This meeting is for neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, general surgeons, neurologists, neuroscientists, otolaryngologists, physical therapists, hand therapists, and basic scientists, focused on stimulating research in the field of neural regeneration and restorative neuroscience.

"Since 2006, the Extremity War Injuries Symposiums have sought to identify the top orthopaedic research priorities for the wounded warrior and tactical athlete. The purpose of our meetings is to identify the orthopaedic research gaps most relevant to the US Service Member. " - SOMOS Website

This symposium, now in its 16th year, aims to identify and present top orthopedic research for care of the wounded warrior and tactical athlete.

The 20th Annual Winter Meeting will provide clinicians with guidance on how to care for surgical and nonsurgical patients among the joints and sports medicine population. Topics to be discussed include Periprosthetic Fractures; Infection; Dual Mobility; Non-Cemented TKA; Shoulder Arthroplasty Vs. Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF); Osteotomies Around the Knee; and ACL and Beyond. With knowledge of principles and, up-to-date techniques in joint replacement surgery, new strategies in arthroscopy for improved quality of care and enhanced patient outcomes can be implemented into practice.

The ELER course was co-developed by limb deformity surgeons of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society: ASAMI-North America (LLRS) and deformity surgeons who organize and run the annual Baltimore Limb Deformity Course. It is a two-day course with a combination of lectures and hands-on skills training. The purpose of this course is to teach residents and fellows the fundamentals of circular external fixation. This includes basic biomechanical principles, safe wire and pin placements, and appropriate osteotomy techniques. Faculty of the ELER course will also discuss patient management during and after fixator application.

Reach New Heights at Our 2022 Annual Meeting
Climb to the next level of excellence in orthopaedic surgery — in the city of skyscrapers and architectural wonders. Join world leaders for five days of innovation, education and networking, March 22 - 26.

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Currently the following Presentations are planned for the Academy…

Management of Thoracolumbar Burst/Compression Fractures
Correction of Sagittal Malalignment with L5 Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: A Cadaveric Study
Fractures of the Scaphoid. Case Study and Review of Treatment Options
Minimally invasive decompressive surgery for lumbar central stenosis
Knee and Hip – Tips and Tricks
Sarcopenia and Low Back Pain
High Strength Suture Materials in Orthopedic Practice
Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma of Brain stem
Management of traumatic sub-axial cervical facet subluxation – techniques and approaches
The role of neuropeptide agents in intracerebral injury following traumatic brain injury
Minimally Invasive TLIF as Outpatient Procedure
Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release

Our nationally and internationally known faculty have created a dynamic program focused on the latest advances in digital health, and innovative technologies in hip and knee surgery. This primarily case based program will focus on the general orthopaedic surgeons as well as those who specialize in hip and knee replacement. Combining didactic, case based, and small group breakout sessions, our esteemed faculty hopes to engage the attendee in two days of interactive education.