Instructional Courses

Hip pain in the athlete has seen an explosion of growth and interest in the last 20 years. More and more athletes are being diagnosed with hip injuries resulting in pain and decreased performance. Advances in diagnostic technology and less invasive surgical techniques (hip arthroscopy) have aided the understanding of hip pathologies (including new and more recently recognized) and treatment. However, due to the nature of this rapid growth of knowledge, many team physicians are not aware of some of these newer diagnoses, the diagnostic tools and evolving examination techniques to identify these varied pathologies and/or treatments. This ICL will utilize the round table format for more individualized education in a small group format, which is ideal for this area, as different surgeons have differing degrees of baseline knowledge about hip problems in the athlete (as well as their diagnosis and management and return to play expectations), due to its relative recent growth and sporadic adoption in orthopaedic surgery training programs. These tables will be staffed by experienced team physicians who are hip arthroscopists. We will discuss early and midseason presentations of common sources of hip pain in athletes, including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with and without core muscle injury, hip micro-instability, dysplasia (borderline and not borderline), hip subluxation and hip dislocation. Evaluation of these varied pathologies, including examination and imaging techniques, plus non-operative and operative management will be discussed. If time allows, we will also discuss common peri-articular sources of hip pain including adductor strains and tears, iliopsoas strains and hamstring avulsions.

• At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to discuss the limitations of hip arthroscopy in the athlete.
• At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to discuss the management and expectations of return to play in athletes with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
• At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to discuss the role of hip arthroscopy in the athlete with borderline hip dysplasia.
• At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to discuss the algorithm of management of the athlete with core muscle injury in the setting of FAI anatomy.
• At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to discuss the management of the athlete with hip subluxation or dislocation.

• Marc R. Safran, MD
• Christian Anderson, MD
• Stephen K. Aoki, MD
• Brian D. Busconi, MD
• JW Thomas Byrd, MD
• John J. Christoforetti, MD
• Joshua D. Harris, MD
• Thomas S. Lynch, MD
• James T. Rosneck, MD
• Andrea M. Spiker, MD

Optimizing ACL Reconstruction in 2024: A Case-Based Approach This ICL will involve brief case presentations and dedicated time to discuss important factors that influence graft choice, the need for lateral-sided augmentation, indications for internal suture augmentation, and important considerations for postoperative rehab and return to play in a roundtable format. Attendees will be actively engaged with the faculty to share personal experiences and bring questions from their own cases. Those in attendance will leave with key take home points and techniques that they can implement into their practice immediately to help optimize outcomes following ACL reconstruction in their patients.

• Introduction - Mary K. Mulcahey, MD
• 20-year-old male football player - No question, BTB Autograft is the Gold Standard for ACL Reconstruction - Cassandra Lee, MD
  • Biomechanical and clinical outcomes
  • Roundtable discussion (10 minutes)
• 35-year-old female recreational soccer player - Quadriceps Autograft is Reliable and Reproducible - Mary K. Mulcahey, MD
  • Special considerations in the female athlete Sex-related differences in risk factors, outcomes, return to play.
  • Roundtable discussion
• 16-year-old female volleyball player with an ACL tear - these patients always need some type of augmentation - Clayton Nuelle, MD
  • Indications for ACL reconstruction augmentation
  • ALL & LET
  • Internal suture augmentation
  • Biomechanics
  • Clinical outcomes
• 22-year-old male collegiate basketball player with retear of prior ACL reconstruction - Harris Slone, MD
  • Factors influencing graft choice.
  • Indications for augmentation
  • Considerations for postop rehab
  • Roundtable discussion
• Case-based discussion

• Understand the factors considered to optimize outcomes following ACL reconstruction.
• Discuss the pros and cons of BTB, hamstring, and quadriceps autograft for ACL reconstruction.
• Describe the indications for augmentation with ALL, LET, or internal augmentation with suture tape.

• Mary K. Mulcahey, MD
• Cassandra A. Lee, MD
• Clayton W. Nuelle, MD
• Adnan Saithna, MD

This case-based course will discuss diagnosis and management of symptomatic patellofemoral cartilage pathology, technical tips and expected outcomes for cartilage restoration, considerations for osteotomies, the impact of trochlear morphology, and patellofemoral arthroplasty. This interactive roundtable discussion will highlight patient selection, restoration versus arthroplasty options and discuss return to activity and sport.

