Past Events

Fixed-bearing partial knee arthroplasty is the gold standard for unicompartmental knee surgery combining outstanding patient outcomes and very low revision rates. We are delighted to announce an outstanding faculty combining 5 of the UK’s most experienced partial knee surgeons with a lower-volume but very experienced colleague and a recently-appointed colleague (for their unique perspectives). This comprehensive meeting will provide: - A comprehensive review of the history and current state of partial knee arthroplasty - Guidance of national joint registry data and how to safely commence a partial knee practice - Clear evidence-based indications and selection criteria - Surgical techniques, tips and tricks for medial, lateral and patello-femoral arthroplasty - Panel discussions on assistive technology (including robotics), day surgery and other topics

A Joint British Association of Day Surgery & HCUK Virtual Conference Elective recovery still remains a significant focus of the NHS. Although progress has been made on long waits, waiting list numbers remain at record highs and in response The Elective Recovery Taskforce has been set up to help tackle this further. It is clear we must work differently to respond to these unprecedented waits and Day Case surgery offers us a way to help increase efficiencies and make an impact on these waiting times. 20% discount with code hcuk20boa .

This year the focus will on AI and role of virtual reality and augmented reality in shoulder arthroplasty with case base demonstrations of the latest software and gadgets available in the market for preoperative templating, navigation, robotics and augmented reality use in shoulder replacements.

A Joint British Association of Day Surgery & HCUK Virtual Conference The British Association of Day Surgery are pleased to announce this virtual conference focusing on Day Case Total Hip Replacements The number of patients waiting for orthopaedic surgery remains at record levels, more than 800,000 in march 2023 following the huge disruption caused by Covid-19 and more recently the industrial action with the NHS. In response to the Governments Elective Recovery Plan and Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme, it is clear we must work differently to reduce variation and respond to these unprecedented waits. With continued pressure on in-patient beds, Day Case Total Hip Replacement Surgery presents an ideal opportunity to explore and expand the possibilities to increase day surgery activity.

Highly popular beginner's course for healthcare professionals interested in interpreting musculoskeletal MRI. Covers MRI of hip/pelvis, ankle, elbow and cervical spine. Course fee £175

This conference focuses on Prehabilitation – Principles and Practice, and will provide a practical guide to delivering an effective prehabilitation programme, ensuring patients are fit and optimised for surgery/treatment. This is even more important in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns which have had a negative effect on many individual’s health and fitness levels, and currently high waiting lists could be used as preparation time to ensure the best outcomes. 20% discount with code hcuk20boa

Hands-on training course, teaching the strategies and skills needed to manage severely injured patients with life-threatening musculoskeletal injuries, often in challenging and time-critical circumstances. Using unembalmed cadavers, you will practice a range of techniques with an emphasis on rapid control of exsanguinating junctional haemorrhage and resuscitation.

A cadaveric course jointly with plastic surgeons. The intensive program is designed to help surgeons and trainees refine approaches to the hands, repair brachial plexus and nerves of the arm, tendon repair, tendon transfer and common hand soft tissue and bony procedures.

A trauma and orthopaedic cadaveric course aimed at consultants, senior and junior trainees and SAS. This intensive programme is designed for surgeons seeking to refine their approach to complex upper extremity injuries guided by expert instructors.earning will be tailored to learners' group level. Trainees will have the opportunity to complete indexed PBA. Senior fellows and consultants will be guided to more advanced approaches.

This Ribs and Chest wall Cadaveric T&O course aimed at consultants, senior and junior trainees and SAS. Learn the skills to manage rib fractures and fix them, which is now essential in most MTCs.