AAOS innovative techniques in total knee arthroplasty — learn, watch, practice
The total knee arthroplasty techniques 2022 course from AAOS follows a deliberate learn-watch-practice structure: pre-released videos and live lectures build your knowledge base, surgical demonstrations let you observe technique in real time, and a state-of-the-art cadaver lab gives you the hands-on practice that consolidates learning into muscle memory. The curriculum traces how TKA treatment methods have evolved — from core concepts and patient optimization through current controversies and the latest surgical techniques.
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Inside this resource
Core concepts and patient optimization
The course builds from the foundations — how patient selection, preoperative optimization, and alignment strategies affect TKA outcomes. Faculty address the controversies that spark debate at every knee meeting, helping you understand where the evidence is headed and how to apply it to your own patient population. Case reviews ground each concept in real clinical scenarios.
Surgical demonstrations and technique refinement
Live surgical demonstrations by leading knee surgeons let you observe the nuances of implant positioning, soft tissue balancing, and exposure techniques that separate a good result from a great one. The small and intimate course setting encourages networking with peers and faculty from institutions nationwide, creating the kind of collegial learning environment that accelerates skill development.
Hands-on cadaver lab practice
The cadaver lab component is where learning solidifies. You practice the techniques demonstrated in lectures and videos on fresh cadaver specimens, working through the steps of TKA with expert faculty available for real-time guidance. This three-part structure — learn the concept, watch the expert, do it yourself — mirrors how surgical education should work.
Who this serves
- Knee reconstruction surgeons — technique refinement and exposure to evolving TKA approaches
- Orthopedic surgery residents and fellows — structured learning path with cadaver lab experience
- Adult reconstruction specialists — staying current with controversies and innovations in TKA
The chart
| Format | Lectures + surgical demos + cadaver lab |
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| Year | 2022 |
| Publisher | AAOS |
| Department | Orthopedics |
| Delivery | Instant download after checkout · lifetime re-access |
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David R. –
Outstanding TKA course. The pre-released videos allowed me to prepare before attending, making the cadaver lab time much more productive. The faculty are approachable and genuinely invested in participant learning.
Sandra L. –
Solid course from AAOS. The patient optimization and alignment controversy sessions were particularly thought-provoking. The intimate setting made it easy to ask questions and network with the faculty.
Thomas W. –
The learn-watch-practice format works perfectly for TKA technique development. The cadaver lab with real-time faculty guidance was the highlight. I left feeling much more confident in my implant positioning.
Angela K. –
Good balance between lecture content and hands-on practice. The case review sessions helped connect the technique demonstrations to real patient scenarios. The evolution of TKA concepts was well-presented.
Michael C. –
This course improved my TKA outcomes by addressing the subtle technique differences that matter. The surgical demonstrations were clear and the cadaver lab gave me the repetition I needed. Excellent investment.