-942-7859.
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Second Annual Biologics Collaborative: Evidence in Spine and Orthopedics
October 5 - 6, 2012 – Santa Monica, California
Resources for Medical Education and Collaboration (RMEC) and the course directors invite you to join an exceptional faculty at beautiful Shutters on the Beach to explore biologics in spine and orthopedics. From exploring the best available evidence, debating current controversies, and examining future technology, the course will benefit the most experienced surgeon to the new fellow to the engaged professional. For more information, please visit www.resourcesmec.org or contact Caitlyn McCullough at (970)375-3649.
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ICJR 13th Annual Insall Scott Kelly Institute Sports Medicine, Total Knee and Hip Course
October 19 - 21, 2012 – New York, New York
Although the sports medicine physician treats many things, including concussions,
muscle cramps, sprains, and bone fractures, the focus of the Annual ISK
Course is on repair of damage done to ligament and joints of the hip and
knee. The latest methods and technological advances involved in total knee
and hip replacement are standard elements of the program, as well as problematic
hips and knees encountered frequently in athletic or overuse patients.
The ISK program offers great depth into diagnosis and treatment protocols
for younger athletic patients in terms of surgical techniques, implant
choices, arthroscopic options, and dealing with complications and bone
loss. Clinical studies, surgeon feedback, retrospective analysis, and surgeon-to-surgeon
interaction are all part of a very active, fast moving assessment of the
best implant possibilities and surgical options at any given moment. The
ISK Course represents an opportunity to effectively access the state of
the art for implant use and related surgical procedures, especially as
they relate to the athlete and the active older patient. For more information
contact Sylke Anderson at sanderson@icjr.net or call 760-942-7859.
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