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Industry Session Schedules

Explore Exhibit Hall education schedules for AAOS 2025! Dive into a diverse range of cutting-edge educational opportunities, featuring interactive presentations uncovering the latest advancements in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal health.

Thursday’s Schedule

Explore a variety of cutting-edge industry sessions designed to engage and inform:
  • Bioskills Workshops: Experience the latest medical devices firsthand in a fully equipped Mobile Skills Lab.
  • Booth Education Showcase: Explore industry trends at in-booth exhibitor presentations, live demonstrations, and more—don’t miss the excitement in the Exhibit Hall!
  • Industry Breakthroughs and Beverages: Discover innovative products, surgical techniques, and clinical research while enjoying refreshments.
  • Industry Lunch & Learns: Dive into the most recent products, practices, and clinical outcomes during these dedicated sessions that do not conflict with AAOS education, all while enjoying a meal.
  • Innovation Theater: Gain a fast-paced glimpse into future technologies, emerging trends, and groundbreaking solutions.

  • Time: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m.
    Optimizing Patient Outcomes in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Bioskills Workshop Lab 1

    Presenters: Derek F Amanatullah, MD, PhD, FAAOS; Pil Whan Yoon, MD, PhD

    Hands-on training on the safe and effective use of J&J MedTech Surgery advanced adjunctive hemostats and wound closure products. Register here.

  • Time: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
    See a Live Demo of Weave and Get a Free Pair of Medical Themed Socks!
    Presented by WEAVE
    Booth 1839

    Weave connects every patient touchpoint—from the first call to final invoice—streamlining communication and enhancing experiences for medical practices.


    Time: 9:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
    Shoulder Presentation By Dr. Bonnevialle
    Presented by SBM
    Booth 4312

    Presenter: Nicolas Bonnevialle, MD, PhD

    Meet the Vice President of the French Arthroscopy Society to discuss and discover our ecoFix product range in a European approach.


    Time: 9:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
    Orthopedic Strategic Merger & Acquisition and Real Estate Sale-Leaseback Transactions
    Presented by ASC Realty Advisors
    Booth 5317

    Presenters: Matt Searles; Jason Winokur

    Orthopedic strategic merger & acquisition and real estate sale-leaseback transactions. What buyers look for and how to position for maximum value.


    Time: 10:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m.
    Orthoscan Product Portfolio Demo
    Presented by Orthoscan
    Booth 4129

    Presenters: Kyle Hobbs; Travis Prikryl

    Orthoscan will showcase its full product portfolio and debut new innovations at the booth for the public to experience firsthand.


    Time: 10:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
    Success Stories: How DataPRO Transforms Patient Outcomes
    Presented by PatientIQ
    Booth 2104

    Presenter: Matthew E. Gitelis, BS

    Explore a real-world success story with DataPRO, showcasing how benchmarking improves outcomes and drives value-based care excellence.


    Time: 10:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
    Ziehm Imaging RFD 3D Overview
    Presented by Ziehm Imaging
    Booth 4137

    Presenter: Ryan Hales

    Ziehm Imaging will showcase the Ziehm RFD 3D, highlighting its advanced imaging, movement, and key features for a hands-on experience.


    Time: 12:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m.
    Knee Presentation By David Flanigan
    Presented by SBM
    Booth 4312

    Presenter: David C. Flanigan, MD, FAAOS

    A specialized presentation focused on advanced knee techniques, with SBM ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair portfolio.


    Time: 12:30 p.m - 2:00 p.m.
    Optimizing Product Portfolio Gaps and Accelerating Time to Market: Lincotek, Your Solution for Strategic Growth
    Presented by Lincotek Medical
    Booth 3413

    Presenters: Mukesh Kumar, Technology and R&D Director; Enrico Sandrini, Product Management Director; Troy Walters, Product Development Director

    Join our expert team as they discuss how Lincotek’s innovative solutions can help orthopedic manufacturers to close portfolio gaps and bring products to market faster.

  • Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
    Robotics Reimagined: The TMINI Miniature Robotic System for Total Knee Replacement
    Room 4
     

    THINK Surgical presents Robotics Reimagined with the TMINI Miniature Robotic System – a product overview with surgical case presentations.


    Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    You Can Do Better: Finding the Best Partner for Your ASC
    Room 4
     

    Your ASC can be 100% surgeon-owned with all the benefits of a world-class management partner.


    2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
    The Latest Innovation in Negative Pressure Therapy for Orthopaedic Surgery: Introducing a “Game Changer” for Incision Management
    Room 4

    Presenters: Marcus V Duda, MD, FAAOS; Giles R Scuderi, MD, FAAOS 

    Learn how the latest technological advancement in NPWT has the potential to dramatically streamline applications, save time/costs, and improve outcomes.

  • Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
    Driving Precision and Efficiency: Robotics for ASCs
    Ask an Expert Theater, Booth 1751 

    Presenters: Michael P Ast, MD, FAAOS; James Chow, MD, FAAOS

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    Join us for lunch and explore how robotics can drive precision and efficiency in the ASC.


    Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
    Shoulder Arthroplasty in 2025-Cutting Edge Technology and Techniques
    Room 1

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    This session will focus on the newest techniques and implants to maximize bone preservation and optimize soft tissue tension in shoulder arthroplasty. Click here to register.


    Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
    Repair or Reconstruct? Managing Large to Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears with Augmentation, Tendon Transfers, and Technology
    Room 4

    Presenters: Shariff K Bishai, DO, MS, FAAOS; Emilio Calvo, MD, PhD, MBA; William J Ciccone, MD, FAAOS; Paul J Favorito, MD, FAAOS

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    Managing Rotator Cuff Tears (massive-irreparable). Experts share techniques for repairs and reconstructions, including biceps transposition and lower trapezius transfers.


    Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
    Advancing Hip Revision: The Future of Anterior Approach, Monobloc Stems, and Avoiding ETOs
    Room 5

    Presenters: Eric M Cohen, MD, FAAOS; Timothy C Wagner, MD, FAAOS

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    Explore the anterior approach in revision THA, the advantages of monobloc femoral stems in enhancing surgical efficiency, and avoiding ETO with novel instrumentation.


    Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
    Behind the Sterile Drapes: Unmasking the Risks in Irrigation Solutions
    Room 6C

    Presenters: Craig J Della Valle, MD, FAAOS; Angela Vassallo, MPH, MS, CIC, FAPIC

    Session provides alarming insights into operating room irrigation mixing practices and the risk of using non-sterile antiseptics in irrigation practices


    Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
    A New Oral Therapy for Treating Moderate-to-Severe Acute Pain
    Room 6F

    Presenter: Alexander P Sah, MD, FAAOS

    Join Vertex's expert-led discussion on a novel treatment for acute pain in adults.

  • Time: 10:30 a.m - 11:20 a.m.
    Orthopaedic Video Theater Awards
    Presented by the AAOS Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT)
    Innovation Theater, Booth 2705

    The Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) is a highlight of each AAOS Annual Meeting, along with the annual OVT Awards.


    Time: 11:30 a.m - 11:50 a.m.
    Mastering the Orthopaedic Surgery Job Interview
    Presented by the AAOS Career Center
    Innovation Theater, Booth 2705

    Presenters: Olivia Georgia; Evan Kaspar

    Learn how to excel at every stage of the orthopaedic surgery job interview process, from initial screenings to on-site or virtual meetings. This session also addresses how to clarify timelines, next steps, and follow-up expectations to ensure a seamless interview experience.


    Time: 2:00 p.m - 2:20 p.m.
    From Offer to Agreement: Navigating the Employment Contract
    Presented by the AAOS Career Center
    Innovation Theater, Booth 2705

    Presenters: Olivia Georgia; Evan Kaspar

    This session will guide you through the key components of an employment agreement, including compensation structures, call schedules, partnership tracks, and more. Learn how to advocate for your priorities while fostering a collaborative relationship with prospective employers.