• Evaluation and Non-Surgical Treatment for Patellofemoral Chondral Lesions
• Surface-Based Cartilage Restoration in the Patellofemoral Joint
• Pearls for Osteochondral Allograft of the Patellofemoral Joint
• Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy and Trochlear Considerations
• Patellofemoral Arthroplasty and Return to Activity

• To review history, exam, and imaging findings that indicate symptomatic cartilage pathology of the patellofemoral joint.
• To discuss indications, technical tips, post-operative management, and expected outcomes for patellofemoral cartilage restoration and arthroplasty.
• To understand the indications, appropriate use, technical tips, post-operative management, and expected outcomes for adjunct procedures in the setting of patellofemoral cartilage injuries.

Patellofemoral disorders remain an enigma for many surgeons. PF cartilage lesions are extremely common but not always symptomatic. It is critical for a successful outcome to discern what treatments lead to the best outcomes and when to use them.

• Austin V. Stone, MD
• Jeffrey Guy, MD
• Deryk G. Jones, MD
• Christian M. Lattermann, MD
• Cassandra A. Lee, MD
• Sabrina M. Strickland, MD
• Adam Yanke, MD, PhD

On-site coverage of contact team sporting events and how we manage those injuries in the first 48 hours is vital to team physicians. Who is out and who is in. What studies do we need to evaluate injuries, determine return to game play and exactly at what time that can be done safely. We will cover both upper and lower extremity issues with a focus on those injuries that are commonly seen on 'game day'. We will also discuss what changes are happening within our workspace and exactly how that may change what we do given the medical legal climate we live in. This is the type ICL that is hard to find in a textbook. Only from years of experience of on-site game coverage do you learn this specific skill set. In detail we will discuss the actual event, the first 24-48 hours post injury, and the first week of possible return to play. What can we not MISS? If surgical intervention is required, what does return to play look like and when.

• Be able to safely diagnosis and manage gameday MSK injuries in the upper and lower extremity.
• Improve upon gameday decision making as a team physician.
• Devise a treatment plan after the injury for safe return to play for that particular injury.
• Have discussions with athletes, parents, trainers, agents, coaching profession about exactly what is the injury and what are the potential risks and benefits of return to play and at exactly what time.

• Darren L. Johnson, MD
• Annunziato Amendola, MD
• Geoffrey S. Baer, MD, PhD
• Peter A. Indelicato, MD

This course will review key components of meniscal repair and emphasize the importance of meniscus preservation. Indications for meniscus repair versus partial meniscectomy will be discussed. Techniques for repair of complex meniscal tears, including all-inside, inside-out, and outside-in repair, will be examined in a case-based discussion along with unique advantages, disadvantages, and indications for each. Prevention with meniscal centralization will also be reviewed. Finally, meniscus allograft transplantation cases will be presented.

Upon completion of this course

• The participant will have better understanding of the role of the meniscus in knee joint health and the importance of meniscus preservation for joint longevity.
• The participant will also understand indications for unique meniscus repair and preservation techniques, specifically relating to the treatment of complex meniscus tears.

The participant will have a stronger understanding of procedures that can prolong the success of the meniscus, including meniscus allograft transplantation and meniscus centralization.

• Volker Musahl, MD
• Andrew J. Sheean, MD
• David C. Flanigan, MD
• Aaron J. Krych, MD

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries of the elbow are on the rise in overhead athletes of all levels of play. Many of these injuries can be managed non-operatively with rest and a return to throwing program with or without the addition of a biologic to aid in ligament healing. However, a subset necessitates surgical intervention. Surgical techniques have continued to evolve over the past several years and now include a primary UCL repair with internal brace, modified docking technique with added graft strands, and others. Furthermore, as more primary UCL repairs and reconstructions are performed, the number of revision UCL reconstructions has risen proportionally.

The purpose of this ICL is to review the most up-to-date strategies for treatment of UCL injuries including the use of biologics, UCL repair, primary UCL reconstruction, and revision UCL reconstruction. The panel will review several complete cases and will work through each case from diagnosis to management to return to play. The participants will be taken through each case and asked how they would proceed at varying steps in management. The faculty will provide pearls based on their experience in dealing with these difficult cases. We will also discuss our UCL registry that was funded by AOSSM and provide updates.

• Understand the current risk factors for sustaining an ulnar collateral ligament injury and the most effective prevention strategies.
• Understand the breadth of treatment options for ulnar collateral ligament injuries including non-operative management, biologics, repair, reconstruction, and revision.
• Develop a treatment algorithm for these injuries based on the best available evidence and understand technical pearls to obtain the best possible outcomes in these patients.

