AO NA and Boston Shoulder Institute Masters Course—Shoulder Tendon Transfers, Rotator Cuff Repairs

AO NA and Boston Shoulder Institute Masters Course—Shoulder Tendon Transfers, Rotator Cuff Repairs is organized by AO North America (AO NA) and will be held from Oct 29 - 31, 2026 at Renaissance Boston Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Course Description:
This course is in collaboration with the Boston Shoulder Institute.  This course addresses current evidence-based techniques for shoulder tendon transfer, complex rotator cuff repair, diagnosis and management of STAM (Scapulo-Thoracic Abnormal Motion). Didactic lectures and small group discussions are moderated by expert faculty and open procedures are performed in the anatomy lab.

Goal of the Course:
The goal of this educational event is to facilitate decisions related to identifying the optimal treatment to improve postoperative function and patient satisfaction, enhance their technical skills, and better manage complex and rare cases.  Thus the learning experience will provide the experienced surgeon an understanding of shoulder tendon transfer, complex rotator cuff repair, and enhance the surgical skills needed to diagnosis and manage STAM (Scapulo-Thoracic Abnormal Motion).

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• Discuss current evidence-based techniques for shoulder tendon transfer, complex rotator cuff repai
• Review the diagnosis and management of STAM
• Describe surgical reconstruction options for Irreparable tears ?
• Perform arthroscopic and/or open procedures based on best scientific guidelines
• Develop an appropriate post-operative rehab plan?
• Manage potential intra and postoperative complications?
• Explain complex shoulder disorders specifically those centered around massive rotator cuff tear and scapulothoracic disorders

Course Dates and Venue:
This course will be held at the Renaissance Seaport District and the Five Labs in Boston on Thursday, October 29-31, 2026.. This 3-day course will include 2 days of didactic lecture at Renaissance Seaport District (606 Congress Street, Boston, MA) and a day of cadaveric lab exercises at Boston Five Labs (899 Congress Street, Boston, MA).