AO Recon Course—Comprehensive Shoulder Arthroplasty
„The anatomical specimen lab was fantastic! Perfect exposure with time and anatomical structures. In the operating room I do not get to see this which helps me with decision making and improves dissection technique.”
Participant AO Davos Courses 2022
This course teaches fundamental principles and current concepts in the treatment of patients with a need for primary arthroplasty for various pathologies. It is the initial step along the path of lifelong learning in the area of shoulder arthroplasty.
Surgeons interested in shoulder specialization (trauma surgeons, senior residents, sports injury surgeons) who are starting to perform shoulder arthroplasty or who already have some experience should attend this course to learn from experts and gain the mandatory skills and knowledge.
Why you should choose this course
Top national, regional, and international faculty
For surgeons who already treat (shoulder arthroplasty)
Network with peers from all over the world
CME credits, you get a certificate of completion
World-class curriculum developed by renowned surgeons
Course Content
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Course modules
- Module 1—Primary glenohumeral arthritis
- Module 2—Rotator cuff insufficiency
- Module 3—Proximal humeral fractures
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Featured Lectures
Module 1:
- Clinical evaluation and imaging studies for decision making
- Patient positioning and surgical approach
- Subscapularis management and humeral and glenoid exposure
- Prosthetic humeral head replacement in primary osteoarthritis
- Prosthetic glenoid replacement in primary osteoarthritis
Module 2:
- Basic principles of reverse shoulder arthroplasty
- Cuff arthropathy, etiology, and treatment
- Indications and contraindications for reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Module 3:
- Surgical treatment of humeral head fractures—indications for arthroplasty
- Hemiarthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures
- Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures
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Small Group discussions
- Primary glenohumeral arthritis
- Rotator cuff insufficiency
- Proximal humeral fractures
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Anatomical Specimen Laboratory
- Total shoulder arthroplasty without glenoid deformity
- Primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty for degenerative conditions without glenoid deformity
- Reverse shoulder arthroplasty with tuberosity fixation
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Practical exercises (Dry Lab courses only)
Revision arthroplasty around the hip
- Simple stem revision exercise and exercise with cemented prosthesis
Fracture fixation with implant retention
- Internal fixation techniques (cables, cerclage and construct stability)
- Internal fixation techniques (locking attachment plate, periprosthetic screws and construct stability
- Interprosthetic fracture fixation
Course details may be subject to change. Please check your chosen date and location for the detailed program.
AO Recon Shoulder Arthroplasty Curriculum Task Force
Learn more about the AO Recon Shoulder Arthroplasty Curriculum Task Force members.