• Brandon J. Erickson, MD
• Eric N. Bowman, MD, MPH
• Peter N. Chalmers, MD
• Gregory L. Cvetanovich, MD
• Anthony A. Romeo, MD
• Mark S. Schickendantz, MD

Much has been learned regarding posterior shoulder instability over the recent years, including its unique differences and the fact that posterior instability may be more common than anterior instability. Further knowledge regarding posterior instability's different injury pattern, symptoms, clinical presentation, bone loss patterns, and surgical treatment and outcomes have expanded exponentially. Despite this, many patients still are not appropriately diagnosed and treated. This course provides an overview of these unique issues in this cohort and how operative treatments should be approached, including surgical pearls with a case-based discussion. This panel of experts with extensive experience in treating professional athletes to weekend warriors will provide insights into the latest understanding of pathologies and treatments patients with posterior shoulder instability.

• Identify important history and physical exam findings of those with posterior instability and how they differ from anterior instability patients.
• Understand posterior instability glenoid bone loss, how to measure it, and how it differs from anterior glenoid bone loss.
• Understanding how throwers develop posterior shoulder instability in a different mechanism then others, and how treatment of throwers differs.
• Learn tips and tricks of arthroscopic repair.
• Learn tips and tricks of glenoid osteotomy and bone block augmentation and when this may be indicated.

• Justin W. Arner, MD
• James P. Bradley, MD
• Jonathan F. Dickens, MD
• Brett D. Owens, MD
• Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, MC USNR (Ret.)

This course will look at several case-based lectures including:

• Preoperative planning, traditional method, isolated high tibial osteotomy (Dr. Seth Sherman)
• Understanding Complications and Avoiding them in HTO (Dr. Anil Ranawat)
• Complex Tibial Osteotomies (Dr. Al Getgood)
• Combined Tibial Femoral Osteotomies (Dr. Armando Vidal)

This course will review knee mal alignment with a special focus on osteotomy tips and common complications. Indications for these osteotomies such as how to avoid hinge fracture and properly manipulate slope will be discussed. The problems and pearls of each complication will be examined in a case-based discussion with special attention to preoperative planning and complex cases. Surgical techniques for osteotomies will be presented in case-based format.

Upon completion of this course,

• Participants will have a better understanding of treating knee osteoarthritis and malalignment as it pertains to complex cases.
• Participants will have a deeper understanding of diagnosis and surgical planning to apply an individualized plan to all cases.
• Participants will have a better understanding of the surgical technique for high tibial osteotomies, complex tibial osteotomies, and femoral osteotomies.

• Anil S. Ranawat, MD
• Alan M. Getgood, MD, FRCS (Tr&Orth
• Seth L. Sherman, MD
• Armando F. Vidal, MD

The meniscus is vital to normal knee function and the health of the articular cartilage. While meniscus tears are very common, we proportionately devote little time and resources into improving our surgical indications and technique for meniscus repair, preservation, and restoration. Recently there have been advances in recognition of tear patterns and surgical treatment of meniscus pathology. As a surgeon, it is important to understand how and when patients can benefit from these procedures. This course will provide a case-based approach to guidelines on how to recognize and treat a variety of meniscus pathology in the isolated and concomitant setting. Recognition of specific tear patterns, including full-thickness radial tears, complex tears, and root tears will be emphasized as well as indications and for meniscus transplantation. Variations of surgical techniques, such as newer all-inside techniques, gold standard repair techniques, novel centralization techniques and transplantation techniques will be covered. In addition, emerging biologic augmentation will be discussed.

• Introduction: Lee Pace
• Update on Biologics: Scott Rodeo
• Case Presentation: Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear: Laith Jazrawi
• Case Presentation: Radial Tear: Jorge Chahla
• Case Presentation: Root Tear w/extrusion: Matt Provencher
• Case Presentation: Lateral meniscus oblique radial tear (LMORT): Aaron Krych
• Case Presentation: Meniscus Allograft Transplantation: Jim Carey
• Case Presentation: MAT Combined w/Osteotomy and/or Cartilage: Wayne Gersoff

• Participants should be able to understand how to recognize tear patterns from preoperative MRI and intraoperative arthroscopy and utilize this information for planning and execution of meniscus preservation techniques.
• At the completion of this session, participants should be able to understand indications for meniscus repair in the active patient, pearls, and pitfalls of a variety of repair techniques, as well as anticipated outcomes.
• At the completion of this session, participants should be able to recognize complex tears patterns, such as meniscus root tears and radial tears, and understand treatment options, including a variety of repair techniques.
• Participants should be able to understand indications for meniscus transplant, current controversies, and expected outcomes in the setting of meniscus transplantation and concomitant combined procedures, such as osteotomy and ligament reconstruction.

