Course Overview and Objectives:

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.

Highlights:
CME
6 Hands-on Workshops
Wine Reception
Buffet Lunch(s)
World famous Napa attractions!
 

Target Audience:

The target audience is the surgeon in general orthopaedic practice or arthroplasty surgeon, as well as those interested in the application of modern health technology solutions in orthopaedic practice.
 

Course Objectives:

An attendee completing this course will be able to:
• Refine care based on current literature in diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Use knowledge of common complications of surgery to improve the quality of practice.
• The attendee will use knowledge of surgical technique to expand the options and improve the execution of surgical technique in practice.

Faculty:

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS 
Derek Ward, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Executive Medical Director, UCSF-MarinHealth
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Jeff Barry, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Fellowship Director
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Carlos Higuera, MD
Chair, Levitetz Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
Weston , FL

COURSE FACULTY (University of California, San Francisco)
Thomas Barber, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

Stefano A. Bini, MD
Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chief Technology Officer
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

Erik N. Hansen, MD
William Murray Endowed Chief of Arthroplasty
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Utku Kandemir, MD, FAAOS, FACS
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Trauma Division

Alfred Kuo, MD 
Vice Chair San Francisco Veterans Affairs
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Claudio Díaz Ledezma, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Peter I-Kung Wu, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

DISTIGUISHED GUEST FACULTY
William P. Barrett, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Proliance Orthopedic Associates
Renton, WA

Keith Fehring, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
OrthoCarolina
Charlotte, NC

Chancellor F. Gray, MD
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of South Florida

Craig Hogan, MD, FAAOS, FAOA 
Associate Professor and Chief of Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Director;
Inpatient Medical Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Practice
Director, Orthopaedic Outpatient Services
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

Eli Kamara, MD, FAAOS
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY

Nader A. Nassif, MD
Chief, Division of Joint Replacement
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Irvine, CA

Course Location and Travel:

Silverado Resort and Spa
1600 Atlas Peak Road
Napa, CA 94558

Silverado Resort and Spa is your gateway to the enchanting allures of Napa Valley. Tucked into the rolling hills of California's world-famous Wine Country, the resort combines state-of-the-art business facilities, a golf course and endless recreational possibilities.
A block of guestrooms has been reserved at a special UCSF conference rate of $429/night.

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Thank you to Our Supporters:
 

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support:
Educational Grants and In-kind Donations
Johnson & Johnson Med Tech
Smith+Nephew
ZimmerBiomet

 

Exhibitors
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Code Technology
Corin Group
Envois
Heraeus Medical
HeronTX
Irresept
Johnson & Johnson Med Tech
Kinamed
Onkos
Osteal
Smith Nephew
Stryker
ZimmerBiomet