15November 2012, Thursday

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American Academy of Orthopaedic

ArthroplastySociety In Asia

Hospital for Special Surgery

European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy

European Federation of National

American Society for Bone and Mineral

Research

Eurospine

Fragility Fracture Network of the Bone

and Joint Decade

AOSpine

Chinese Speaking Orthopedic

Society Surgeons

AOTrauma

International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement

Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports

Medicine Society

AOSPINE AOTRAUMAHOSPITAL FORSPECIAL SURGERY

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ing Message from COA 2012

Dear colleagues and friends,Held from November 15th to 18th 2012 at the National

Convention Center of Beijing, the COA 2012 congress will be a milestone academic event in China. On behalf of the Chinese Medical Association and Chinese Orthopaedic Association,

I would like to extend my sincere invitation for your participation of the COA 2012 congress and express my greetings.

The international congress of COA has become the most largest and the most influential flagship of its kind in China and around the globe, with extensive international cooperation and intrinsic Chinese cultural

characteristics. By working closely with the Chinese Medical Association, provincial presidents of COA, heads of the specialty group of COA, and the orthopaedic academies from Hong Kong and Taiwan, COA aims to strengthen the

communications within the orthopaedic community, propagate the latest science and technology, reinforce the cooperation with the industry, and broaden the international vision of the Chinese orthopaedic physicians.

After the tremendous success of COA 2011 and its cooperation with various international orthopaedic societies, COA 2012 will continue to offer the best acclaimed authoritative educational courses from renowned professional associations and societies across the

world, including but not limited to the continuing educational programs of AAOS, AO trauma, AOSpine, EFORT, the largest orthopaedic courses in Europe, Chinese ORS, IOSM, HSS, international ORS, ASIA, FFN, ASBMR, APSFAS, and CSOS, etc. In addition to these,

standardization of various orthopaedic procedures (live surgery demonstration and lectures) such as those in trauma and joint replacement will also be presented in this congress.

Following the triumph of the 1st International President Forum (IPF) in 2011 and bearing the spirit of the Beijing Declaration, the Beijing Summit — WOA International Presidents and CEO Forum 2012 will be held on November 16th, 2012 at the InterContinental Hotel. Aiming to unite representatives from both the international professional societies and industries, an open, virutal platform will be built for mutual exchanges and communications on the development of world orthopaedic cause, and to provide the optimal therapeutic modality for musculoskeletal

trauma, joint diseases, osteoporosis, and other soft tissues pathologies as well as paediatric conditions.2012 will witness the opening of the 7th international congress of COA, after previous 6 rounds held in

the capital of Beijing (twice), Zhengzhou, Suzhou, Xiamen, Chengdu, respectively. COA 2012 congress will focus on the latest research and development in the orthopaedic field both at home and abroad,

with extensive coverage on basic research, spine surgery, trauma, joint replacement, arthroscopy and sports medicine, bone tumors, minimally invasive surgeries, osteoporosis, foot and ankle diseases,

microsurgical repair, musculoskeletal nursing and rehabilitation, paediatric orthopaedics, and integrated traditional and western medicine for orthopaedics.

The COA 2012 congress will feature international sessions, seminars and workshops, posters and panel displays, and plenary lectures. The international session will be fully

delivered in English, with live simultaneous interpretation. Keynote speeches will be presented by a number of world-renowned experts and senior figures from around

the globe. Internationally-famed industry companies will also be present for substantial exhibition, offering an exchange platform for orthopaedic

physicians and industries.

We are ardently expecting to meet you at the COA 2012.

Yan WANG President of COA 2012

International supporting organizations

2 November 15 , 2012, Thursday

AOSpine Advances Seminar - Challenging Cases Discussion Forum

Time: 15 Nov, 2012 7:50am–5:30pmVenue: 1/F Ballroom A, CNCC, Beijing China

ChairpersonProf. Wen Yuan, China

Chairman of AOSpine China Chairman of Orthopedics Department at Changzheng Hospital of Second Military

Medical University, Shanghai, China

AOSpine is one of the world’s most famous academic organizations of spine care professionals. Established in 2003, it emphasizes the importance of continuing education through life-long learning programs, hands-on training and courses. AOSpine encourages every member to take an active role by providing case studies and mentoring other AOSpine members, both locally and internationally.