• James L. Pace, MD
• James L. Carey, MD, MPH
• Thomas R. Carter, MD
• Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA
• Wayne K. Gersoff, MD
• Laith M. Jazrawi, MD
• Aaron J. Krych, MD
• Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, MC USNR (Ret.)
• Scott A. Rodeo, MD

This ICL will involve an engaging case-based discussion of common shoulder injuries sustained by athletes. Faculty will present short, concise cases and there will be ample time for roundtable discussion to tease out salient points related to appropriate acute and definitive management of in-season injuries. Cases will cover shoulder injuries sustained by both contact and overhead athletes and highlight the nuances in caring for these different types of athletes. Following the case presentation and discussion, each table will summarize their main takeaway points, so everyone in attendance can learn from the discussion at each table.

Shoulder Instability

• Pan-labral repair - Jon Dickens, MD
• Fixation of a Bony Bankart Lesion in a Wide Receiver- Gautam Yagnik, MD
• Table discussion and summary of learning points

Biceps/SLAP

• Biceps tenodesis vs SLAP repair for SLAP tear in an overhead athlete - Julie Bishop, MD
• Acute subscapularis tear and associated biceps instability - Sara Edwards, MD
• Table discussion and summary of learning points

Rotator Cuff

• Primary massive rotator cuff repair - Brian Waterman, MD
• Partial rotator cuff tear in a throwing athlete - Berte Boe, MD
  • PT vs surgery
  • Role for biologics
  • When surgery is indicated, what's the most appropriate procedure?
• Table discussion and summary of learning points

AC/SC Joint Injuries

• Acute type III AC separation with horizontal instability - Mary K. Mulcahey, MD
• Posterior SC joint dislocation - Steve Brockmeier, MD
• Table discussion and summary of learning points

• Discuss the decision-making process for common shoulder injuries in athletes.
• Understand the benefit of using different techniques to manage shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, and AC/SC joint injuries.
• Determine ways to optimize return to play and decrease the risk of complications following operative management of shoulder injuries in athletes.

• Mary K. Mulcahey, MD
• Julie Bishop, MD
• Berte Boe, MD, PhD
• Stephen F. Brockmeier, MD
• Jonathan F. Dickens, MD
• Sara L. Edwards, MD
• Brian R. Waterman, MD
• Gautam P. Yagnik, MD

A case-based session dealing with 3 shoulder problems we all encounter with overhead sporting activities. These common pathologies however can have subtle differences making the diagnosis more difficult and treatment approach not so straightforward. The faculty will be at the front table and group interaction will take place throughout the presentation of each of the three cases.

A capsular tear in an overhead athlete

• Introduction
• Faculty- presentation of case
• All Faculty comments.
• Faculty - treatment/discussion
• Discussion open audience

GLAD (glenoid labral articular disruption) lesion in a football player

• Introduction
• Faculty- presentation of case
• All Faculty comments.
• Faculty - treatment/discussion
• Discussion open audience

Recalcitrant biceps tenosynovitis in a baseball player

• Introduction
• Faculty- presentation of case
• All Faculty comments.
• Faculty - treatment/discussion
• Discussion open audience

• The participant will learn the scope of diagnosing and treating a capsular lesion from non-operative treatments to surgical options and techniques in the overhead athlete.
• The participant will learn the scope of both non-operative and surgical treatments, including timeline decision considerations, to approaching a GLAD (glenoid labral articular disruption) lesion in a football player.
• The participant will learn the scope of treatment options for recalcitrant biceps tenosynovitis in a baseball player with personal experiences which support the different treatment options and techniques.

• Michael T. Freehill, MD
• Asheesh Bedi, MD
• James P. Bradley, MD
• Jacob G. Calcei, MD
• W. Ben Kibler, MD
• Albert Lin, MD
• Christopher Camp, MD
• George A. Paletta, Jr, MD MBA
• Felix H. Savoie, III, MD
• John M. Tokish, MD

There have been significant advancements in the understanding, evaluation, and treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans in the past decade, much of it being led by members of the ROCK group. Leaders within the ROCK group will present these advances, including directly from the researchers leading these efforts. Our aims are to inform the attendees about changes and updates within our knowledge of OCD, and hopefully assist them in their management of this historically challenging pathology.

