Wrightington Shoulder Tips & Tricks

Wrightington Upper Limb Unit

The Upper Limb Unit has been at the forefront of research, education and clinical care for over 28 years, since it’s inception the unit has developed considerable expertise in the field of orthopaedic surgery. In March it will be running a meeting focusing on the shoulder.

About the Course

Wednesday 16th March - Surgery & Rehabilitation

• What we know about the rotator cuff?
• Current concepts and evidence based presentations
• Practical demonstrations

Thursday 17th - Tips & Tricks - Shoulder Arthroscopy

• Common & difficult problems in soft tissue & arthroscopic management of the shoulder
• Technical aspects and practical consideration

Friday 18th - Tips & Tricks - Shoulder Arthroplasty

• Technical aspects of shoulder arthroplasty including pre-operative decision-making
• Surgical tips for common and complex reconstructions
• Focus on Glenoid Bone Loss

Esteemed Faculty

Bernard Jost		Alexandre Ladermann		Marcus Scheibel		Scott Trenhaile

The meeting has an esteemed Faculty from both the UK and abroad, who will share their combined wealth and expertise with all the delegates over the three days.

Faculty Includes: Mr Stephen Bale, Robert Conlon, Prof Len Funk,
Ian Horsley, Prof Bernard Jost, Prof Alexandre Ladermann,
Prof Lauren Laffosse, Chris Littlewood, Ms Julie McBirnie,
Tanya McKenzie, Prof Giuseppe Milano, Mr Puneet Monga,
Dr Mathias Ritsch, Sarah Russell, Prof Marcus Scheibel, Martin Scott,
Jill Thomas, Prof Ian Trail, Dr Scott Trenhaile, Julia Walton,
Mr Mike Walton.

Convenors: Mr Puneet Monga, Prof Len Funk, Prof Ian Trail.

Discussions & Debate

Delegates can look forward to a combination of lectures, clinical discussions, workshops patient demonstrations and lively debate over the 3 days. The Course dinner on the Thursday evening allows for a perfect networking opportunity between delegates and faculty.

Who should attend?

Surgery & rehabilitation day will be of specific interest to:
• Physiotherapists,
• Extended scope practitioners
• Orthopaedic Trainees
• Fellows and Consultants in early years.

Tips & Tricks is specifically aimed at:
• Consultant Upper limb and Shoulder surgeons,
• Orthopaedic Trainees & Fellows

Full details including faculty list, programme and booking form can be viewed by clicking here

Should you have any questions, please telephone Mavis Luya on +44 (0)1257 256248, email: upperlimb@wrightington.org.uk