2026 International Masters Anterior Course (IMACx)

2026 International Masters Anterior Course (IMACx) is organized by Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE) and will be held from Oct 08 - 10, 2026 at The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District, Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Description:
The course will feature:

• Intensive 3-day education on surgical techniques, including modifications and extensions, for primary and revision direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
• Didactic presentations and interactive case-based panel discussions with an internationally renowned faculty of surgical masters in the direct anterior approach
• Surgical demonstrations showcasing the latest advancements in the direct anterior hip approach
• Primary and Revision bioskills labs to accommodate attendees’ different levels of experience.
• Participants in the Primary lab (formerly known as the Basics lab) will explore techniques for primary THA with the direct anterior approach. 
• Participants in the optional Revision lab (formerly known as the Advanced lab) will focus on techniques for revision procedures and extensile approaches for more complex primary cases.