Moderator: Tompkins

• Background of ROCK and key cutting-edge information generated by ROCK: Shea
• Up to date clinical studies, plus new information on genetic studies: Ganley
• Advances in MRI capabilities and understanding of pathophysiology in OCD: Ellermann
• Changes in OCD treatment pathway: Willimon

Cases and expert panel discussion

1. Non-operative OCD that fully healed radiographically
2. Drilling of OCD without fixation
3. Open curettage and fixation with proximal tibial bone grafting

• Improve understanding of osteochondritis dissecans pathophysiology and impart new insights from recent literature.
• Demonstrate new MRI capabilities and how this has changed the understanding and treatment of osteochondritis dissecans.
• Discuss changes in the treatment algorithm for osteochondritis dissecans in order to simplify the approach to treatment.

• Marc Tompkins, MD
• Jutta M. Ellermann, MD
• Theodore J. Ganley, MD
• Crystal A. Perkins, MD
• Kevin G. Shea, MD

This course will review knee malalignment with special focus on coronal plane and sagittal plane alignment. Indications for proximal tibia osteotomies and distal femur osteotomies will be discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of closing wedge and opening wedge osteotomies will be examined in a case-based discussion with special attention to the tibial slope and associated procedure (ACL, cartilage surgeries, meniscus transplant, etc.). Surgical techniques for osteotomies will be presented in a case-based format.

Upon completion of this course the participant will:

• Have a better understanding of treating knee arthritis as it relates to coronal plane malalignment.
• Understand the issues related to tibial slope, specifically pertaining to the treatment of chronic ligament deficient knees and the triple varus knee.
• Have a better understanding of the surgical technique for high tibial osteotomy and distal femur osteotomy.

• Volker Musahl, MD
• David Henri Dejour, MD
• Alan M. Getgood, MD, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
• Anil S. Ranawat, MD
• Stefano Zaffagnini, MD

Modern day primary ACL repair has experienced a resurgence of interest as new arthroscopic techniques, and a selective patient algorithm based on tear type and tissue quality, have been adopted. Based on what has been learned from historical outcomes and most recent results of modern-day selective ACL primary repair (ACLPR), this ICL discusses the differences in the latest innovative approaches, the relevance of suture augmentation, the role of the ALL and LET, and the need for biologic augmentation. Technical pitfalls and pearls are highlighted.

Upon conclusion of the course, participants will have a broad understanding of available approaches for modern-day ACL repair, to further enhance their surgical skill set and modern-day ACL toolbox.

• To identify pre-operative indications and limitations of modern-day ACL repair approaches.
• To have a significantly enhanced comprehension of pearls and pitfalls of ACL primary repair approaches (ACL Primary Repair and Bridge Enhanced ACL-Restoration (BEAR)).
• To confidently counsel patients and discuss the latest concepts and applications of ACL repair to indicate the optimal patient-specific ACL treatment approach.

• Sebastian S. Rilk, MD
• Wiemi Douoguih, MD
• Andreas H. Gomoll, MD
• Edoardo Monaco, MD
• Adnan Saithna, MD
• Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, MD, PhD
• Sabrina M. Strickland, MD
• Gregory DiFelice, MD

Pediatric ACL reconstruction is still a challenge for the orthopaedic surgeon. Many different surgical techniques have been developed with the goal of reducing physeal damage and re-rupture rates. In this case-based IC, a panel of European and US authors describe their indications for ACL reconstruction in the pediatric population and present a re-live surgery of their favorite surgical technique.

• ACL repair
• All epiphyseal ACL reconstruction
• Partial transphyseal (tibia) and over the top (femur) ACL reconstruction
• Kocher/Micheli technique
• All-epiphyseal over the top Marcacci/Zaffagnini technique
• Hybrid technique, All epiphyseal (tibia) and over the top (femur) ACL reconstruction
• Adult type reconstruction.
• Return to sport and risk of re-injury.

In addition, the paramount importance of return to sport timing and risk of re-injury will be discussed regarding pediatric ACL reconstruction.

• Learn the indications for ACL repair and reconstruction in the pediatric population.
• Learn different techniques to preserve growth plates or minimize physis damage.
• Learn the importance of return to sports and risk of re-injury in such a delicate population.

• Davide E. Bonasia, MD
• Annunziato Amendola, MD
• Daniel Green, MD
• Jonathan C. Riboh, MD
• Federica Rosso, MD
• Stefano Zaffagnini, MD

The purpose of this ICL is to walk the audience through successfully planning and executing a TSA and RTSA. We will discuss preoperative planning, how to determine which patients would benefit from a TSA vs. RTSA, how to perform a successful TSA, how to perform a successful RTSA. We will also briefly discuss revision shoulder arthroplasty. Finally, we will discuss several cases and ask for audience participation in working through each case.

