ULTRA Upper Extremity Trauma Course and Cadaver Dissection

Friday, 3/27/26: South Congress Hotel, 1603 S. Congress Ave., Austin TX  78704

Saturday, 3/28/26: MedtoMarket, 2101 E. St. Elmo Rd., Bldg. 1, Suite 100, Austin, TX  78744-1862

Registration URL and QR Code:

https://www.eeds.com/live/801107

Target Audience:

Orthopaedic surgeons and fellows, specializing in shoulder, elbow, hand or trauma.

• Describe multiple options for approaches in upper extremity fractures and dislocations with cadaveric dissection.
• Discuss indications and technical details for successful arthroplasty in fractures of the shoulder and elbow.
• Discuss and demonstrate the latest advances and strategies in fixation for upper extremity trauma.

Overview:

For those specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, lower extremity injuries tend to be more prevalent and, in many cases, more familiar. Similarly, for specialists in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery or Hand Surgery, much of the training is centered on chronic and elective conditions. Consequently, many trainees and early-career orthopaedic surgeons may find themselves stepping into roles that require expertise in trauma, shoulder/elbow, or upper extremity conditions, without having received sufficient training or gaining the confidence needed to manage complex upper extremity injuries.

This one-and-a-half-day course is designed to enhance participants’ understanding and comfort in managing these fractures. It brings together an interdisciplinary group of esteemed faculty members who share a commitment to advancing upper extremity trauma care. Many of the instructors have dual fellowship training and are recognized as accomplished educators, surgeons, and leaders in the field. The course will offer a comprehensive educational experience, incorporating didactic lectures, case discussions, debates, and hands-on cadaveric dissection, allowing participants to practice implant placement and gain a thorough understanding of upper extremity trauma. The course will cover a wide range of upper extremity pathologies, from clavicle and scapular fractures to those involving the distal radius.

Contact the South Congress Hotel at 512.920.6405 or https://southcongresshotel.com and request the ULTRA Upper Extremity Trauma Couse and Cadaver Dissection.

Faculty:

Andrew Choo, MS (UTHealth Houston)

Jonah Davies, MD (University of California Irvine)

Jennifer Tangtiphaiboontana, MD (Mayo Clinic)

Mark Morrey, MD (Mayo Clinic)

Deana Mercer, MD (University of New Mexico)

Stephen Warner, MD/PhD (UTHealth Houston)

Steven Kalandiak, MD (University of Miami)

Michael Gardner, MD (Stanford University)

Chandra Vemulapalli, MD (Tulane)

Kyle Woerner, MD (UTHealth Houston)

Christian Spross, MD (Stadspital Zurich)

Christopher Lee, MD (University of California, Los Angeles)

Course evaluator: Timothy Achor, MD (UTHealth Houston)

Course Chairs:

Andrew Choo, MD

Jonah Davies, MD

Jennifer Tangtiphaiboontana, MD

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    ON OR BEFORE February 27, 2026     

PHYSICIANS                                 $1,500

RESIDENTS/FELLOWS             $1,000

    AFTER February 27, 2026

PHYSICIANS                                 $2,000

RESIDENTS/FELLOWS             $1,500

CREDIT DESIGNATION

McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.