Industry Symposia
Join these symposia on a variety of topics included with the Annual Meeting. Click to RegisterIndustry symposia take place on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 24. Details are subject to change.
Industry Symposia are separate from the official program planned by the AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee and do not offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ unless noted by the sponsor.
You may add any Industry Symposia to your schedule in Step 2, “Sessions,” by checking the box next to any available courses you wish to add. NOTE: As an industry sponsored event all attendees’ office contact information will be shared with the sponsor. Home contact information will not be shared.
2025 Industry Symposia Times and Topics
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Same Day Stronger: Innovations in the ASC and Wound Closure
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Explore groundbreaking techniques, innovative technologies, and transformative capabilities that are reshaping orthopedic ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Discover how J&J MedTech can empower you to streamline workflows and enhance surgical efficiency, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes. Engage in insightful discussions with leading experts, including a surgeon, a physician’s assistant, an administrator, and operating room specialists from DEO. Listen in as these key thought leaders share valuable insights on how to elevate your practice to new heights.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
March to a MILLION Opioid Free Total Knees
Sponsored by Andrew Wickline, MD
The vast majority of TKA patients struggle with post-op pain and still rely heavily on narcotics. The goal of this symposium is to identify intervention points to achieve consistent low opioid / no opioid recovery. It’s time to optimize ALL 3024 hours. When patients win, YOUR practice wins.
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
AAHKS Women In Arthroplasty Revision Knee Bioskills Course
Sponsored by Enovis, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, LINK Surgical, Medacta, Smith+Nephew, Stryker, Total Joint Orthopedics, Zimmer Biomet
This is a comprehensive hands-on cadaver course that is open to all attendees and will deliver innovative strategies for preoperative, intraoperative, and surgical delivery in the management of revision total knee arthroplasty. This course will be led by female faculty members and highlight emerging technology and techniques.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Future is Now: Technologies Shaping What Comes Next in Knee Arthroplasty
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Purposefully built knee technologies for Uni through Revision delivering actionable intra-operative insights to support kinematically designed implants. Explore how the VELYS™ Knee Platform, including the new release of KINCISE™ 2, brings into your operating room advanced visualization and patient specific actions to be taken when the decisions matter.
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
NanoCept™: the First FDA Approved Antibacterial Implant Coating Technology.
Sponsored by Onkos Surgical
Join us to learn more about the First Antibacterial Coating Technology shown to protect implants from bacteria at the time of surgery prior to implantation.
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
The Business of Private Practice Orthopedics: Current Challenges & Practical Recommendations
Sponsored by Epstein Becker Green – Law Firm
This extended session is intended to educate orthopedic surgeons on variety of strategic initiatives and recommendations to help navigate the increasing challenges of private practice — broken down into two parts:
Part 1: The Challenges Facing Orthopedic Groups Today – Market Updates and Practical Advice
• The latest challenges facing independent orthopedic groups
• Strategic initiatives to remain private, effectively compete, and maintain profitability
• New/expanded partnership options to evaluate (hospitals, family offices, national companies, etc.)
• How to maximize the value of your practice and its real estate
• Practical advice for fully vetting potential affiliations, joint ventures, and partnerships
Part 2: Perspectives of Orthopedic Surgeons Whose Groups Entered Different Strategic Partnerships
• Why their groups decided to explore and then pursue partnership transactions
• Lessons learned from their experience during the transaction process
• Has their partnership lived up to their expectations
• The good and bad so far since the closing of their partnership
• In hindsight, what would they have done differently
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breaking the Mold: Robotic-Assisted Kinematic Alignment TKA
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Explore the emerging role of robotic-assisted kinematic alignment (KA) in TKA challenging conventional norms. Hear expert insights on clinical data, the biomechanics of KA, and the application of VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution and ATTUNE™ Knee with KA to enhance outcomes.
8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Anterior Primary Hip & Persona® Revision Knee BioSkills
Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet
Faculty: Blake Peterson, M.D., FAAOS
Mobile Labs
Registration: https://cvent.me/AvrQnb
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cut through the Complexity: Simplify your TKA and THA Revisions
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Join us to explore innovative tools to streamline your most complex TKA and THA revision procedures. Whether you’re managing instability, bone loss, or difficult extractions, this session will provide actionable strategies to simplify your approach and improve outcomes in revision arthroplasty.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
DA 360 Education to Outcomes: The Ultimate Direct Anterior Experience
Sponsored by Smith+Nephew
Join us to explore IMPACTful Outcomes with CATALYSTEM◊, RI.HIP◊and Automated Impaction.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Periprosthetic Joint Infection Strategies
Sponsored by Heraeus
Strategies for PJI management focused on the Heraeus portfolio, with an emphasis on dual loaded antibiotic cement and the differences in cement elution and efficacy.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Redefining Revision: Optimizing Procedural Efficiency with Advanced Technologies
Sponsored by Enovis
Learn more about our exciting developments in revision hip and knee arthroplasty on behalf of Enovis featuring surgical video moderation, trends in revision TJA, and case discussion. This session will include several didactic and interactive presentations.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Exploring the Next Advancements in Mako SmartRobotics™
Sponsored by Stryker
Join our panel of distinguished surgeon faculty as they share their firsthand experience with the latest advancements in Mako SmartRobotics™ including new innovations in Mako Total Hip and Mako Total Knee.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
G21 – Life in Full Strength with Our Products
Sponsored by G21
The G21 Symposium will focus on our Orthopaedic Bone Cements and SpaceFlex System, offering insights into their features, benefits, and applications in the medical field. Attendees will learn about the latest advancements in orthopaedic solutions and how these products enhance patient outcomes.