• Understand the benefits of preoperative planning for shoulder arthroplasty and how to do this.
• Understand the proper indications for TSA and RTSA.
• Learn essential tips and tricks to make TSA and RTSA procedures go smoothly and obtain reliable outcomes.
• Learn the pearls of an expert shoulder surgeon and how he deals with complications during revision shoulder surgery.

• Brandon J. Erickson, MD
• Anthony A. Romeo, MD
• Peter N. Chalmers, MD
• Brian C. Werner, MD

The SLAP lesion and proximal biceps dysfunction remain enigmas of sports medicine. Despite their reported prevalence, the root cause remains a mystery and recent studies indicate the posterior labrum may be the site of most of the clinically significant pathoanatomy. The purpose of this case-based instructional lecture is to provide insight and discussion into the controversies surrounding biceps and labral pathology in the athlete and active individual. This course will explore normal and pathologic appearances of the biceps anchor and labrum while developing a foundational understanding of the pathomechanics that lead to pathoanatomy. Case presentations will review both operative and nonoperative treatments in the active individual with an emphasis on the overhead athlete.

Case Highlights

Where does the tear start? Normal and pathologic anatomy of the biceps labral complex anchor.

Internal Impingement: how pathomechanics lead to pathoanatomy (biceps and scapula emphasis)

Leave the biceps alone: Anterior shoulder pain with a posterior labral tear.

Why 'fixing' a SLAP does not involve an 11 o'clock anchor.

Rehab isn't working: Common pitfalls in labral rehabilitation.

• Define normal anatomy and pathoanatomy of the labrum and labral biceps complex.
• Identify physical exam findings and their correlation to shoulder pathomechanics and pathoanatomy.
• Describe surgical methodology to treat the pathoanatomy and corresponding rehabilitation strategies to correct pathomechanics.

• Austin V. Stone
• James P. Bradley, MD
• Michael T. Freehill, MD
• William J. Grantham, MD
• William B. Kibler
• Jeanne C. Patzkowski, MD
• Jennifer L. Smith, MD
• Brian R. Waterman, MD

Collision sports like football, hockey, rugby, and lacrosse can result in significant and unusual injuries that can be challenging to manage for any team physician. In this round table ICL, we will focus on the collision sport athlete and examine injury patterns, treatment strategies and return to play decisions in these athletes. A variety of cases from simple to complex will be presented and discussed in a collaborative fashion. We will explore topics like multi-ligamentous knee injuries, elbow dislocations, rib/sternal fractures, and recurrent shoulder instability.

Faculty will each present a case from their own practice and then turn it over to the roundtables for discussion. The group will follow up with the presenting panelist to review the outcome of the case and to identify opportunities for improvement. Cases will be presented in a rapid-fire format to maximize the number and diversity of cases that will be covered and will include athletes from all levels of play. This course will be highly interactive and engaging with ample time for discussion among faculty and participants. Audience participation will be critical, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own cases for discussion

• Describe the management of complex knee injuries, including knee dislocations/multi-ligamentous knee injuries and patella instability. Topics will include acute stabilization, definitive management, and post-operative care.
• Discuss the controversies involved in managing recurrent shoulder instability in collision sport athletes. When and why would you return an athlete to play? Arthroscopic stabilization vs open stabilization vs bone block: when why and how?
• Review the management of AC joint injuries and clavicle fractures. Should AC joint injuries be injected acutely? If so, what, when and for how long? When should surgery be considered for mid-shaft clavicle fractures? Criteria for return to play?
• Explore simple and complex elbow injuries in the collision sport athlete. Topics will include management of elbow dislocations, lateral sided injuries and UCL tears including when and why surgery would be indicated.
• Examine chest injuries in collision sport athletes like pectoralis tears, rib/sternal fractures, and SC joint injuries. Will review advantages and disadvantages of various imaging modalities, treatment options and return to play considerations.

• Gautam P. Yagnik, MD
• Geoffrey S. Baer, MD, PhD
• Asheesh Bedi, MD
• Stephen F. Brockmeier, MD
• E. Lyle Cain, MD
• Kevin W. Farmer, MD
• Eric C. McCarty, MD
• Mary K. Mulcahey, MD
• Patrick A. Smith, MD
• Brian R. Wolf, MD, MS

This roundtable ICL will provide a comprehensive approach to patellofemoral joint preservation. Expert faculty will engage participants using a variety of cases that focus on the management of patellofemoral chondrosis. The moderators will present 3-5 total cases. Each case will stimulate small group discussion to formulate a problem list and surgical plan. The moderators will then present their approach in multimedia format (i.e., surgical video), provide outcome scores, and evidence-based recommendations. Strong emphasis will be placed on dynamic group discussion.

