Arthroplasty for the Modern Surgeon CME Conference
Arthroplasty for the Modern Surgeon CME Conference
Friday, August 28 - Saturday, August 29, 2026
Silverado Resort and Spa
1600 Atlas Peak Road
Napa, CA 94558
For QUESTIONS and EXHIBITOR INFORMATION,
contact Erin Simon at Erin.Simon@ucsf.edu
Conference Overview:
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 Wine Country 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.
Conference Objectives:
An attendee completing this conference 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)
Nader A. Nassif, MD
Chief, Division of Joint Replacement
Fellowship Program Director
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Irvine, CA
Conference Location and Travel:
Conference Location
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 $444/night (inclusive of resort fee).
Local attractions for you and your family.
TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
As fall is a popular time in Napa Valley, we strongly recommend booking your accommodations early to secure your stay.
Flying Into the Bay Area!
For our attendees traveling by air, there are three primary airports in the vicinity of Napa to consider-
San Francisco International Airport (SFO):
Expect a drive of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Silverado, depending on traffic conditions.
It is worth noting that travel times can fluctuate, particularly during peak travel hours.
SFO, while offering the most flight choices, is also the furthest of the three major airports from Silverado.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF):
SMF typically takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
SMF offers a slightly shorter or less traffic-heavy drive compared to SFO.
Oakland International Airport (OAK):
The drive from OAK is generally around 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
OAK is geographically the closest of the three airports to Silverado, potentially making it the quickest option in terms of driving distance, although actual travel time can still be influenced by traffic.
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Getting Around!
Rental Cars:
For guests planning to explore the wider Napa Valley region beyond Silverado, we highly recommend renting a car from the airport.
This offers the most flexibility for visiting wineries and attractions throughout the valley.
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Ride-Sharing Services:
Services like Uber and Lyft are available from all three airports and can be a convenient option for getting to Silverado. 
Thank you to Our 2025 Supporters:
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support:
Educational Grants and In-kind Donations
Johnson & Johnson Med Tech
Smith+Nephew
ZimmerBiomet
Exhibits:
Acera
Berkeley
Biocomposites
Code Technology
Corin Group
Johnson & Johnson Med Tech
Heron Therapeutics
Kinamed
Onkos
Orthoalign
Pacira
Smith+Nephew
Stryker
Sylke
Veritex
ZimmerBiomet
- Hotel and Travel
- Course Program
- Course Videos
- Evaluation
- Tech Refresh with the CTO
- The Business of Arthroplasty
- Lunch Discussion - 2 Sides of the Coin: Perspectives from an insurance medical director & hospital administrator
- Total Knee Updates
- Periop pain management: Can Opioid Free surgery be a reality soon - Hales
- Glucagon-Like Peptide Receptor-1 Agonists Used for Medically-Supervised Weight Loss: Considerations for the Arthroplasty Surgeon - Heckmann
- All-Poly Total Knee Replacements – Scudday
- Arthrofibrosis - The total knee albatross - Ward
- Cross Fire Debates – Total Knees
- Cross Fire Debates – Total Knees Barry
- Pressfit vs Cemented: Beyond the healthy young male - Wiggins vs Diaz (Wiggins)
- Pressfit vs Cemented: Beyond the healthy young male - Wiggins vs Diaz (Diaz)
- Patella Parody - To resurface or not to resurface, that is the question – So vs Kuo (So)
- Patella Parody - To resurface or not to resurface, that is the question – So vs Kuo (Kuo)
- Move it or Lose it vs Slow and Steady - Early total knee rehab philosophies – Siljander vs Bini (Siljander)
- Move it or Lose it vs Slow and Steady - Early total knee rehab philosophies – Siljander vs Bini (Bini)
- Journal Club Guided THA Cases – Latest Evidence
- Hip Technology
- Surgical Updates in THA
- Cross-Fire Debates – Total Hip
- Cross-Fire Debates – Total Hip Barry
- Intraop Fluoro/Xray vs Robotics/Navigation - Hansen
- Intraop Fluoro/Xray vs Robotics/Navigation - Scudday
- Collared Triple Taper Stems vs Cement in the Osteoporotic Hip – Sassoon
- Collared Triple Taper Stems vs Cement in the Osteoporotic Hip – Diaz
- Dual mobility vs Large Heads – Kuo
- Dual mobility vs Large Heads – Hunter