Industry Symposia

Join these symposia on a variety of topics included with the Annual Meeting. Click to Register

Industry symposia take place on Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 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.

Once registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting opens, 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.

2024 Industry Symposia Times and Topics

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Andrew Wickline, MD
31 Ways to Reduce Post Operative Swelling and Pain
A series of talks that covers a range of published options available; pre surgery, during surgery and post surgery to reduce swelling, reduce pain, reduce opioid usage and improve the patient experience. The presenters will include orthopedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, physical therapists, lymphedema specialists and materials scientists.
San Antonio 4 – 6

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Vertex
A Review of Voltage-gated Sodium Channels and Unmet Patient Needs
A review of voltage-gated sodium channels and a presentation of unmet patient needs with alternative views on pain pathophysiology.
Austin 1 – 3

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Cardinal Health
Anterior THA: We Want to Make You A Proficient Surgeon
Advantages of anterior hip approach showcasing speakers and case studies.
Panelists:
Javad Parvizi MD FRCS Keith Berend MD Adolph Lombardi MD
Why Do I use Anterior Hip Approach, Tips and Tricks and how to get out of Trouble &,Recognizing and Avoiding the pitfalls.
Ft. Worth 5-6

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Smith+Nephew
Innovations in Technology, the CORI Surgical System Today
Join us for an exciting session showcasing the innovative CORI Surgical System, featuring the groundbreaking CORI Digital Tensioner and CORIOGRAPH, and the first approved robotic system indicated for revision total knee arthroplasty. The CORI Digital Tensioner uniquely quantifies soft tissue laxity before making bony cuts, while CORIOGRAPH provides personalized pre-operative plans based on an image-based solution. Combined with the LEGION Revision Knee System, CORI enhances joint-line restoration, defect management, accurate bone removal, and balancing through the full range of motion.
San Antonio 1 -3

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by J&J MedTech
ETHICON: Protect Your Patient: International Consensus on Optimizing Wound Closure in TKA and THA
Join us for a discussion of two recent, international, delphi consensus publications to review best practices in wound closure and incision management. Learn techniques and technologies to improve wound complication rates, closure time, cosmesis, and care costs based upon clinical data and expert opinion.
Session learning objectives:
·Understand how elevated wound closure techniques can impact arthroplasty results
·Learn how to improve wound complication rates, closure time, cosmesis, and costs in hip and knee arthroplasty
·Review new evidence based on international expert opinion
Faculty:
Faculty & Affiliations (list all):
Antonia Chen, MD, MBA
Michael Mont, MD
Kim Tucker, MD
Elizabeth Lieberman, MD
Austin 4 – 6

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Smith+Nephew and Avanos
Efficiencies Surrounding the OR: Pain Management, Scheduling, and Reimbursement
Join us for a symposium where leading experts will explore innovative strategies to enhance surgical efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and discuss the challenges of practice management in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). The event will feature discussions on Smith+Nephew’s implant and technologies and Avanos’ pain management products for outpatient settings, focusing on clinical and cost-of-care efficiencies and patient outcomes. There will also be the opportunity to discuss the challenges of running an ASC, management frameworks, vendor management, and revenue cycle management.
San Antonio 1 -3

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Onkos
Bacterial Contamination of Implants – From the Burden to the First FDA Granted Antibacterial Coated Implant Solution- NanoCept™
Bacterial contamination of implants is a contributor to more severe and deadly complications. Current strategies to reduce bacterial load in the OR are not foolproof and protecting the implant during surgery is a multi-step process. Join us as our faculty discuss the burden of bacterial contamination and other related complications, current strategies to manage these patients, and an in-depth review of NanoCept™ the FIRST FDA granted antibacterial coated implant technology for orthopedic surgery.