Topics covered within patellofemoral joint preservation include cartilage restoration with or without bony realignment (i.e., TTO) and soft tissue stabilization (i.e., MPFL/LRL), Indications and techniques for cartilage restoration include chondroplasty, OAT autograft, juvenile particulated allograft, MACI, osteochondral allograft, and patellofemoral arthroplasty. Our goal is to provide participants the opportunity to engage renowned patellofemoral experts in an informal setting to gain confidence in managing these challenging cases.

• Evaluate patellofemoral chondrosis cases.
• Formulate rational treatment plan.
• When and how to add soft tissue and bony procedures.
• Rehabilitation and return to activity.
• Review current evidence.

• Seth L. Sherman, MD
• Elizabeth A. Arendt, MD
• David R. Diduch, MD
• John P. Fulkerson, MD
• Andreas Gomoll, MD
• Christian M. Lattermann, MD
• J. Lee Pace, MD
• Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD
• Sabrina Strickland, MD
• Miho Tanaka, MD, PhD
• Adam B. Yanke, MD, PhD

This ICL will cover the incorporation of Orthobiologics into the practitioners' practice, including current basic science and effective and ethical treatment options, understanding the current FDA regulations regarding clinical requirements for use of orthobiologics, and safe approaches for billing for orthobiologic practices in the office. The elite faculty in this ICL are in a unique position to contribute to the AOSSM participants' understanding of these critical concepts.

• At the conclusion of this ICL, the participant will understand the regulatory aspects of the use of orthobiologics and be able to navigate the basic federal regulations regarding clinical application of these products.
• At the conclusion of this ICL, the participant will understand the basic science and clinical research supporting the ethical use of orthobiologics.
• At the conclusion of this ICL, the participant will understand how to legally proscribe and bill for orthobiologic treatments in their practice to improve patient care.

With the recent development of a plethora of orthobiologics available to the practicing orthopedist, understanding the safe, ethical, and legal aspects of prescribing these products to our patients is key.

• Stephen Weber, MD
• Scott A. Rodeo, MD
• Jason L. Dragoo, MD

If you are an orthopedic surgeon, it is only a matter of time before you will encounter a challenging scenario in the operating room, complex patient situation, or be faced down by a complication. The aim of this instructional course lecture is to provide education regarding some of the more common complexities, as well as more extraneous complications and scenarios that a sports medicine knee surgeon may encounter. A panel for four complex knee surgeons from academic institutions will present cases in which a complexity or a complication significantly impacted their routine of patient care. They will discuss the measures taken to rectify the problem, in addition to the values they took from their case and how it impacted their future approach to prevention and mitigation of such instances. Topics covered will include fracture and hardware failures due to implants, graft harvest, and/or tunnel malposition in ACL reconstruction, neurologic injury in the setting of meniscus repair and multiligamentous knee injuries, fracture, and failure perioperatively in the setting of osteotomies around the knee, amongst others. Case examples will include those ranging from straight forward primary ACL reconstructions to more complex osteotomies and reconstructions around the knee. Time will be given for panel discussion as well as audience interaction to fully dissect each case from multiple perspectives and experiences.

• Identify strategies in ACL reconstruction that prevent common perioperative complications such as fracture, hardware failure, impingement, and residual laxity.
• Develop problem solving strategies that mitigate risk in the setting of proximal tibial and distal femoral osteotomy for sports medicine issues around the knee.
• Understand risks factors for iatrogenic common peroneal nerve injury at the time of orthopedic knee surgery, and how to mitigate said risk factors based on a thorough understanding of lateral knee anatomy.
• Identify preoperative patient factors that may increase the risks associated with arthroscopic and open knee surgeries such as multi-ligamentous reconstruction, ACL reconstruction, and osteotomy.
• Prepare for challenges that may present in the setting of resident and fellow education that could lead to intra- or postoperative identification of pitfalls and complications.

Often, the first instinct to run away from a complication/challenging scenario. By embracing and discussing others' pitfalls, this IC will provide surgeons with strategies and tools to mitigate risks and expect the unexpected in their own practice.