Co-Chaired by Dr. Wen Yuan, AOSpine China Council Chairman, and Dr. Jeffrey Wang, AOSpine International Board Chairman, AOSpine Advances Seminar - Challenging Cases Discussion Forum (COA Pre-Meeting) will be held concurrently with the 7th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (COA2012) on 15th November, 2012 in Beijing, China.

We welcome you to COA, as jointly conducted this educational event for the second time after huge success in 2011 as an academic forum to offer spine surgeons in China to share experiences with one another. Six overseas well-known faculties and 14 local China surgeons would join together to kick off a fruitful discussion between the East and the West.

Participants would be privileged to gain insights from our invited international professionals who will join force with those leading spine surgeons in China to share their valuable experiences on topics related to the most challenging cases in this one-day education event.

The program has 4 sessions including cervical spine, deformity, spine tumor and trauma. This course is focused on the challenging cases and will cover the topics of upper cervical kyphosis, failed cervical arthroplasty, severe congenital scoliosis, growing rods techniques in early onset scoliosis, fusion levels selection in AIS with large lumbar curve, correction of severe thoracolumbar kyphosis, malignant primary lumbar tumor, management of giant dumbbell-shaped neurofibroma, revision surgery of spine tumor, spinal fractures in ankylosing spondylitis, treatment of pediatric cervical spine injuries, and injuries of the craniocervical junction ect.

Please join us and have a productive time together.

Co-ChairpersonProf. Jeffrey Wang, USA

Chairman of AOSpine International Board Chief, UCLA Spine Service, UCLA School

of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, USA

COA – AOTrauma Seminar

Nikolaus Renner Prof Chairperson of the Trauma

Orthopaedics Branch

Wang ManyiChinese Orthopaedic

Association, Prof.

Seminar ChairpersonProf. WANG ManyiChief and Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology,

Beijing Ji Shui Tan HospitalChairman, Trauma Society, Chinese Orthopaedic AssociationChairperson, AOTrauma China

About AOTraumaAOTrauma, a clinicial division of the AO Foundation, focuses on

the clinical, educational and networking needs of orthopaedic and trauma professionals in order to advance musculoskeletal trauma care. AO today fosters one of the most extensive networks of currently more than 10,000 surgeons, operating room personnel, and scientists in over 100 countries.

COA-AOTrauma SeminarFor the second time, AOTrauma is organising the COA-AOTrauma

Seminar on November 15, 2012 at the 7th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (COA) .

This one-day program starts with instructional lectures conducted by International and Regional Faculty. Lectures, workshops and case discussion in 7 sub-groups will be organized in the afternoon.

14 International and Regional Faculty coming from different parts of the world have been invited, plus the contribution from more than 36 National Faculties, the COA-AOTrauma Seminar 2012 is going to be one of the highlights of the COA 2012.

Time: November 15, 2012 (Thursday) 8:00 – 17:00Venue: 1/F Ballroom C, & 3F, CNCC, Beijing China