Join our esteemed panel to discover more.
Faculty & Affiliations
Kenneth L. Urish, MD, PhD
Gene Kulesha
Austin 1 – 3

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Molnlycke Health Care
High Risk Implant Procedures: A Global Approach to Incision Risk Management
Periprosthetic orthopedic surgery infections pose significant challenges, with surgical site infections (SSI) remaining one major concern despite advancements in techniques and prophylactic measures. This session will explore how to identify and screen for risk factors common in major orthopedic implant procedures, providing a foundation for decision-making in incision care practices to reduce complications and improve outcomes.
San Antonio 4 – 6

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Corin
Robotic Preresection Balancing in TKA – Plan. Implement. Learn.
Soft tissue balance is correlated with patient-reported outcomes and survivorship in TKA. Learn from an expert surgeon panel how the new Apollo robotics platform, featuring complete pre-resection balancing through the range of motion, can optimize alignment, achieve personalized dynamic balance, and enhance efficiency in both ASC and hospital settings
Ft. Worth 5-6

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Stryker
At the Crossroads: Preference in TKA Clinincal Modalities Meets Supporting Technologies
Join in the conversation with our surgeon panel as we breakdown evolving technology in total knee arthroplasty and its ability to meet surgeon preferences. Clinical modalities, including measured resection, kinematic alignment, functional alignment and others, will be discussed and why having the right tools in your OR help you navigate your practice
Grapevine B

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by J&J MedTech
UKA & VELYS: A UNIque Robotic Solution to Your Partial Knee
The VRAS UKA Application with the SIGMA HP Platform is a unique and valuable procedural solution.
1. Discuss UKA philosophy, challenges with UKA procedures, and how technology has helped improve efficiency and outcomes
2. Share the benefits and key attributes of the VRAS UKA Application that make it a stand-out technology and impactful in improving the execution of UKA procedures
3. Introduce the HP Partial Knee Implant and discuss the key features and implant longevity
Join our esteemed panel of surgeons to discover the more about our UKA & Velys application.
Faculty & Affiliations
Drs. Brad Wills,
Eric Green,
Ugo Ihekweazu,
Ryan Nunley,
John Redmond
Timothy Alton
Austin 4 – 6

7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by J&J MedTech
Knee & VELYS: Balancing Act: Debating Alignment Philosophies in Robotic TKA
Join our esteemed panel of surgeons to listen to their debate on alignment philosophies in TKA:

•Fostering critical thinking and engaging debate between differing Kinematic philosophies.
•Attune/VRAS/Technique is the right procedural solution
•Multi-planar approach to TKA.
•Highlight the importance of sagittal balance and the impact of implant design and technology, focusing on the differentiating features of Attune and VRAS.

Faculty:
Drs. Kevin Perry, Bryan Haughom, Joshua Lindsey, Sean Rajaee, Craig Morrison, Savyasachi Thakkar, and Andrew Star
San Antonio 4 – 6

7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Think Surgical

“TMINI® Miniature Robotic System: Exploring Choice and Efficiency with Open Platform, Handheld Robotics”
Join us while we conduct a live surgical demonstration of the TMINI® Miniature Robotic System. Learn how this state-of-the-art handheld, wireless robotic system can seamlessly integrate into your OR and understand how the TMINI PRO™ workflow is customizable to your surgical preferences.

The TMINI® Miniature Robotic System is an open platform, CT-based robot that offers the most implant systems and design philosophies for greater surgeon choice.

After the demonstration, engage in a dynamic roundtable discussion with experts in the field. Explore the benefits of open-platform robotics to your clinical practice, your patient care, and the future of orthopedics.