• Justin J. Ernat, MD
• Aaron J. Krych, MD
• Travis G. Maak, MD
• Armando F. Vidal, MD

Join our expert panel for an intensive masterclass on Multi-ligamentous Knee Injuries (MLKI) as we cover a comprehensive approach to managing these complex cases. The initial approach will focus on assessment, preoperative workup, and surgical timing, including when to use external fixators versus braces, low versus high-velocity injuries, and considerations for vascular or peroneal nerve injury. An evidence-based perspective on current controversies will discuss surgical techniques for MLKI, along with rehabilitation strategies and tips to avoid tunnel convergence. Technical pearls and tips for successful MLKI reconstruction will be provided, covering patient positioning, surgical techniques, radiographic landmarks, and tensioning sequence. Additionally, we will discuss high-grade MCL injuries and the latest insights from relevant trials. The session will conclude with case presentations and an interactive Q&A session, ensuring participants gain invaluable knowledge and expertise in handling MLKI cases confidently and effectively.

• Understand preoperative assessment for MLKI injuries, including how to manage concomitant neurovascular injury.
• Discuss surgical technique considerations, including graft choice and surgical timing.
• Appreciate how to use radiographic landmarks to achieve proper tunnel position.
• Learn how best to manage medial collateral ligament injuries in the setting of MLKI.
• Discover how to approach the failed MLKI, including common causes for failure and when to consider osteotomy.

In this masterclass, we will delve into the complexities of MLKI with a focus on evidence-based approaches and surgical techniques. Leading experts will share their insights and strategies for successfully managing these challenging injuries.

• Aravind Athiviraham, MD
• Michael J. Alaia, MD
• Alan M. Getgood, MD, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
• Volker Musahl, MD
• Brian R. Waterman, MD

This ICL will discuss the approach to the failed hip arthroscopy - (1) the failed FAI surgery evaluation and treatment, (2) capsular defects - arthroscopic repair and arthroscopic reconstruction (3) management and approach to the lack of reparable labral tissue including segmental and circumferential labral reconstruction and (4) when the problem is not manageable with the scope - when to send for PAO, open surgical dislocation, and femoral osteotomy.

• Introduction
• Approach to Failed FAI Surgery: Evaluation of the failed FAI surgery, surgical approaches, and management of the various causes of failed FAI surgery – Marc Safran
• Labral Deficiency: Will talk about the management of labral defects including segmental and circumferential labral reconstruction, graft types, including autograft, allograft, and local tissues, as well as indications for labral augmentation - Shane Nho
• Capsular Defects: will talk about capsular repair and the technique and outcomes of capsular reconstruction, including graft types and technical tips - Marc Philippon
• When You Cannot Fix It with the Scope: Will talk about the indications and contraindications of PAO, Surgical Dislocation and Femoral Derotational Osteotomy in the management of bony deficiency and version abnormalities - Andrea Spiker
• Q&A

At the conclusion of the course, participants will:

• Be able to list the more common causes of failed hip arthroscopy and know how to evaluate for each of these potential causes.
• Know when to perform a labral reconstruction and understand the different grafts and techniques.
• Know how to reconstruct the capsule in cases of capsular deficiency.
• Know when a PAO or open surgical dislocation should be considered in the patient who has failed a hip arthroscopy.
• Know when a femoral derotational osteotomy is indicated for the patient who has failed hip arthroscopy.

More orthopaedists (including our members) are doing hip arthroscopy, and with that we are seeing more patients that are having continued pain after hip arthroscopy. This ICL will teach how to evaluate and manage these patients.

• Marc R. Safran, MD
• Shane J. Nho, MD, MS
• Marc J. Philippon, Jr, MD
• Andrea M. Spiker, MD

Lectures, cases, and audience participation discussing the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of patellofemoral (PF) instability and associated chondral lesion. ICL will include discussion of both cell-based cartilage repair and osteochondral transplantation, tibial tubercle osteotomies, trochleaplasty, and medial soft tissue procedures, and will provide a contemporary understanding of surgical management of PF instability and PF chondral lesions.

• Introduction/Overview of soft tissue stabilization procedures for patellar instability - Alexander Golant, MD
• TTO is a key component of surgical management of patellar instability and helps with cartilage repair - Jacqueline Brady
• Trochleaplasty is the way to address patellar instability when dysplasia is present, and can be done in conjunction with cartilage repair procedures - Lee Pace
• Cartilage restoration options in the PF joint - Speaker: Kirk Campbell
• Case presentations and Q&A

• Introduction/Overview of soft tissue stabilization procedures for patellar instability.
• TTO is a key component of surgical management of patellar instability and helps with cartilage repair.
• Trochleaplasty is the way to address patellar instability when dysplasia is present and can be done in conjunction with cartilage repair procedures.
• Cartilage restoration options in the PF joint.

• Alexander Golant, MD
• Jacqueline M. Brady, MD
• Kirk A. Campbell, MD
• J Lee Pace, MD