ULTRA Upper Extremity Trauma Course and Cadaver Dissection

Thursday 3/25 and Saturday, 3/27/27 : The Loren Hotel, Austin 1211 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704

Friday, 3/26/27: MedtoMarket, 2101 E. St. Elmo Rd., Bldg. 1, Suite 100, Austin, TX  78744-1862

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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.

To reserve overnight accommodations, please contact the hotel at (512) 580-1182 and request the ULTRA Upper Extremity Course Room Block in order to receive the special room rate of $389 plus tax and fees. Group rate cut off date is 2/23/2027.  Valet parking is available at $20 or $65 overnight.

Check in Time – 3:00pm | Check out Time – 12:00pm

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, 2027      

PHYSICIANS                                 $1,500

RESIDENTS/FELLOWS             $1,000

    AFTER February 27, 2027

PHYSICIANS                                 $2,000

RESIDENTS/FELLOWS             $1,500

CME Credits TBD