Gain valuable insights, exchange perspectives, and collaborate with peers as we explore the exciting possibilities of miniature, handheld, wireless surgical robotics in total knee arthroplasty
San Antonio 1 – 3

7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Solventum
The Latest Updates on Negative Pressure Therapy in Arthroplasty What You Really Need to Know about Health Economics Data and Reimbursement Challenges
Through a review of current clinical evidence and case-based examples, join our esteemed faculty as they explain the benefits of using negative pressure therapy in high-risk orthopaedic procedures to not only help improve patient outcomes but also reduce possible readmissions and future costs.
San Antonio 4 – 6

7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Innovice
Advances in Preventing and Treating Surgical Site Infection: PHMB, A New Class of Agent
Periprosthetic Joint Infection remains the most significant, unsolved problem for arthroplasty surgeons and their patients. Irrigation with antimicrobial agents has proven effective in reducing the incidence, but a new generation of safer, longer lasting antimicrobial wound irrigation solutions is poised to reduce incidence and morbidity even further. PHMB is a widely used antimicrobial, recently introduced to arthroplasty care that is seeing wide acceptance and improving outcomes for patients.
Grapevine B

7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Avanos
Partners for Patient Outcomes: Learn How Orthopedic Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists Can Work Together to Treat OA Knee Pain
This seminar will discuss the partnership approach that can be used with interventional radiologists to treat OA knee pain patients both pre-arthroplasty and Post-arthroplasty. Hear detailed clinical evidence concerning cooled radiofrequency ablation for osteoarthritis knee pain along with the experience of two physicians, an orthopedic surgeon and an interventional radiologist, who currently use radiofrequency ablation within their practice. An overview of the technology and its clinical data will be presented. Each physician will also share how they have incorporated this technology into their practice by leveraging their respective orthopedic and interventional radiology colleagues and the resulting enhanced patient care.
Fort Worth 5 – 6

Moderator:
Billy Keck

Faculty:
Dr. Chen
Dr. Gonzales

8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet Hip, Knee and ROSA Surgeon BioSkills Lab
This faculty-led BioSkills lab will focus on surgical techniques, products, and emerging technologies in the following three areas:

Anterior Primary Hip
Revision Knee
ROSA Knee and ROSA Hip

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by BD
Periprosthetic Joint Infection: We Have New Information for You
New Developments and discoveries related to PJI over the last year. The objective of this session is to present new and emerging information related to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of PJI. During this lecture, there will be a brief overview of these developments and a deeper dive into several topics. The lecture will discuss the findings of recent sentinel publications as well as innovations that have been introduced or in the process of being introduced. A case discussion will also be featured where a panel will discuss real life cases and offer solutions to the problems faced when managing PJI patients
Fort Worth 5 – 6

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by OrthoGrid
AI in Orthopedics – Join the Revolution!
Join us for this insightful symposium, where leading experts explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in hip replacement surgeries. Discover how OrthoGrid Hip AI® provides direct anterior surgeons with intuitive and instantaneous intra-operative tools to achieve desired surgical outcomes. Through interactive Q&A and case studies, see how OrthoGrid Hip AI delivers reproducible outcomes using functional pelvic plane tracking, precise cup positioning and leg length and offset measurement.
Austin 1 – 3

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Stryker
Challenging Traditional Techniques with Mako
It’s time to challenge the status quo of traditional techniques. Experience how Mako can help transform patient specific planning and intraoperative execution through Functional Positioning™ and haptic technology in both hips and knees, without compromising on surgical efficiencies. Join our panel of distinguished surgeon faculty as they lead this “double feature” symposium focused on Mako Total Knee and Mako Total Hip.
Grapevine B

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by J&J MedTech
Hip: Innovating with Impact: Technique + Implant + Technologies with Hip Solutions in MotionTM

Three Key Takeaways/Objectives:

Demonstrate that J&J MedTech is the partner of choice for THA

INTRODUCE the NPIs

EMPHASYS™ Acetabular,
EMPHASYS™ Dual Mobility
RECLAIM™ Monobloc

SHOWCASE Innovation

VHN with CuptimizeAdvanced
KINCISE™ V2

EDUCATE on class leading outcomes

ACTIS™ registry data

Faculty & Affiliations
Timothy Alton, MD, Wayne Moschetti, MD, Anay Patel, MD, Cody Wyles, MD
San Antonio 4 – 6

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Enovis
San Antonio 4 – 6

Redefining Revision TJA: Optimizing Procedural Efficiency with Advanced Technologies
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 featuring (on the knee side) ream-only, stackable and compressible cones and (on the hip side) a 2-tray modular, tapered, and fluted revision hip stem with 3D printed custom tri-flange implant.

