AAOS/ASES total shoulder arthroplasty — from basic concepts to advanced techniques
The total shoulder arthroplasty course from AAOS and ASES pairs leading shoulder surgeons with two content-packed days of lectures, surgical demonstrations, case debates, and rapid-fire panel discussions. From evaluation and planning through surgical application and post-operative management, the curriculum advances your skills with technical pearls designed to optimize outcomes in both anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
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2days
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2022year
Inside this resource
Anatomic and reverse TSA planning
The course walks through the latest indications and strategies for total shoulder arthroplasty — helping you match the right implant to the right patient. Faculty address stemless versus stemmed anatomic TSA, primary reverse TSA indications, and the specific considerations that drive approach selection in complex cases. Dynamic session formats including case debates keep the content engaging and clinically relevant.
Exposure and surgical technique
The cadaver lab component focuses on efficient and atraumatic techniques for surgical exposure — the deltopectoral approach, SSC peel versus tenotomy versus osteotomy, and tips and tricks for easy humeral and glenoid exposure. These are the technical fundamentals that determine surgical success, and practicing them on cadaver specimens under expert guidance builds the muscle memory you need.
Fracture management and post-operative care
Reverse TSA with tuberosity reconstruction for fracture rounds out the hands-on curriculum, addressing one of the more technically demanding scenarios in shoulder arthroplasty. Faculty surgical demonstrations throughout the two days let you observe expert technique in real time before practicing it yourself in the lab.
Who this serves
- Shoulder and elbow surgeons — technique refinement for anatomic and reverse TSA from evaluation through post-op
- Orthopedic surgery fellows — cadaver lab experience with exposure and fixation techniques
- Sports medicine physicians — understanding arthroplasty indications and planning for complex shoulder referrals
The chart
| Format | Lectures + cadaver lab |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days |
| Year | 2022 |
| Publisher | AAOS |
| Department | Orthopedics |
| Delivery | Instant download after checkout · lifetime re-access |
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James T. –
Essential shoulder arthroplasty training. The evaluation and planning sessions paired with hands-on technique practice create a complete learning experience. The faculty are approachable and genuinely helpful.
Richard H. –
The cadaver lab focused on exposure techniques was exactly what I needed. Practicing the deltopectoral approach and glenoid exposure under expert guidance improved my confidence significantly. Outstanding course.
Steven K. –
This course bridges the gap between knowledge and technical execution. The SSC peel versus tenotomy versus osteotomy comparison in the lab was particularly valuable. I left with practical skills I apply immediately.
Patricia N. –
Comprehensive coverage of both anatomic and reverse TSA. The case debate sessions were engaging and helped me think through complex patient scenarios. The rapid-fire panel discussions kept the energy high.
Linda M. –
Strong AAOS/ASES collaboration with excellent faculty. The reverse TSA with tuberosity reconstruction module was well-taught. Would have appreciated more time in the lab but the lecture-to-lab balance was reasonable.