Specialty Day

American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)

AOFAS Specialty Day offers a full day of focused foot and ankle education for orthopaedic specialists and generalists alike. Through symposia, paper presentations, and interactive discussion, leaders in foot and ankle surgery will provide insight into clinical challenges, research advancements, and practice management issues.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)/Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)

This year, AOSSM and AANA are partnering together to bring you the best of both organizations. Learn about new and evolving arthroscopy techniques, hear the latest sports medicine research, and discover how the experts do it…all in one meeting.

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)

The ASES Specialty Day provides a unique opportunity for shoulder and elbow surgeons to learn first-hand from national and international leaders in the field. This year’s program will include lively debates, discussions, and case presentations covering an array of topics, including tendon tears, fractures, instability, arthritis, the overhead athlete, and basic science.

American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)/ American Association of Hand Surgery (AAHS)

This ASSH/AAHS Hand Surgery Specialty Day Program is focused on Controversies and Challenges that are encountered in hand surgical practice. The morning portion of the program is aimed at "What's New and What's Next" in hand surgery. In the afternoon session, expert faculty will share "What you Need to Know NOW about Common Hand Conditions".

Federation of Spine Associations (FOSA)

The FOSA Specialty Day offers a unique forum from our four premier spine societies, ASIA, CSRS, NASS, and SRS, to exchange ideas regarding basic science and clinical problems of the spine. Hot topics and clinically relevant information in spine surgery, along with the latest advances in spine care, and current concepts in the diagnosis and management of spinal disorders, will be presented by a faculty of experts featuring interactive educational formats.

Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society (LLRS)

The 2020 LLRS Specialty Day will begin with a morning session combined with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). The session will include a comprehensive update on topics with exciting innovations over the past few years including bone defect management, new technologies, techniques for bone infection/nonunion, and advances in amputation reconstruction. The afternoon will begin with a featured session by our international guest nation together with a special invited guest lecture from Dr. Kevin Tetsworth. This will be followed by the best papers from the 2019 LLRS meeting and a highlighted section of controversies in treatment of congenital deformity.

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)

Connecting Our World to Push the Field Forward. The focus of the upcoming MSTS Specialty Day will be on advances in musculoskeletal oncology around the world. With presenters from 6 continents, attendees will have the opportunity to learn the cutting-edge science, surgical techniques, and innovative technologies moving our field forward. Attendees will see different approaches to the challenges faced in orthopaedic oncology, and with interactive sessions, will contribute to collaborative solutions.

Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)

The OTA Specialty Day is indeed special this year! The morning will feature a combined session with the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society featuring Bone Defect Management, Treatment of Infections and Nonunions, and an Update on Amputations (including Osseo-Integrated Prostheses). In the afternoon, we will be joined by the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons for a focus on Current Management of Common Upper Extremity Fractures, which is sure to generate some controversy. Don’t miss it!

The Hip Society/American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Join The Hip Society and AAHKS for a focused all-day program covering a wide range of contemporary topics in adult hip arthroplasty. Delivered by world-renowned experts and recognized thought-leaders in the field, the program will offer insights into clinical challenges and research advancements. Highlights will include award paper presentations and ample time for discussions. Migrate between the Hip and the Knee rooms and build your own learning experience around the topics and speakers of interest to you. *Two concurrent programs

The Knee Society/American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Join The Knee Society and AAHKS for a focused all-day program covering a wide range of contemporary topics in adult knee arthroplasty. Delivered by world-renowned experts and recognized thought-leaders in the field, the program will offer insights into clinical challenges and research advancements. Highlights will include award paper presentations and ample time for discussions. Migrate between the Hip and the Knee rooms and build your own learning experience around the topics and speakers of interest to you. *Two concurrent programs