Faculty:

Leonard T. Buller, MD
R. Michael Meneghini, MD
Gregory G. Polkowski, MD, MSc
Scott M. Sporer, MD

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet
Make Your ASC an Efficient Machine
Overview: We all know that efficiency in your ASC can lead to greater cost saving and help make your practice more sustainable. However, knowing how to implement changes for great efficiency can be a challenge. Join our panel of ASC Surgeons and learn where they made changes both inside and outside of the OR that ease turnover time and boost patient recovery and satisfaction.
San Antonio 4 – 6

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet
Tomorrow’s Technology Today!
Technology powered by data that is driving insights into the future!
San Antonio 4 – 6

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Medacta
There is Only One Kinematic Alignment Technique and Only One implant Specifically Designed for It
There has been a proliferation of knee alignment techniques in the past five years, but none is as proven or cost-effective as true Kinematic Alignment. Join our distinguished global faculty for a discussion on how the rise of KA resulted in the development of the GMK SpheriKA, the world’s first KA-optimized knee system, and how the combination will change the landscape of knee replacement
Grapevine B

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Epstein Becker & Green
Private Equity & Orthopedic Groups: Latest Updates, Pros & Cons, Second Bites, “Life After Closing”, and other Strategic Options
Orthopedic surgeons are facing increasing challenges in their private practices, such as lower reimbursement, higher expenses, and heightened competition from hospitals and other large providers (e.g., Optum). As a result, more and more orthopedic surgeons and their groups are exploring their potential strategic options, including:

Partnerships with one of many orthopedic-focused private equity platforms,
PSAs and employment arrangements with hospitals,
Joining larger single-specialty and multi-specialty physician groups, and
Staying the course and remaining independent.

In this symposium, we will educate orthopedic surgeons on all aspects of private equity partnerships, including:

– Challenges facing private orthopedic groups

– The pros and cons of private equity partnerships, and other strategic options

– The “anatomy” of a PE transaction

– How “second bite” transactions work

– ALSO, hear from a panel of 4-5 Orthopedic Surgeons who partnered with PE platforms on their actual experiences (good and bad), untrue rumors, clinical autonomy, and impact on their day-to-day medical practice.
Austin 1 – 3

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by J&J MedTech
ASC: Strategic Partnerships in the ASC: Insights from the Frontlines
Join our esteemed panel of surgeons to discover how DePuy Synthes / J&J Medtech aims to be YOUR ASC Strategic Partner of Choice.

We have capabilities specifically for the ASC in 3 key pillars: Clinical, Operational, and Financial. VELYS RAS is uniquely positioned as the best robotic knee solution for the ASC site of care. Unique technologies like Advance Case Mangement and Sourceview can help increase your ASC’s operational efficiency.

Faculty & Affiliations
Drs. Timothy Alton, WIlliam Hamilton, Danielle Ponzio and RB Jones
San Antonio 4 – 6

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Heron
A Synergistic Foundation for Postoperative Pain Management
Pain management in the first 72 hours after surgery is critical. As the body’s inflammatory process unfolds, the surgical site becomes increasingly acidic and limits the efficacy of local anesthetics, regardless of administration technique. But what if local anesthetics were capable of more? By attending this symposium, you will learn how a local anesthetic designed to consistently deliver pain relief for up to 72 hours after surgery could impact the way we treat pain.|
San Antonio 4 – 6

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Smith+Nephew
The CATALYSTEM Ecosystem: A Next Generation of Enabling Technologies for THA
Dislocation is a leading cause of hip revision as reported in global registries in this session, learn how Smith + Nephew’s, CATALYSTEM, combines with the CORI Surgical System can help provide comprehensive solutions for optimal hip stability.