International participating organizationsAcademy of Medicine MalaysiaAlbanian Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and TraumatologyAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons（AAOS）Arthroplasty Society In Asia(ASIA)American Association of Tissue BanksAmerican Orthopaedic Association (AOA) American Society of Bone and Mineral Research(ASBMR)AO FoundationAO Research Institute AOSpine International BoardArthroscopy Journal Social MediaAsia Pacific Arthroplasty Society(APAS)Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association(APOA)Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (APOSSM)Asia-Pacific Knee Arthroscopy Sports Medicine Society (APKASS)Asociacion Argentina de Ortopedia y TraumatologiaAustralian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society (ANZORS)Bahrain Orthopedic AssociationBangladesh Orthopedic SocietyBelgian Royal Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and TraumatologyBJEDBoard of Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)Bone and Joint Decade (BJD)Brazilian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SBOT) British Orthopaedic Research SocietyCairo University HospitalCanadian Orthopaedic Research societyCCJRCenter for Musculoskeletal SurgeryCervial Spine Research SocietyCHINESE ORTHOPAEDIC PROMOTION SOCIETYChinese Speaking Orthopaedic Society (CSOS)Colegio Mexicano De Ortopedia Czech Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology (CSOT)Danish Orthopaedic Society (DOS)Department of Joint Replacement and Tissue EngineeringDepartment of Orthopaedics & TraumatologyDivision of Orthopedic Surgery University of CalgaryDepartment Rizzoli Institute,Bologna,ItalyDept. of Orthopedics, Lund UniversityEducation Committee of AoSpine Asia Pacific BoardEducation Committee of AOSpine International BoardEFORT travelling&visiting fellowship committeeEgyptian Orthopaedic Association (EOA)Emirates Orthopaedic SocietyEpworth Medical Centre, Richmond, Victoria FacultyEstonian Orthopaedic Society (EOS)Ethiopian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (ESOT)European Hip SocietyEuropean Orthopaedic Research SocietyEuropean Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)

European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)EuroSpine JournalEuroSpine, The Spine Society of EuropeFlinders Medical Centre, Repatriation General HospitalFoot/Ankle and Trauma Surgery,Macquarie University HospitalFrench Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SOFCOT)Geriatric Fracture CenterOrthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center,USA German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine(DEGUM)German Society of Biomechanics （DGFB）Head of the Steering committee German Society for TraumatologyHong Kong College of Orthopaedic SurgeonsHong Kong Orthopaedic AssociationHospital for Special SurgeryHospital Italiano de Buenos AiresIndia Shalby HospitalsIndian Arthroplasty AssociationIndian Orthopaedic AssociationIndian Society of Hip and Knee SurgeonsIndonesian Hip & Knee Society (IHKS)Indonesian Orthopaedic AssociationInion R&DInternational Chinese Hard Tissue SocietyInternational Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)International Research Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology（SIROT）International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA)International Society of Limb Salvage(ISOLS)International Society for the Advancement of Spine SurgeryInternational Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)International Society of hip ArthroscopyIraqi Society for Orthopedic DoctorsJapan Osteoporosis societyJapanese Orthopaedic AssociationJapanese Orthopaedic Society for Knee Surgery Arthroscopy And Sports Medicine (JOSKAS)Japanese Society of Human GeneticsJordan Orthopaedic Society Journal of ArthroplastyJournal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR) Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research(JOSR)Kenya Orthopaedic AssociationKnee Society/Harvard Medical SchoolKorean Orthopaedic Association (KOA)Kosovo Society of OrthopaedicsLithuanian Society of Orthopedics and TraumatologyMalaysian Orthopaedic AssociationMedical University InnsbruckMicrosurgeryMinnesota Mayo Clinic, USANational Initiative against Osteoporosis（NIO)New Zealand Orthopaedic AssociationNordic Orthopaedic FederationNorth American Spine Society

Orthopaedic Surgery (DGOOC) German Association for Orthopaedics and Traumatology (DGOU)Orthopaedic Trauma Association(OTA)Orthopaedics Center,Bangkok HospitalOtto-von-Guericke-University of MagdeburgPan Arab Orthopaedic Association (PAOA)Panamá Sociedad Panameña De Ortopedia Y Traumatología-SpotPediatric Orthopedic Society of North Americas (POSNA)Pramongkutklao HospitalPublication & Communication Committee for SICOTRegistered Association of German Surgeons Research Group(BDC)Repatriation General HospitalRIH/Brown University Alpert Medical SchoolRoyal College of Orthopaedic Surgeon of Thailand ( RCOST) Royal Liverpool UniversitySamsung Medical CenterSaudi Arabian Orthopaedic Society(SOASSN)Scoliosis Research SocietySemmes-Murphey Neurologic&Spine InstituteSerbian Orthopaedic Trauma AssociationSingapore General HospitalSingapore Orthopaedic AssociationSociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SCHOT)Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Ortopedia y TraumatologiaSociety for Minimally Invasive Spine SurgerySociety for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine(SPRSM)South African Orthopaedic AssociationStem Cell Research & TherapySudan Orthopaedic Surgeons AssociationSwedish Orthopaedic associationSwedish Society of Sports MedicineTaiwan Orthopedic Association (TOA)The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society（AOFAS）The Chinese University of Hong KongThe European Foot & Ankle Surgery (EFAS)The General Assembly of the Association of private hospital in Schleswig-Holstein e.V.(VPKSH)The German Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (DAF)The Greek Foot and Ankle SocietyThe Hip SocietyThe Indian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle SocietyThe International Hip SocietyThe Korean Foot and Ankle SocietyThe Nordic Orthopedic FederationThe Norwegian Orthopedic AssociationThe Singapore Foot and Ankle SocietyTurkish Society of Orthopaedics & Traumatology (TSOT/TOTBID)Uganda Orthopaedic AssociationUniversity of California San FranciscoUS Orthopaedic Research SocietyWorld Association for Chinese Biomedical Engineers (WACBE)World Congress Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and TechniquesZimbabwe Orthopaedic Association

