Musculoskeletal Sciences Workshops

Workshop attendees will be given complimentary access to the Main Congress on 20 and 21 September 2019.

Anterior Approaches to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgery
Pre-Congress Workshop

Workshop Fees

$2,000.00
(Trainee/Specialist)

Date / Time

16 September 2019, Monday
8:30am - 5 pm

 

Venue

Academia, Level 2, L2-S2 &
Academia, Level Basement 1, Procedural Skills Lab 1A

Course Director

Asst. Prof Reuben
Soh Chee Cheong

Senior Consultant
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Singapore General Hospital

Introduction

The aim of this course is to provide participants a platform to understand the oblique lateral interbody fursion (OLIF™) procedure and anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) procedure. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss cases with trained specialist and perform cadaveric spine surgeries under the supervision of experienced trained specialist. This course is designed for specialists with an interest in performing spine surgeries and those looking to learn new spine techniques.

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WORKSHOP STATUS: WORKSHOP FULL


Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Hip Arthroplasty Workshop
Congress Workshop

Workshop Fees

$500.00
(Trainee)
$1,000.00
(Specialist)

Date / Time

21 September 2019, Saturday
8:30 am - 1 pm

 

Venue

Academia, Level Basement 1, Procedural Skills Lab 1B & 1C

Course Director

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Asst. Prof Pang Hee Nee

Senior Consultant
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Singapore General Hospital

Introduction

Hip arthroplasty remains an invaluable tool in the management of joint disorders with excellent outcomes in terms of pain relief, fucntional improvement and patient satisfaction. The aim of this half-day course is to provide participants the opportunity to perform cadaveric hip replacements independently under the supervision and guidance of experienced arthroplasty surgeons. This course is designed for orthopaedic residents who wish to acquire or enhance their hip fracture management and skill development in a realistic setting.

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Zimmer Biomet Unicompartmental-Knee Arthroplasty Course
Congress Workshop

Workshop Fees

$500.00
(Trainee)
$1,000.00
(Specialist)

Date / Time

21 September 2019, Saturday
1.30 pm - 5 pm

 

Venue

Academia, Level Basement 1, Procedural skills Lab 1B & 1C

Course Director

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Prof Lo Ngai Nung

Visiting Consultant
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Singapore General Hospital

Introduction

Success of unicondylar systems depends critically on the right indication and the correct surgical technique. The aim of this half-day course is to provide participants with the opportunity to perform unicompartmental knee replacements independently under the supervision and guidance of experienced arthroplasty surgeons. This course is designed for orthopaedic residents who wish to acquire better understanding on partial knee arhtroplasty management and skill developement in a realist setting.

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Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Course
Post-Congress Workshop

Workshop Fees

$500.00
(Trainee)
$1,000.00
(Specialist)

Date / Time

22 September 2019, Sunday
8:30 am - 5 pm

 

Venue

Academia, Level 1, L2-S1 &
Academia, Level Basement 1, Procedural Skills Lab 1B & 1C

Course Director

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Assoc Prof Denny Lie

Senior Consultant
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Singapore General Hospital

Introduction

The aim of this course is to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and procedural upskilling in the area of advanced knee arthroscopy. This one-day course is largely dedicated to works in the wet lab and will provide participants with hands-on opportunity to managing challenging and complex ligament and patella-femoral pathologies. This course is strongly recommended for surgeons who are able to perform basic arthroscopic knee procedures and are keen to advancd their skill levels.

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Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy Course
Post-Congress Workshop

[WORKSHOP POSTPONED]

Workshop Fees

$800.00
(Trainee)
$1,500.00
(Specialist)

Date / Time

23 to 24 September 2019, Monday to Tuesday
8 am - 5 pm

 

Venue

Academia, Procedural Skills Lab 2, B1

Course Director

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Assoc Prof Denny Lie

Senior Consultant
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Singapore General Hospital

Introduction

The aim of this workshop is to provide practicing orthopaedic knee arthroscopy surgeons with instructional and hands-on experience in arthroscopic management of complex shoulder and elbow pathology. This workshop is strongly recommended for orthopaedic surgeons and senior residents who are familiar with basic shoulder and elbow arthroscopy and have performed more than 30 shoulder and elbow arthroscopy cases.

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Stryker Primary Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Course
Post-Congress Workshop

Workshop Fees

$800.00
(Trainee)
$1,500.00
(Specialist)

Date / Time

5 to 6 October 2019, Saturday to Sunday
8:30 am - 5 pm

 

Venue

Academia, Level2, L2-S2 &
Academia, Level Basement 1, Procedural Skills 1B & 1C

Course Directors

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Assoc Professor Goh Seo Kiat

Senior Consultant

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Singapore General Hospital


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Dr Kelvin Tan

Consultant
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Tan Tock Seng Hospital


Introduction

This two-day course will offer participants an opportunity to discuss basic principles and current trends of total knee (TKA) and hip (THA) arthroplasties, which is aimed highlight surgical tips and tricks on performing successful primary total joint replacements. This course is strongly recommended for practicing orthopaedic surgeons who are in the early stages of performing TKA/THA procedures. 

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