Dr. Robert LaPrade to Co-Chair Surgical Skills Master Course: Osteotomies Around the Knee

When: October 6-7, 2023

Where: OLC Education Center, Rosemont, IL

Presented by: ISAKOS & AOSSM

What: Dr. LaPrade is co-chairing this surgical master course presented by AOSSM and ISAKOS, providing a global perspective on osteotomies. This masters-level course is designed for surgeons who have experience with the procedure and are looking for a greater understanding of lower limb alignment and how it may be altered to improve patient function. The course will demystify the technique of realignment osteotomy, providing attendees with a clear rationale and practical treatment algorithm to address a variety of knee conditions from cartilage and meniscal injury to ligament deficiency to osteoarthritis.

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the indications and surgical techniques for realignment osteotomy of the knee, including proximal tibia, distal femur and patellofemoral.
  • Describe the indications and surgical techniques for biplanar, coronal, and sagittal plane osteotomies to treat ligament instability (e.g., ACL, PCL, MCL, posterolateral corner).
  • Describe the pre-operative planning of deformity correction pertaining to the knee.

Schedule:  Course Schedule (Click here) 

Registration: Register here

Faculty: See full faculty list

Hotel Reservation Information: HERE