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: January 19-20, 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: Phoenix, Arizona
Venue: Phoenix, Arizona
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
Venue: Nashville, Tennessee
Online events
| Topic | Faculty | Date | Time* | Register/Recording |
| Medial Knee Arthritis: Osteotomy vs Unicompartmental Knee Replacement | Drs. Mauricio Kfuri, Steffen Schröter, and Robert Teitge | Jan 11, 2023 | 8:00 PM | Watch |
*Eastern Time (GMT-4:00)
Online event recordings
Failed Rotator Cuff Repair: Revision Repair vs. Subacromial Balloon Spacer
Drs. Amon Ferry, Brent Ponce, and David Weinstein
How I Treat a Massive Rotator Cuff Tear
Drs. Amon Ferry, Paul Favorito, Shariff K. Bishai, and Brent Ponce
Arthroscopic Management of Glenohumeral Instability
Drs. Martin Jaeger, Amon Ferry, and Shiyi Chen
Viewing this webinar requires a registered AO account.
Arthroscopic Management of Rotator Cuff Tears
Drs. Amon T. Ferry, Shiyi Chen, and Martin Jaeger
Viewing this webinar requires a registered AO account.
