Upcoming Medical Conferences in Ljubljana

AORecon Course: Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty is organized by AO Foundation and will be held from Sep 20 - 21, 2019 at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Central Slovenia, Slovenia. Target Audience: This course is targeted at newly certified orthopedic surgeons and advanced orthopedic surgical trainees The goal of the Event: The AORecon Course-Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty teaches fundamental principles and current concepts in the treatment of patients with a need for primary arthroplasty in the hip and knee. This course is the initial step along the path of lifelong learning in the area of joint arthroplasty. Based on a patient-centered approach this course focuses on the key principles of primary arthroplasty. Description: This course is modular in structure and highly interactive. Short, evidence-based lectures cover the key information required. Moderated case discussions in small groups will expand on each topic and help participants to develop decision-making and surgical management skills. Participants will practice templating and have the opportunity to share their experience with peers and international faculty. All factors related to achieving the best possible outcomes in primary arthroplasty will be covered. Learning Objectives: At the end of the event, the participants will be able to: • Describe a systematic assessment including clinical evaluation • Identify patient's reconstructive surgery needs • Adopt a patient-centered approach • Anticipate, recognize, and stratify potential complications • Describe and discuss safe and effective procedures for primary arthroplasty • Discuss the management of early and late problems or complications • Communicate and facilitate a multidisciplinary team-based approach • Apply best practice to optimize and document patient outcomes Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Society for Vascular Medicine Congress, International Union of Angiology - Eurochap, Central European Vascular Forum Course is organized by Slovenian Society for Vascular Diseases and will be held from Oct 10 - 12, 2019 at Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana, Central Slovenia, Slovenia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

39th Annual Meeting of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society is organized by Conference Organisation, Association Development & Project Management (CAP) Partner Partner and will be held from Sep 10 - 12, 2020 at Exhibition and Convention Centre, Ljubljana, Central Slovenia, Slovenia. The conference will bring together experts, practitioners and companies involved in the treatment of bone and joint infections. Professionals attending the conference will benefit from high-level scientific presentations, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities. The scientific programme will be provided with keynote lectures, free paper sessions, industry symposia and posters. The main conference theme is: Joining forces: optimising diagnosis and management of bone and joint infections The topics for EBJIS 2020 are: • Optimising antibiotic treatment of bone & joint infections (i.e., how to deal with multidrug resistant pathogens, antibiotic side-effects/complications of antibiotic treatment, when to do an oral switch, antibiotic holidays yes/no…) • Optimal bone infection sampling and microbiological processing • Low-grade PJI – what is the best approach? • Musculoskeletal infections in children • Infections of arthroscopic implants, osteotomies and tendon reconstructions • Chronic osteomyelitis with good function. To treat or to live with? • Spinal infections Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.