Program of the advanced shoulder arthroscopy course - a satellite course of the 1st ESTES meeting in Budapest
Saturday, May 24 2008
TOPICS:
Arthroscopic reconstruction of shoulder instability, SLAP lesions and rotator cuff tears
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This advanced shoulder course has a first shorter theory session with important talks about arthroscopic instability and rotator cuff reconstruction techniques in detail. In the longer afternoon session the participants will be divided into 2 groups. Rotating the 2 groups every participants can practice these techniques in a dry lab on models, and among the most realistic conditions in the cadaver lab with instructors (2-3 participants/shoulder).
Language of the meeting will be English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.
FACULTY:
Alberto Costantini (Roma, Italy)
Andrea De Vita (Roma, Italy)
Andreas Ressl (Wien , Austria)
Jenő Kiss (Budapest, Hungary)
István Szabó (Pécs, Hungary)
Attila Kovács (Budapest, Hungary)
PROGRAM:
07.45 - 08.20 Registration
08.20 - 08.30 Opening of the day
08.30 - 11.00 Lectures
- Diagnostics and Indication for Shoulder Instability and Rotator Cuff Reconstructive Surgery
- In the Loop: Shoulder Arthroscopy - General Principles
- Knot Tying Techniques and the Benefits of the Arthrex FiberWire
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Instability Repair Techniques Using Bio-FasTak and Bio SutureTak
Break - answering questions
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques
- Introducing the Arthrex Scorpion - Tips and Tricks
- Single Row Rotator Cuff Repair Technique - using the Corkscrew
- Double Row Rotator Cuff Repair Technique - using the Corkscrew medial and Pushlock lateral
Break - answering questions
11.00 - 12.00 Lunch
12.00 - 15.00 First section of the cadaver/dry lab practical
15.00 - 16.00 Coffee break
16.00 - 19.00 Second section of the cadaver/dry lab practical
Location: Károlyi Sándor Hospital, Budapest, Nyár utca 103. H-1041. Download Map here
How to apply: please contact Ms. Claudia Wolfger: wolfger@mondial-congress.com
Registration fee: 220 € which includes the theory part the all practical, lunch and refreshments. (Registration for Hungarian residents is 140 €) As the number of participants is limited in 24 and it works in first come first served basis, we advise you to register in time.