European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society

1st Series of EPOS Webinars (2020-2021)

1st SERIES OF EPOS STUDY GROUPS WEBINARS (2020-2021)
9th EPOS webinar on Upper limb problems in genetic and metabolic diseases

Date: 20 February 2021 | Time 17:00 CET
Online Replay / Webinar webcast:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/5375917381618131713

Webinar Programme:

  • Introduction
  • How and when to treat deformities and fractures of the upper limb in OI
    by Thomas Wirth | Germany
  • Hand surgery in children with MPS
    by Andrea Jester | United Kingdom
  • Upper limb lengthening techniques for achondroplasia
    by Ismat Ghanem | Lebanon
  • Treatment of the hand in Apert syndrome
    by Christianne van Nieuwenhoven | The Netherlands
  • Upper limb problems in patients with hyperlaxity syndromes
    by Francisco Soldado | Spain
  • Realignment techniques of the forearm in MHE
    by Joshua Abzug | United States of America
  • Questions & Answers

8th EPOS Webinar on Lower Limb: X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH) : pediatric perspectives, clinical aspects and treatment options

Date: 15 January 2021 | Time: 17:00 CET
Online Replay / Webinar webcast:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/2449564984472764176

Webinar Programme

  • Introduction of the presenters
    by Rudolf Ganger | Austria
  • Pediatric perspectives and conservative treatment options
    by Adalbert Raimann | Austria
  • Clinical, radiographic and functional aspects
    by Joachim Horn | Norway
  • Orthopedic treatment options
    by Christof Radler | Austria
  • Discussion under guidance of the moderator
    by Rudolf Ganger | Austria

7th EPOS Webinar on Cerebral Palsy: CP hip disease: surveillance and treatment

Date: 09 December 2020 | Time: 17:00 CET
Online Replay / Webinar webcast:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5976811479699325199

Webinar Programme

  • Welcome
    By Reinald Brunner (Moderator) + Elke Viehweger (e-Moderator)
  • Pathology
    By Reinald Brunner
  • Hip Surveillance
    By Gunnar Hagglung
  • A critical view on hip surveillance
    By Adam Shortland
  • Soft tissue and “preventive surgery”
    By Uri Givon
  • Hip reconstruction: indication and limits
    By Thomas Dreher
  • Discussion
    Lead by R. Brunner
  • Questions from chat
    By Elke Viehweger

6th EPOS Webinar on Infection: Acute osteomyelitis: is punction always required? Has COVID-19 pandemic changed our treatment protocol?

Date: 11 November 2020 | Time: 18:00 CET
Online Replay / Webinar webcast:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/7513969416641993480

Webinar Programme

  • Presentation
    By Marta Salom
  • Introduction of AOM (including definition, incidence, diagnosis, treatment and sequelae) and results of the questionnaire in our group
    By Inês Balacó
  • Crossfire:
    a. In favour of puncture by César García Fontecha
    b. In contra of puncture by Andreas Krieg
  • Changes in practice because of the pandemic:
    – Italy: Antonio Andreacchio
    – Spain: César García Fontecha
    – Switzerland: Andreas Krieg
    – Portugal: Inês Balacó
  • Free Questions
    By Marta Salom

4th EPOS Webinar on Spine: Why and when considering surgery in Early Onset Scoliosis?

Date: 30 September 2020 | Time: 18:00 CET |
Online Replay / Webinar webcast:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6745873682292008971

Webinar Programme:

  • Introduction
    By Brice Ilharreborde
  • Physiological height gain and trunk development before 10 y.o.
    By Moyo C. Kruyt
  • Pulmonary function considerations in EOS
    By René M. Castelein
  • Growth-friendly surgical options (type and principles)
    By Muharrem Yazici
  • Complications of surgery in EOS
    By Sébastien Pesenti
  • What are the conservative options and their results?
    By Kariman Abelin Genevois
  • Conclusion and take home messages
    By Brice Ilharreborde

