Pathways to performance: Navigating Challenges and Controversies in Shoulder and Elbow surgery

Pathways to performance: Navigating Challenges and Controversies in Shoulder and Elbow surgery is organized by Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) and will be held on Nov 18, 2026 at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
This symposium is specifically tailored for consultant surgeons, AHPs and Trainees, focusing on the systemic shifts required to maintain excellence in upper limb care. By moving beyond standard surgical techniques, the programme addresses the leadership and service improvement skills necessary for advancing orthopaedic practice in the current clinical climate.

The 2026 curriculum focuses on the strategic themes of establishing sustainable business models for delivering care to our patients, managing post-operative surveillance under GIRFT guidelines, and navigating the clinical governance of new implants and techniques in the NHS. These sessions will explore the practicalities of funding, safety considerations for innovation, and the data-driven decision-making processes essential for modern registries and surveillance. This event offers a unique forum for BESS members to build networks, collaborate on streamlining pathways and ensuring that the introduction of new technologies remains safe, evidence-based, and effective.