3November 15 , 2012, Thursday

Prospect of Spine Section in COA2012 Congress 2012 Annual Meeting of Chinese Joint Society

Features of Trauma in 2012 COA 2012 COA-CORS: New Starting Point, New Hope

Yan WANGChairmen of

Chinese Spine Society

Kunzheng WANGChairmen of

Chinese Joint Society

Manyi WANGChairmen of

Chinese OrthopaedicTrauma Society

Anmin CHENChairmen of

Chinese OrthopaedicResearch Society

The 7th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association will be held at China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, China on Nov 15–18, 2012. The submitted and accepted papers in spine society are the most among all COA specialty societies. Besides, the two world famous international spine associations: AOSpine and EuroSpine will cooperate with COA2012 and organize international courses for orthopaedic surgeons in China respectively on Nov.15 and Nov.16, 2012.

In the international education course, the international faculties from AOSPINE international education course which has strong influence on spine education and from EuroSpine education course which represents the research direction of world spine education will discuss issues and controversies of spinal diseases with us together. The new elected president and the immediate past president of AO-Spine: Prof. Jeffrey C. Wang and Prof. Luiz VIALLE will discuss with us four topics including the strategy for treatment to severe spinal deformity, challenge case of cervical kyphosis

and lumbar kyphosis, spine tumor and trauma in COA - AOSpine. In COA-EuroSpine, five Chinese and overseas scholars including the vice president of EuroSpine2012 and the president of EuroSpine2013, Prof. Ferran Pellisé Urquiza and the permanent member of executive committee of EuroSpine, Marek Spalzski, will discuss on the topics of minimal invasive surgery of the lumbar spine, spondylolisthesis with lysis and arthrodesis or disc arthroplasty in the cervical spine.

In the domestic spine session, we are honored to invite Prof. Weinstein, the chief editor of the medical journal Spine, and Prof. Max Aebi, the founder and past president of EuroSpine, and the chief editor of European Spine Journal to give invited speeches. COA spine section will provide consecutive interpretation in order to optimize communication between chinese and foreign scholars, and further to provide the most directly exchange opportunities for Chinese surgical majors in spinal deformity to discuss most cared deformity disorders. In a two-day meeting of international spinal section, almost two dozen world-famous professors from international spine associations like the president of SRS, Prof. Kamal Ibrahim and the new president of AO-Spine, Pro. Jeffrey C. Wang will give recent research achievements in spine area.

COA traditional instruction course lecture on spine will be provided before domestic spine section meeting gets underway on Nov 16-18, and it ought to be a boon to all kinds of spine surgeons. On Domestic Spine Session 1, the spinal deformity, cervical spine degenerative disease, cervical intervertebral disc arthoplasty, cervical spine fracture, spinal cord injury and thoracolumbar fracture, etc. will be discussed. It also provides a platform for young orthopedic surgeons giving COA award papers presentation. On Domestic Spine Session 2, minimally invasive surgery, thoracic degenerative disease, spine tuberculosis, basic research, spine tumor, infection and osteopathy, etc. would be involved. COA2012 Congress will focus on a number of spinal disorders, which implies a rational and evidence-guided evolution of Chinese spine society. After each special topic for free paper presentations, the case-based dispute and case discussion would be presided over by the experts of this domain.

