Upcoming North American medical education events
MicroPort Orthopedics is committed to providing education and training opportunities for all of its products. Each year, MicroPort Orthopedics offers a wide variety of global, national, and regional medical education events.
HSS Winter Technology and Innovation in Ortho Symposium
January 24-25, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa | Fort Lauderdale, FL
The HSS Florida Symposium, in collaboration with the University of Miami Health System, is a two-day event featuring world-renowned orthopedic experts and cutting-edge advancements. Attendees will explore four specialized tracks—Hip and Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, and Spine—through engaging presentations, interactive case discussions, and debates. Highlights include cadaver robotic demonstrations on Friday and sessions on Saturday showcasing innovations in knee and hip arthroplasty, shoulder arthroplasty, joint preservation, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and spine surgery. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the integration of technology in modern health care delivery.
17th Annual Joint Replacement Fellows Symposium (Berger)
January 31-February 2, 2025 | Grand Hyatt Vail | Vail, CO
The Joint Replacement Fellows Symposium is an annual educational event designed for orthopedic fellows transitioning into practice. Led by Richard A. Berger, Assistant Professor of Joint Reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center, this event is designed for joint fellows transitioning into practice. It offers insights into establishing a practice, collaborating in academic settings, and integrating innovative surgical techniques. The symposium features expert-led discussions on primary and revision hip and knee surgeries, aiming to enhance patient care and professional development.
Live Surgery with Jimmy Chow, MD
FEBRUARY 21, 2025 | ONLINE
Join Jimmy Chow, MD, renowned orthopedic surgeon, for a LIVE surgery featuring the SuperPath® Hip Technique. Witness firsthand how this cutting-edge, tissue-sparing approach is redefining hip replacement surgery, and helping patients recover faster and get back to their everyday lives. The SuperPath® approach is designed to minimize trauma to surrounding tissues, and studies have shown that patients have a shorter length of stay, are discharged directly home, and have lower 30-day readmission rate due to the muscle sparing approach".1,2,3 This exclusive event provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn from Dr. Chow's expertise and see the SuperPath® Hip Technique in action. Stay tuned for more information — don’t miss this chance to elevate your surgical knowledge!
1. As compared to traditional hip arthroplasty. Gofton W, Chow J, Olsen KD, Fitch DA. Thirty-day readmission rate and discharge status following hip arthroplasty using the supercapsular percutaneously-assisted total hip surgical technique. Int Orthop 2015;39:847-51.
2. As compared to traditional hip arthroplasty. AHRQ HCUPnet (2012) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality H-CUPnet Database, ICD-9-CM Code 81.51 for United States in 2011. http://hcupnet.ahrq. gov/HCUPnet.jsp. Accessed 4 Sept 2014.
3. As compared to traditional hip arthroplasty. Pugely AJ, Callagham JJ, Martin CT, Cram P, Gao Y (2013) Incidence of and risk factors for 30-day readmission following elective primary total joint arthroplasty: analysis from the ACS-NSQIP. J Arthroplast. 28(9):1499-1504. doi:10.1016/ j.arth.2013.06.032.
TKA LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
March 28-29, 2025 | MERCI | Park Ridge, IL
MicroPort Orthopedics is offering two exciting learning opportunities to refine your TKA expertise on March 29, 2025, at MERCI in Park Ridge, IL. Which training will you choose to refine your TKA technique?
1 - KINEMATIC ALIGNMENT MASTERS COURSE - This immersive, hands-on course features live guidance from renowned experts Nicholas Brown, MD, and Michael Wagner, DO, as they walk you through mastering kinematic alignment using the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee Implant.
2 - SKYWALKER® SURGICAL ROBOT LAB - Experience the precision of TKA with the SkyWalker® Robotic Platform in this hands-on lab! Leveraging advanced CT-based technology, this robotic platform offers accuracy and streamlined workflows tailored to each patient's unique anatomy.
Registration deadline is March 21, 2025. Attendees are invited to attend the Meet the Faculty dinner on March 28th. Questions? Please email us at learn@ortho.microport.com
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AOAO Annual Spring Meeting
April 3-5, 2025 | The Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX
The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) Annual Spring Meeting is a highly anticipated event that brings together leading osteopathic orthopedic surgeons to share advancements, collaborate on innovative techniques, and refine best practices.
PRECAUTIONS & DISCLAIMERS
Please note that finalization of the events and the engagement of HCP Consultants to provide legitimate and bona fide services at such events is subject to the formal review and approval by the Compliance Department. Travel arrangements should not be made until the event has been formally approved by Compliance.