AO Sports North America

The AO Sports North America initiative is a network of expert trauma and reconstructive surgeons seeking to provide unbiased, gold-standard education on the surgical treatment of sports injuries and other soft-tissue conditions around the joint.

James Stannard, Mauricio Kfuri, and Yves Acklin discuss the AO Sports initiative, including its background and recent educational offerings.

In-person events

Principles of Sports Medicine—the Joint Is an Organ
Date: August 9-10, 2024

This two-day course introduces the principles of sports injuries through a variety of interactive educational modalities. Using arthroscopic simulations and practical exercises, 3D-animated tours, and case discussions, this course addresses all fundamental aspects of sports medicine, from anatomy and biomechanics to principles of arthroscopy, fixation strategies, and rehabilitation protocols. Modules and small-group discussions will be moderated by world-renowned expert faculty, and participants will have the opportunity to interact and discuss cases with them. This course is the stepping-stone to AO Sports Advanced and Masters courses.
Venue: Nashville, Tennessee

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AO NA and Boston Shoulder Institute Masters Course—Shoulder Tendon Transfers, Rotator Cuff Repairs
Date: November 14-16, 2024

This course is in collaboration with the Boston Shoulder Institute. This course addresses current evidence-based techniques for shoulder tendon transfer, complex rotator cuff repair, diagnosis and management of STAM (Scapulo-Thoracic Abnormal Motion). Didactic lectures and small group discussions are moderated by expert faculty and open procedures are performed in the anatomy lab.

Venue: Boston, MA

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Online events

Topic	Faculty	Date	Time*	Register/Recording
Updates in the Management of Patellofemoral Instability	Drs. Tanaka, Fulkerson, and Sherman	June 12, 2024	8:00 PM	Register