The Steadman Philippon Research Institute was the host for this
worldwide symposium
VAIL, CO. (April
3, 2012) —The 7th Annual Vail Hip Arthroscopy Symposium took place March
15-17 at the Vail Cascade Resort in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Marc Philippon,
orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine/hip disorders with the
Steadman Clinic in Vail, and board member at the Steadman Philippon
Research Institute, served as the course chairman. More than 200 orthopedic
surgeons and medical professionals from the U.S., China, and around the
globe, along with faculty from five different countries, gathered for the
conference to hear lectures from world leaders in hip arthroscopy and to
learn the latest techniques associated with arthroscopic hip surgery.
Keynote
speakers during the event included Dr. Richard Villar from London, who
presented on the history of hip arthroscopy, and Dr. Richard Steadman from
Vail who discussed the development and validation of the microfracture
technique. Although Dr. Steadman initially developed
the microfracture technique for the knee, it is now being performed in the
elbow, shoulder, foot, ankle, and hip joints. Dr Martin Beck of Switzerland
gave a keynote lecture on the history of femoroacetabular impingement in
the hip.
Dr. Philippon
and faculty members gave over 40 presentations during the two-day meeting. At
the top of the agenda were presentations on selecting which patients would
benefit best from hip arthroscopy. In addition, Dr. Philippon, who
is a pioneer in arthroscopic hip surgery, addressed the group on surgical
techniques for treating labral tears, impingement, and labral reconstruction.
He provided information on patient outcomes and highlighted how the
advancement of arthroscopy is creating positive results in athletes who sustain
serious hip injuries. Karen Briggs, Director of Clinical Research at the
Steadman Philippon Research Institute, presented the Vail Hip Score—a system of
measuring patient outcomes following arthroscopic hip surgery. Many other
topics, including new techniques for complicated injuries in the hip such as
hip dislocation, and injuries to the tendons surrounding the hip, were
discussed.
Representatives
from Smith & Nephew, a global medical technology company dedicated to helping
improve people's lives through advanced products developed for orthopaedic
surgery, wound management and sports medicine, were on-hand to participate in
the event.
“At Smith
& Nephew, we have a strong surgeon training heritage and focus. A
cornerstone of this focus has been the opportunity to work with world-renowned
surgeons such as Dr. Philippon, and leading institutions such as Steadman
Philippon Research Institute to provide surgeons with state-of-the-art
training, tools and techniques needed to support their continued learning,”
said John Mahoney, Group Director of Medical Education for Smith
& Nephew.
“If surgeons
are to meet the demands created by new standards and technologies such as those
used in hip arthroscopy, their professional development must be ongoing
and substantive. That is what makes this hip course so valuable for the
participants from around the world who came to the Institute to learn the
latest techniques and concepts in treatment of hip pathologies,” Mahoney
continued.
According to
Dr. Philippon, “Science continues to progress and the results of these studies
greatly impact how we repair serious and degenerative hip related
injuries. The insights gained from the meeting will continue to lead us into
new areas of research initiatives as we strive to continue to find
new techniques that will ultimately improve patient outcomes.”
The Institute
is dedicated to the education and research to improve patient care and keep
people active. For more information on orthopedic research studies,
please visit http://www.sprivail.org.
About The
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
The Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) is dedicated to
keeping people of all ages physically active through orthopaedic research
and education in arthritis, healing, rehabilitation, and injury
prevention. Founded in 1988 by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Richard Steadman as the
Steadman Sports Medicine Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization
has influenced the practice of orthopedics throughout the world. Based in
Vail, Colorado, it has become one of the most published organizations in
sports medicine research and education.