The spine session of COA2012 involved much more attendees at home and abroad with further discussion and communication would be definitely larger and more internationalized than ever. The goal of COA2012 is also consistent with the objective of COA planning to be the internationalized orthopaedic association and the first-class international platform for international and domestic orthopedic surgeons’ communication. As the president of COA and the chairman of Chinese Spine Society, I wish the congress a complete success and guests from all over the world will have a happy stay in Beijing, China.

Dear colleagues and friends,The 14th annual & 7th international academic conference of Chinese

Orthopaedic Association (COA) will be held on 15th-18th of November, 2012 in China National Conference Center, Beijing, China. As an essential part of the conference, Trauma venue will give us more surprise by innovations of both content and form. Now, I would like to briefly introduce the new part applied as following. Opening ceremony

A simple but impressive opening ceremony with Trauma theme will be held on 16th, November in the general hall which accommodates more than 3000 people. I wish the opening ceremony will bring all those trauma surgeons many of surprising and shocking..

Morning of literature reportsLiterature reports will be hosted at 6:30-7:30 a.m. on 15th-18th,

November, so that the trauma surgeons will learn about the latest international research trends at the first time. There will be three branch venues in service, and each venue will allow only 50 people to enter and paid ticket is required (￥100 for each, free breakfast offered). Each venue will focus on two latest hot topics, and the surgeons can participate according to their preference. Information about topics and payment can be obtained on COA website.

Unsuccessful case analysisWe will host a seminar focusing typical unsuccessful cases analysis on the morning of 18th,

November, 1500 trauma orthopedists will share together a 2-hour discussion on four cases in order to avoid the reoccurrence of such errors efficiently later.

Innovation forum for young trauma orthopedistsInnovation forum for young trauma orthopedists will be held on the morning of 18th, November and

the years of the participants are less than 40 . As the future and hope of the trauma orthopaedics, a lot of young surgeons bold and innovative ideas, however, they have no opportunity to display. In view of this, the forum will provide a stage for those young talents to exhibit their creativeness andenthusiasm . The forum will be held in 3 venues and each could accommodate 300 people. In each venue, 6 young surgeons selected will take the chance to exhibit themselves. Also, correspondingly, 6 renowned experts will interactively communicate with the candidates and choose the final winner. Please be attention to the COA website for more details about this forum.

On behalf of the whole committee of trauma branch, we sincerely look forward to welcoming you to enjoy and appreciate the accomplishments together!

More details on the COA website

How time flies! Today we gather together in Beijing again, taking part in the 14th annual Orthopedics academic conference as well as the 7th international COA academic conference. We are gathering here again since the annual conference last year to share new achievements in the area of fundamental scientific research in orthopedics. We are expecting a wonderful meeting.

The new COA-CORS was founded in Wuhan in July of 2012. This is the first meeting since the establishment of the new COA-CORS. Thanks to the efforts and hard work of several former leaders and fellow committee members, CORS has already begun to take shape. CORS has a strong academic influence, making it an important part of COA. With the support of the orthopedics branch of the Chinese Medical Association and the joint efforts of the new members of CORS, we are looking forward to strengthening the foundation of COA-CORS by working together, the

exchanging of information, and the sharing of achievements. We hope that CORS can play a more active role than before in the promotion of orthopedics fundamental research level as well as the promotion of clinical work and the development of orthopedics transformation medical science.

Recently, we note with pleasure that more and more orthopedists have realized the importance of fundamental research. Many orthopedists, especially young orthopedists, who have PhD degrees and studied overseas have good knowledge, keen thoughts, and strong abilities. We are proud of their abundant research achievements. CORS received more than 1450 research papers this year, 60 of which will be chosen to be discussed. These papers exhibit the experience of famous experts in orthopedics as well as the innovation of young and middle-aged orthopedists. We are looking forward to the speech of each representative. We hope to receive new insights into scientific thinking. Based on the principle of optimum selection, we are also awarding the “Zhao Yisu Orthopedics Fundamental Award”. We will see the highlights of research from some excellent hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Wuhan, Chengdu, Guangzhou, etc. Also, we will see the innovative achievements of the hospitals in Ningxia, Guizhou, etc.

