BioTrib is pleased to announce the ‘Preclinical testing and simulation in shoulder replacements’ Symposium which will explore the assessments and wider context of shoulder replacements. Interventions of the shoulder are seen by many as the new frontier in arthroplasty where current outcomes are poor than those observed in knee and hip replacements. This higher failure rate is believed to arise from a range of interrelated factors including instability in the shoulder complex, rotator cuff damage as well as wear. To this end Healthcare, Academic and Industry Experts deliver keynote presentations from clinical drivers, through to experimental and in silico trials exploring the challenges faced when assessing new technologies in the shoulder. There are both opportunities to ask questions at the end of each session and at a more in-depth panel discussion at the end of the symposium.

Speakers include:

Mr David Limb, Elbow and Shoulder Surgeon, EFORT First Vice President & Leeds Teaching Hospitals, UK.

Dr Kyle Snethen, Zimmer Biomet, USA

Dr Stephanie Smith, Ph.D, Div. of spinal devices (6B): Office of Health technology (OHT) 6: Office of Orthopedic Devices. US

Dr Kathleen Denis, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KU Leuven, BE

Prof Alex Frangi, University of Leeds, UK

BioTrib is a EU funded European Training Network (ETN) comprising 5 Beneficiaries from the UK, Sweden and Switzerland together with 11 partners from across the globe including organisations in Australia and China as well as Europe. The research focus for BioTrib is biotribology that is the friction, lubrication and wear in natural and artificial joints.

** This is an on-line event. Tickets are free but early booking is advised. Attendees will receive the link to join via Zoom the day before the event **

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