3rd EPOS Webinar on Clubfoot: Clubfoot treatment in 2020

Date: 31 August 2020 | Time: 18:00 CEST
Online Replay / Webinar webcast:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1149947734969445382

Webinar programme:

  • Introduction/Speaker presentation by Stephanie Boehm
  • The genetics of isolated and syndromic clubfoot by Matthew Dobbs
  • Questions & Answers
  • Current treatment concepts – literature update 2020 by Cristina Alves
  • Questions & Answers
  • The PBS Score – a clinical assessment tool for the ambulatory and recurrent clubfoot by Marc Sinclair
  • Questions & Answers
  • Final Remarks by Stephanie Boehm

2nd EPOS Webinar – EPOS Sports Study Group WEBINAR Osteochondritis Dissecans

Date: 22 July 2020 | Time: 18:00-19:15 CEST
Online Replay / Webinar webcast:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/4253058719226699526

Scientific Programme

  • Introduction/ Purpose / Definition by Franck Accadbled
  • Epidemiology / Pathophysiology / Natural history by Marco Turati
  • Symptoms / Physical examination (Medial femoral condyle as a model for description) by Monika Thusing
  • Imaging / Instability concept & criteriae by Franck Accadbled
    Treatment Indications and Results
    Non operative | João Cabral
    Perforations | João Cabral
    Fixation | Manoj Ramachandran
    Reconstruction | Camille Thévenin Lemoine
  • Specific locations
    Lateral femoral condyle / Patella / trochlea / tibial plateau | Camille Thévenin Lemoine
    Femoral head | Manoj Ramachandran
    Talar dome | Stéphane Tercier
    Lateral humeral condyle | Stéphane Tercier
  • Conclusion / take home message | Franck Accadbled
  • Questions & Answers | All speakers

EPOS INDUSTRY WEBINARS

In a cooperation with the Industry sponsors, EPOS has also started another type of e-sessions focusing on technical issues of the pediatric orthopedic practice and live discussions of educational clinical cases.

To following EPOS industry webinars have so far been planned:

EPOS INDUSTRY WEBINARS 2020
5th EPOS Webinar on Genetic and Metabolic Diseases: Achondroplasia in pediatric orthopedics

Webinar supported by Biomarin
Date: 14 October 2020 | Time: 14:00 CET
Online Replay / Webinar webcast:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/4299597749749834507


Scientific Programme

  • Short introduction of the presenters by Ralph Sakkers
  • Interdisciplinary care with lifecycle planning for achondroplasia by Wouter Nijhuis | Netherlands
  • Spine and achondroplasia by Carol Hasler | Switzerland
  • Upper extremity and achondroplasia by Joachim Horn | Norway
  • Lower extremity and achondroplasia by Gabriel Mindler | Austria
  • Lengthening for short stature and achondroplasia: pro’s and con’s by Thomas Wirth | Germany
  • Discussion under guidance of moderators | Ralph Sakkers, Deborah Eastwood.

1st EPOS Webinar on Trauma: Flexible nailing, where are the limits?

Webinar supported by Orthofix
Date: 15 June 2020 | Time: 18:00-19:00 CET
Online Replay / Webinar webcast: 
https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/1843606529486028551

Scientific Programme

  • Moderator: Dr. Manuel Cassiano Neves | Portugal
  • Panelist and talks:
    • Limits of ESIN in fractures in children by Prof. Pierre Lascombes | Switzerland
    • The MJFlex nails by Dr. Jean-Damien Métaizeau | France
    • Case presentations and discussion by Dr. Jean-Damien Métaizeau and Prof. Pierre Lascombes

The above-described EPOS Webinars’ preliminary programme might be subject to changes. The latest information concerning EPOS E-Events and EPOS webinars can be found on this webpage.

Please do not hesitate to contact EPOS Education Manager, Mrs. Sanni Hiltunen at courses@epos.org if you have any further inquiries concerning EPOS E-Events.