What’s more, 40 thematic speeches will be given by some of the top experts in international orthopedic associations. We hope the Chinese orthopedists can maintain close contact with these experts, to internationalize Chinese orthopedics research.

We firmly believe that COA-CORS will be a success; we are standing at a new starting point with new hope and new results.

As an important branch of orthopedics, joint surgery has a high position. In recent years, the development of joint surgery is rapid. Most hospitals above level 2 in China are able to complete total hip arthroplasty (THA) independently, and get a good effect. Meanwhile, such joint replacement operations as shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle are more and more common in high-level hospitals.

After the establishment of new Chinese Orthopedics Association, the re-election has been carried out for each study group. The new join group is facing many challenges and opportunities. As a new elected head of joint group, I have some assumptions and arrangements for the future work following:

1、On the base of Joint Group of Chinese Orthopedics Association, Chinese Hip Society (CHS) and Chinese Knee Society (CKS) should be established. This refining will be better for appointing specialists for the

reeducation of orthopedists, and compiling training outlines.2、Standard and admittance of joint replacement should be drafted in order to avoid medical

risks. Under the lead of national Ministry of health, admittance of joint replacement has been discussed repeatedly, and related contents are being drafted. The primary common views have been achieved that hospitals above level 2 are permitted to do simple THA, but only level-3 hospitals are allowed to do total knee arthroplasty (TKA) since TKA demands higher technology and skills. For other joints, since they are not common, we agreed that these operations should be done in level-3 hospitals. Organized by Military Medical Press and Joint Group of Chinese Orthopedics Association, we recorded 8 hip joint operations and 8 knee operations as examples, which are operated by 16 most famous specialists in China and will be showed and explained by the operators in COA 2012. This will surely promote the development of joint surgery.

3、National register system and workstation for joint replacement should be built. Sweden has built the first complete register system of the world since 1979. Register system is helpful for gaining complete epidemiology data of joint replacement, analyzing the reasons of failure, improving the skills of operator, promoting the development of artificial joint designing, and evaluating the effect of different artificial joints objectively. Many counties have built the register system for joint replacement. This could provide a large database which is helpful for operators and even the whole society. Therefore, we need a complete national/local register for joint replacement.Happily, our national joint replacement register system has been produced, and is now being tested. It only takes 10 min to input whole data of a patient. This system is simply operated, rationally designed, and expected to be put into use next year.

4、Continuing medical education. COA 2012 is held by joint group, which includes 75 lectures about joint surgery. Nearly all fields and development on joint surgery are included. We have started to produce the course on joint surgery, which is expected to be published in 2013. This will be a textbook on joint surgery, and is worth for all surgeons.

2012 Annual Meeting of Chinese Arthroscopy Society 2012 Annual Meeting of Chinese Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Surgery SocietyArthroscopic surgery is witnessing a rapid and significant development

in recent decades in China. Knee and shoulder arthroscopy are by far the most common arthroscopic procedures performed. Chinese arthroscopic surgeons have been demonstrating enthusiastic interest and great passion in extensive studies from basic research to clinical practice in diverse fields. For 2012 COA congress, we have received nearly 600 abstracts from China and more than 20 abstracts from other countries for arthroscopy and sports medicine, more than half of which are on the knee, followed by the shoulder and elbow.