9:30 – 11:30 am
Making Your ASC an Efficient Machine
Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet
Registration: https://cvent.me/YMeW2b
Solving Problems with Meaningful Innovation is the hallmark of solutions that Zimmer Biomet has to offer. Combine that with technology that can help make your ASC more efficient, and you have a full package of solutions to make your ASC sustainable! Join us and learn how Drs. Chen, DeCook, Dundon and Pickering are optimizing these solutions in their ASCs.
Faculty:
James B. Chen, M.D.
Charles DeCook, M.D.
John Dundon, M.D.
Trevor Pickering, M.D.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
A Strong Send Off: Reducing Pain & PONV in the Perioperative Setting
Sponsored by Heron Therapeutics
Learn about the prevalence of postoperative pain, opioid use, nausea, and vomiting, and their impact on patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and cost.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Advancing Hip & Knee Arthroplasty: Guideline Updates, Emerging Evidence & Cutting-Edge Innovation
Sponsored by BD
This symposium convenes orthopedic surgeons, researchers, and industry leaders to examine the latest clinical guideline revisions, review pivotal new studies, and spotlight transformative technologies in joint replacement.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated in THA
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Join us for an in-depth look at how our market-leading innovations and clinically proven implants are evolving the industry standard for THA. Every detail matters – Discover why surgeons choose ACTIS™ Hip Stem and KINCISE™ 2 Automated Impaction with our novel navigation solutions to treat patients.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Recovery Reimagined: The ART of Modern Joint Care
Sponsored by Medacta
How can surgeons and industry best collaborate to meet the increasing expectations for patient recovery? Learn more about Medacta’s Advanced Recovery Technique (ART) training, specifically focused to combine novel surgical techniques and innovative implant designs to maximize patient outcomes. Moderator Joseph Greene, MD
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
IT’S TIME FOR TMINI: Live Surgical Demonstration of the TMINI Miniature Robotic System
Sponsored by THINK Surgical
Join us for a live surgical demonstration of the TMINI Miniature Robotic System for total knee arthroplasty.
Learn how the TMINI Miniature Robotic System fits in your OR, gives you more room to operate and unlocks your implant choice.
11:30 a,m, – 1:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk About Infection: Advancements in Infection Management
Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet
12:00 PM – 2:00 p.m.
Women in Arthroplasty Luncheon and Program: Advancing Patient Treatment Options: A Clinical Discussion on Robotic Partial Knee Replacements Featuring Lindsey Vonn and Her Surgeon Dr. Martin Roche
Sponsored by Stryker
Open to everyone. Please join us during the Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) luncheon to hear a first-hand clinical and patient perspective on robotic partial knee replacements.
This discussion will be moderated by Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA featuring Lindsey Vonn, Alpine World Cup Champion, World Champion and Olympic medalist, and Dr. Martin Roche focusing on the evolution of robotic partial knee replacement surgery and a patient perspective.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Challenges SSIs in Joint Replacement Surgery – The Use of an Advanced Irrigation Solution
Sponsored by Sanara MedTech
Challenges SSIs in Joint Replacement Surgery – The Use of an Advanced Irrigation Solution.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mitigating the Risk of Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries
Sponsored by Sylke, Inc.
Will feature a panel of experts, led by a moderator, discussing common medical adhesive-related skin injuries, treatment approaches, side effects & hidden costs. Panelists will introduce Sylke, sharing how it has improved patient care, share research findings & best practices.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Total Knee Solution: Advancing Your Practice and Optimizing Outcomes with CORI Robotics
Sponsored by Smith+Nephew
Join us as we discuss enhancing TKA Efficiency Using CONCELOC◊Cementless Technology and Pre-op Planning with the CORI Surgical System.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Optimizing Outcomes After Total Joint Arthroplasty: What’s New in Perioperative Management?
Sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Join our expert faculty in this symposium focusing on one of the most important risks in total joint arthroplasty: venous thromboembolism (VTE). This session will provide an update on VTE and its risk factors and explore the role of anticoagulants in preventing VTE. The faculty will shed a light on the ongoing debate on the use of aspirin versus other anticoagulants and evolving research for prophylaxis. Faculty: Antonia F. Chen, MD; Jay R. Lieberman, MD; Michael A. Mont, MD.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Take Control of Your O.R. Efficiency – 5 Surgeon Takes on Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
Sponsored by United Orthopedic Corporation
Join the discussion with leading orthopedic surgeons as they share 5 real-world methods to improve OR efficiency in joint replacement while also providing the opportunity to improve patient care. Discuss and debate these different implant, instrument, workflow, and technique options in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.