Kinematic Restoration Knee Arthroplasty Symposium

 

The annual J&J Orthopaedics Joint Reconstruction Symposia is the annual educational flagship event in the JR educational offering. 

 

This years symposium features an international faculty of experts who present the latest developments, research, and perspectives in knee arthroplasty, Robotic-Assisted Surgery and alignment philosophies in order to achieve an individualized kinematic knee restoration procedure. It offers a unique opportunity for knowledge sharing and participant engagement.
 

Oct. 14th, 2025 & Oct. 16th, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
#EMEAKRSymposium2025

 

 

 

Key Learning Objectives 

 

  • Explore the differences between Kinematic Alignment and Inverse Kinematic Alignment surgical techniques and gain insight into implant testing
  • Explore the process of transitioning to robotic-assisted knee procedures.
  • Examine femoral design considerations for achieving kinematic restoration.
  • Identify criteria for uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty patient selection.
  • Hands on workshops for Manual and Robotic-Assisted primary knee arthroplasty and Uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty.
  • Opportunity for 1:1 meet the expert sessions for deep dive into Robotic-Assisted arthroplasty procedures
  • Address strategies for tackling revision and infection while navigating future surgical advancements.
  • Analyze digital insights and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in orthopedics.

 

 

 

Agenda 
 

Day 1

  • Opening presentation - Med Tech and AI
  • Session 1 - Kinematics considerations; Native Knee and Implant
  • Session 2a – Primary TKA technique paradigm        

Day 2

  • Session 2b – Primary TKA technique paradigm
  • Practical Workshop Rotation 1
  • Practical Workshop Rotation 2
  • Session 3 - Why UKA?
  • Practical Workshop Rotation 3
  • Session 4 – Technology integration
  • Practical Workshop Rotation 4

Day 3        

  • Session 5 – Tackling revision & infection and closing the wound
  • Practical Workshop Rotation 5
  • Session 6 – Navigating the future of surgery        

 

Faculty

 

  • Prof. Tobias Renkawitz
  • Prof. Rudiger von Eisenhart-Rothe
  • Prof. Michael Hirschmann
  • Prof. James Harty
  • Prof. Heiko Graichen
  • Prof. David Barrett
  • Prof. Carsten Perka
  • Mr. Phil Walmsley
  • Mr. Ben Bloch
  • Dr. Thomas Aubert
  • Dr. Pieter Jan Vandekerckhove
  • Dr. Nimrod Snir
  • Dr. Nabil Ghrayeb
  • Dr. Kevin Perry
  • Dr. Kathrin Sekyra
  • Dr. Alex Aichmair
  • Dr Bertalan Meskó

 

 

 

How to Register

Please contact your local J&J Orthopaedics representative for registration details.