Knee arthroscopy is the first introduced and most developed arthroscopic technique in China. Current topics are focused on ACL and PCL reconstruction, meniscus repair and cartilage repair. Tunnel positioning and anatomical reconstruction are at the center of discussions and studies. Rehab is one of the most important, yet too often neglected,

fields of ACL reconstruction surgery. Rehab following ACL surgery focuses on restoring motion and strength, and improving the stability of the joint to prevent future injuries. Surgical pitfalls, revision surgery, postoperative complications, multiple ligaments reconstruction, and repair or reconstruction of posteromedial and posterolateral corners are also attracting more and more interest. The concept of preserving the meniscus as much as possible after injury is generally accepted by the surgeons. With development of meniscal implant and improvement of repair devices, meniscus repair can be performed now for a wider range of meniscus diseases and injuries. Articular cartilage repair is not new in China and techniques of microfracture, osteochondral transplantation and chondrocyte implantation have also been applied. Also, new cartilage scaffolds developed by our researchers have been used clinically.

Shoulder arthroscopy sees the most rapid development recent years, and is now widely applied in the treatment of intra-articular shoulder lesions including labrum tear, rotator cuff tear, shoulder instability, shoulder stiffness, as well as extra-articular lesions including acromioclavicular injuries, deltoid contracture, spinoglenoid cysts, and scapular injury, etc. in China. Massive rotator cuff tear and new techniques such as double row are gaining popularity. Elbow arthroscopy has also been applied to treat elbow osteoarthritis, synovitis, resistant tennis elbow, elbow stiffness, and intra-articular fracture, etc. Posterolateral rotary instability of elbow joint has been studied more deeply.

In China, hip arthroscopy is also developing rapidly corresponding to the advancement of diagnostic and treatment techniques, increased incidence and identification of hip injuries, and increased demands from patients. Femoroacetabular impingement, which was once reported to be with low incidence in China (largely due to limited diagnostic methods), is gaining increasing awareness and can be treated under arthroscopy.

Ankle arthroscopy has been applied for treatment of cartilage lesions, ankle loose bodies and synovitis, etc. Subtalar arthroscopy is also used by Chinese arthroscopic surgeons to treat subtalar injuries

In order to promote the improvement and development of minimally invasive surgery of orthopaedics in China, minimally invasive spine surgery association, one of the branches under the Chinese Medical Association, was established in 2003. The minimally invasive orthopedic meeting is annually held in COA. With the support of the association and the efforts of committee members, the minimally invasive orthopedic techniques have been burgeoning in the mainland of China.

In September of this year, Professor ZHOU Yue, the chairperson of the minimally invasive spine surgery association, gathered the four vice chairperson and some committee members to Chongqing and held the manuscript reviewing meeting for annual meeting of the association in COA. The schedule, invited speakers and article categories etc., of orthopedic meeting were reached and determined after a long discussion. The minimally invasive orthopedic meeting in COA 2012 will last for two and a half days. On behalf of the organizing committee, we invite several

well-known minimally invasive spinal experts all-around the world to give guest speeches, morning courses and lunchon symposium in COA. The meeting consists of 14 symposiums, including MISS for lumbar disc herniation, discogenic low back pain and lumbar stenosis, MIS fusion technique for lumbar degenerative disease, MIS technique for spinal tumor, tuberculosis and deformity, MIS technique for spinal trauma, MISS for cervical spine diseases, imaging and navigation techniques and MISS for limb and pelvic disorder.

The minimally invasive orthopedic meeting in COA 2012 represents a multidisciplinary field not only in clinical application in minimally invasive surgery techniques and treatment, but also in discussing the development and application in high techniques of digitalization intellectualization with abiding care interest on spine. I believe that the academic communication in COA play a vital role in the progress and development of minimally invasive orthopaedic techniques in China.

November 15 , 2012, Thursday

Brief introduction to CSOS-COA-TOA-HKOA-MOA combined meeting

International Orthopaedics Sports Medicine (IOSM)

