EPOS Advanced Courses – LATEST UPDATES

– Updated 16 of September 2021 –

COVID-19 pandemic: Onsite course updates
We are glad to announce that EPOS has decided to start to organize onsite events again as of the beginning of 2022. Please find further information below of the upcoming courses.

January 2022

EPOS ADVANCED – CADAVER LAB COURSE 2^nd Edition

• Dates: 27-28 January 2022
• Description: The 2^nd Edition of the EPOS Advanced – Cadaver-lab course is aimed at paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, but also fellows, willing to improve their surgical skills as well as their understanding of arthroscopic management of paediatric sports injuries. It is a unique hands-on opportunity to learn and practice the latest techniques, including paediatric/adolescent soft tissue and bony procedures.
• Main Topic: Pediatrics sports medicine. Arthroscopy.
• Venue: Swiss Foundation For Innovation And Training In Surgery (SFITS), Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland
• Number of attendees: Maximum 40!
• Registration: Registration is OPEN. If you are interested in participating in this course, please register by following this link: https://otcommunity.m-anage.com/Home/Index/Event/jan2022/en-GB
• Final Scientific Programme (subject to last minute changes) : PDF Document | 6 pages 

May 2022

EPOS ADVANCED COURSE – Motion Analysis for Pediatrics Orthopaedic Surgeons

In collaboration with the European Society of Motion Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC)

• Dates: 11-13 May 2022
• Description: The course is aimed at paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, residents and fellows who want to improve their understanding of the multiple roles of motion analysis in modern paediatric orthopaedic surgery. The course will not focus on neuromuscular disease only and is not intended to replace a traditional gait course. Several renewed experts in the field will deliver lectures addressing all aspects of motion analysis, from the traditional complete 3D gait analysis up to basic tools that may help the paediatric orthopaedic surgeon in clinical and surgical patient management.
• Venue: Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Vienna (Austria).
• Pre-registration list: If you would like to pre-register for the course before we officially open the registration, please email to courses@epos.org and we will inform you personally once the registration is open
• Registration: Will open in the beginning of 2022

November 2022

EPOS ADVANCED COURSE – Pediatrics Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

• Dates: 25-26 November 2022
• Description: The course is aimed at paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, residents and fellows who want to improve their understanding of paediatric hand and upper extremity surgery. Several renewed experts in the field will deliver multiple lectures addressing all aspect of hand upper extremity pathologies, including diagnosis, surgical treatment and management of complications. The program will include congenital, posttraumatic deformities and obstetrical brachial plexus palsy topics.
• Venue: Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Vienna (Austria)
• Registration: Will open during summer 2022

January 2023

EPOS ADVANCED COURSE – Lower Limb Deformity Course

• Dates: 26-28 January 2023
• Description: This event is aimed at paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, residents and fellows who want to improve their understanding and skills in lower limb deformity correction. Several renewed experts in the field will deliver multiple lectures addressing all aspect of diagnosis, deformity planning, surgical treatment, and management of complications for common and rare paediatric deformities. The program will include congenital, posttraumatic and metabolic deformities.
• Venue: Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Vienna (Austria)
• Registration: Will open in autumn 2022

IMPORTANT! It is important to note that EPOS is not responsible for any costs related to your travelling to the course destinations and therefore before booking your trip, we highly advice you to check the latest pandemic information provided by your local authorities as well as the authorities in the course city.