AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Thursday Scientific Program

Thursday Scientific Program

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The scientific program for AANA19, taking place on May 2, 2019, includes a range of sessions and activities related to shoulder and knee issues. The day starts with registration and committee meetings in the morning. The exhibit hall opens at 7:30 a.m. and breakfast is served alongside exhibits. The welcome and opening session follows, where the program chair and AANA president will give remarks. The session also includes the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award. <br /><br />The morning session focuses on shoulder instability, featuring presentations on topics such as bone loss, remplissage, bankart repair, and surgical options after failed bankart repair. The session also covers posterior instability and the different surgical approaches for its treatment. <br /><br />The second session of the day focuses on rotator cuff repair, with presentations on topics such as anchor usage, latissimus dorsi transfer, and superior capsular reconstruction. There is also a section dedicated to a debate on the treatment of massive cuff tears.<br /><br />In the afternoon, there is a live surgery simulcast, business meeting, and industry presentations. Following that, the focus shifts back to shoulder topics, including a discussion on the burden of craft and a rapid fire session on cuff cases. There is also a symposium on bicep issues, covering topics such as throwing athlete pathomechanics and different approaches to the treatment of bicep disorders.<br /><br />The day concludes with a session on knee and ligament issues, including presentations on BEAR outcomes, transtibial tunnel usage, and the debate on ACL reconstruction techniques. The symposium on pediatric ACL focuses on procedure and graft choice for pediatric patients. The day ends with instructional course lectures and a welcome reception in the evening.

Keywords

AANA19

shoulder instability

rotator cuff repair

posterior instability

surgical approaches

massive cuff tears

live surgery simulcast

knee and ligament issues

ACL reconstruction techniques

pediatric ACL