CSOS-COA-TOA-HKOA-MOA combined meeting is a grand meeting for orthopaedic experts from the Great China, such as the mainland of China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. It will take place from 17th to18th of November in 2nd Floor, Conference Room 213AB of China National Convention Center, Beijing, China. The meeting is organized by the President of Chinese Speaking Orthopaedic Society, Prof. Cheng-Kung Cheng, supported by the President of Chinese Orthopaedic Association, Prof. Yan WANG, the President of Taiwan Orthopaedic Association, Prof. Chien-Lin Liu, the president of Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Dr. Yuen-lun LEE, and the President of Macau Orthopaedic Association, Dr. Chan Wai Sin. It is held annually in COA Congress. It consists of six clinical symposia, 36 experts presentations, 26 podium free papers presentations, covering a wide range of six main themes, such as knee, hip, spine, trauma, sports medicine, and tumor. A learning and exchanging platform of specialization, standardization has been established by CSOS-COA-TOA-HKOA-MOA

combined meeting. We believe that the gathering of orthopaedic clinical experts from the Great China, followed by the exchanging and discussion of clinical experiences and novel medical technology, will all bring you an unprecedented benefit. CSOS-COA-TOA-HKOA-MOA combined meeting looks forward to your participation.

The experts invited in this CSOS-COA-TOA-HKOA-MOA combined meeting Experts from COATie-Bing QU, Yi-Xin ZHOU, Xian-Long ZHANG, Ji-Ying CHEN, Yue ZHOU, Jian-Guo ZHANG,

Man-Yi WANG, Pei-Fu TANG, Shi-Yi CHEN, Yi-Ming ZHU, Wei GUO, Xiao-Hui NIUExperts from TOAKuo-Cheng SHIH, Ying-He Chen, Ing-Ho Chen, Tzai-Chiu Yu, Shien-Shen Lee, Chi-Kuang Feng,

Yen-Jen Chen, Chien-Lin Liu, Pei-Yuan LEE, Yuan-Kun Tu, Hsiao-Li MA, Chih-Hwa CHEN, Leou-Chyr LIN, Cheng-Fong Chen, Tain-Hsiung Chen

Experts from HKOA Kwong Yuen CHIU, Yiu Chung WONG, Wai Hong YUEN, Wai Leuk TSANG, Yuen-lun LEE, Pui

Yau LAU, Man Chee CHEUNG, Ning TANG, Sheung Tung HO, Shu Hang YUNG, Wilson Li, Kai-Ming Chan, Kwok Chuen WONG, Ying Lee LAM

The International Orthopaedics Sports Medicine (IOSM) Program is the first ever instructional course on Orthopaedics Sports Medicine jointly organized by international renowned associations: European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy, Sport Medicine Society (APKASS), International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) and COA.

The stimulating and interactive program essentially focuses on clinical problem-solving and current controversies through debates and discussions among world’s top experts, namely Niek Van Dijk, Freddie FU, Mitsuo Ochi, Christer Rolf, KM Chan, Patrick Yung, Chih-Hwa Chen and the leading local experts from COA. The course is also illustrated with state-of-the-art surgery and update case review to keep the participants abreast of the recent surgical advancement in the area of Orthopaedic Sports medicine.

With such unique style and interactive course design, the organizers aim to encourage and facilitate more meaningful podium and floor exchanges among presenters, panelists, and participants.

The IOSM instructional course brings to you two hottest topics on Orthopaedic Sports medicine: ACL and Foot & Ankle injuries. Achilles tendinopathies and ruptures emerged as the headline since the 2012 Olympic event with Liu Xiang tear his Achilles tendon again during the game – another good lesson leant.

This IOSM aims to discuss every procedure in details with illustrations of problem cases, review of recent literature and above all, a share of experience amongst the world’s top experts on their personal experience in these two hottest topics in the OSM arena. Specific topics on their respective latest surgical techniques and research’s best patient care will also be discussed. Debates are designed to bring out controversies and stimulate new thinking.

All audience are encouraged to challenge the experts!!

Cheng-Kung Cheng Chinese Speaking

Orthopedic Society (CSOS)

Kai-ming Chan

Yue ZHOUChairmen of

Chinese OrthopaedicMinimally InvasiveSurgery Society

Yingfang AOChairmen of

Chinese ArthroscopySociety

which respond poorly to other traditional treatments. Chinese Society of Arthroscopy and its board members have been making great efforts to promote

arthroscopy in China, as well as international communication and cooperation. They also join efforts with national and international counterparts and societies to conduct professional activities and hold international meetings. International communication is important to learn from the world contemporary concepts and techniques and to show the world development of arthroscopy in China.

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