SHOULDER COURSE

Shoulder pathology is a widespread and significant clinical challenge, affecting individuals across all age groups and carrying a considerable socio-economic impact. Patients often have high expectations for recovery, and surgery is frequently considered a viable treatment option.

Arthroscopic techniques offer a minimally invasive approach, reducing surgical trauma while enabling the management of multiple concurrent shoulder conditions, such as instability, acromioclavicular dislocation, osteochondral defects, and rotator cuff tears. However, these techniques require advanced technical skills and extensive training in cadaveric models before being safely applied to live patients. When arthroscopic expertise is limited, conventional open surgery remains a valid alternative, provided that the principles of minimally invasive and tissue-preserving techniques are maintained.

In addition to arthroscopic procedures, shoulder arthroplasty is a crucial component of surgical treatment for degenerative and complex shoulder conditions. Mastering the principles of anatomical and reverse shoulder replacement requires in-depth knowledge of surgical approaches, implant positioning, and soft tissue management. Training in cadaveric models provides an essential opportunity for surgeons to refine their techniques, improve implant placement accuracy, and optimize functional outcomes for patients.

This course is designed to offer hands-on, practical training in the surgical management of shoulder pathology. Through structured guidelines, expert-led technical support, and tailored training opportunities, participants will gain essential insights and refine their skills in this demanding field of orthopedic surgery.

Nuno Sevivas
Braga, Portugal

Diogo Gomes
Lisboa, Portugal

Marcelo Campos
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Eduardo Malavolta
São Paulo, Brasil

Ana Inês
Coimbra, Portugal

André Bahute
Coimbra, Portugal

Bárbara Campos
Lisboa, Portugal

Bernardo Nunes
Porto, Portugal

Diogo Gomes
Lisboa, Portugal

Diogo Lacerda
Lisboa, Portugal

Eduardo Salgado
Covilhã, Portugal

Inês Pedro
Lisboa, Portugal

Nuno Ferreira
Braga, Portugal

Nuno Sevivas
Braga, Portugal

Tânia Freitas
Braga, Portugal

Tiago Marques
Santarém, Portugal

Arnaldo Amado Ferreira Neto
São Paulo, Brasil

Bernardo Terra
Vitória, Brasil

Carlos Henrique
Curitiba, Brasil

Eduardo Malavolta
São Paulo, Brasil

Fábio Brandão
Recife, Brasil

Hélio Ribeiro
Maceió, Brasil

Luís Alfredo
Salvador, Brasil

João Filipe
Natal, Brasil

Marcelo Campos
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Sandro Reginaldo
Goiânia, Brasil

Arthroscopy and open surgery techniques

Practical Learning in the specimen about the clinical solutions available to treat these pathologies

• Anatomical and non-anatomical acromio-clavicular reconstruction techniques.
• Basic & Advanced gleno-umeral Instability reconstruction techniques (Bankart procedure with associated augmentation techniques; Bone block transfer)
• Basic & Advanced techniques for rotator cuff tears (; tendon transfers)
• Shoulder replacement (arthroplasty)

To enhance the learning experience, this course follows a “Course à la carte” approach, allowing participants to customize their training according to their individual learning needs. Each training station will provide a list of procedures, and participants will have the flexibility to choose the techniques they wish to focus on. This personalized structure ensures that each surgeon maximizes their hands-on practice in the areas most relevant to their clinical practice and professional development.

Surgical Techniques

• Basic shoulder arthroscopy
• Gleno-umeral Instability soft tissue procedures: Bankart, remplissage, DAS
• Gleno-umeral Instability bone-block procedures: Latarjet
• Rotator cuff tear repair
• LHB tenodesis
• Acromio-clavicular dislocation (coraco-clavicular fixation, ligamentoplasty)

Registrations are open. To register for the course, fill out the registration form.
For more information contact training@b-acis.pt

Orthopedics Residents and Specialists

30 participants

300 €

Traveling by plane:
The nearest airport to the city of Braga is Sá Carneiro Airport, in Maia, Porto.

From Porto to Braga:
– Taxi / Uber / Bolt
– GetBus (directly from the airport to Braga bus station) (visit website)
– Train (visit website)

Recommended accommodation:
– Hotel Meliã (closest to the course venue)
– Hotel B&B Lamaçães (close to the course venue)
– Hotel Porta Nova Collection House (city center)

To visit:
– Get to know Braga (visit website)