Scientific Programme
20 February (Thursday)
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13:30 - 15:00
Module 1: Basic Science & Imaging in Cartilage Defects
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13:30
- 13:45
Clinically Relevant Aspects of Structure & Biomechanics of Articular Cartilage
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13:45
- 14:00
OA - Phenotypes
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14:00
- 14:15
Imaging on Chondral and Osteochondral Defects: Diagnosis
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14:15
- 14:30
Imaging on Chondral and Osteochondral Defects: Post-Treatment Evaluation
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14:30
- 14:45
In Office Arthroscopy Diagnosis
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15:00 - 15:45
Coffee Break / Exhibition
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15:45 - 17:00
Module 2: Orthobiologics
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15:45
- 16:00
Experience Meets Confidence HA: How to Choose & Clinical Evidence
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16:00
- 16:15
PRP & PRF: How to Prepare in the Lab and How to use it in the Clinical Practice
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16:15
- 16:30
BMA & BMAC: Clinical Evidence
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16:30
- 16:45
Microfragmented Adipose Tissue
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17:00 - 18:45
Module 3: What else to Approach
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17:00
- 17:15
How to Plan a Cartilage Repair: Sizing and Alignment
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17:15
- 17:30
Patellofemoral: How to Plan Cartilage Repair
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17:30
- 17:45
Subchondral Bone Approach
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17:45
- 18:00
Alignment Approach: Osteotomies Around the Knee
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18:00
- 18:45
Case Discussion
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18:45 - 20:00
Welcome Reception
21 February (Friday)
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08:00 - 09:45
Module 4: The Meniscus
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08:00
- 08:15
Meniscal Root Tear: The Impact on Knee OA
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08:15
- 08:30
Meniscal Extrusion: When and How to Fix it
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08:30
- 08:45
Meniscal Transplant: From Indication to Surgery and Long Term Results
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08:45
- 09:00
Meniscal Substitutes: Will it Really be Reality?
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09:00
- 09:45
Case Discussion
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09:45 - 10:30
Coffee Break / Exhibition
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10:30 - 12:30
Module 5: Surgical Options
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10:30
- 10:45
Debridement & Microfracture: Is There Still Space to Use?
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10:45
- 11:00
OATS: Step by Step Surgical Technique
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11:00
- 11:15
Membrane for Chondral Defects
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11:15
- 11:30
Autologous Minced Cartilage Arthroscopic Technique
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11:45
- 12:30
Case Discussion
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12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Break
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14:00 - 15:30
Module 6: Surgical Options for Large Defects
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14:00
- 14:15
Fresh Osteochondral Allograft: Clinical Indications & Technical Tips
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14:15
- 14:30
Non-Allograft Options
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14:30
- 14:45
In Case of Failure After the First Surgery, What should I do?
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14:45
- 15:30
What would you do? Case-Based Interactive Discussion
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15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break / Exhibition
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16:00 - 17:15
Module 7: Bone Alignment & Metal Solutions
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16:00
- 16:15
Osteotomy for Varus Knee
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16:15
- 16:30
Osteotomy for Valgus Knee
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16:30
- 16:45
Osteotomy for Patellofemoral Defects
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16:45
- 17:00
Unicompartimental Patellofemoral Replacement
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17:00
- 17:15
Unicompartimental Tibiofemoral Replacement
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17:15 - 18:15
Module 8: Future Approaches
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17:15
- 17:30
Inflammaging in OA Progression
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17:30
- 17:45
New Scaffolds: Coral and Beyond
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17:45
- 18:00
Cells: Are them the Future?
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18:00
- 18:15
Exosome: What does it Mean?
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18:15 - 18:30
Closing Remarks
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19:30 - 23:30
Faculty / Course Dinner
