EUROPEAN
KNEE
SOCIETY
General Information
Legal Organizer (PCO)
MCI Deutschland GmbH
MCI – Berlin Office
Markgrafenstr. 56
10117 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 20 45 90
Fax:
+49 30 20 45 950
E-mail: [email protected]
Industrial Exhibition/Symposia and Sponsoring
[email protected]
Venue
Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
Friedrichstraße 151
10117 Berlin
Scientific Organization
European Knee Society (EKS)
About EKS
The EKS was created in 2014 in order to group European key
opinion leaders in the field of the degenerative knee and knee
arthroplasty. Over 60 knee experts in Europe have in the meantime
joined this new society, with the aim to strengthen and consolidate
the European knowledge and expertise in this domain.
The main goals of EKS are:
 to advance knowledge of degenerative knee pathology and
knee arthroplasty.
 to provide an appropriate educational setting that maintains
the highest level of professional standards in order to promote
continuous advancements in professional knowledge and
improved treatment of degenerative disorders of the knee and
knee arthroplasty.
 to create an optimum environment to enhance education,
research and treatment of degenerative knee pathology and
arthroplasty.
 to promote and maintain professional standards to provide the
best care to patients with degenerative pathology of the knee
joint and arthroplasty of the knee.
Official Language
The course language is English.
Certification
The certification at the Berlin Chamber of Physicians (Berliner Ärztekammer) is submitted.
www.europeankneesociety.com
It’s not just what we make...
It’s what we make possible.
Berlin | March 31 to April 1, 2016
At Zimmer Biomet, we pursue possibilities.
It’s our promise to look beyond what’s possible now
and discover what’s possible next.
Every day, we focus on improving musculoskeletal healthcare.
It’s all we do. It’s all we have ever done.
We are committed to working by your side,
and to break through boundaries in pursuit
of exceptional patient outcomes.
1st EKS Spring
Training Course
“Principles in management
of knee osteoarthritis”
Visit us on the web at zimmerbiomet.com
©2015 Zimmer Biomet
www.europeankneesociety.com
Welcome Message
Program
Registration
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Thursday, March 31, 2016
The European Knee Society is proud to invite you to our EKS Spring
Training Course 2016 in Berlin on March 31 to April 1, 2016.
Session 1: Pre-TKA Solutions (Osteotomy/UKA)
 Analysis of deformities
 Principles and technique in deformity correction
 Unicompartimental OA: Osteotomy vs. UKA
 Principles in UKA
 PF-replacement and combined PFJ/Uni
 Alternatives? Kinespring, Interpos. Spacers, Hemi-Cap
To register, please visit www.europeankneesociety.com. You can
either register online or download the registration form provided
on the website. Early registration is encouraged to benefit from
discounted rates.
We look forward to a fantastic program, with lectures by top experts in
the field of knee arthroplasty and the degenerative knee.
The program is very practically oriented, with abundant take home
messages, as well as tips and tricks by some of the best arthroplasty
surgeons in Europe. Several sessions are completely dedicated to
video-presentations, demonstrating the current surgical practice in
routine as well as more complex TKA, as performed by the experts.
The mission of the European Knee Society is to provide education at
the highest level, and no doubt this will happen in Berlin.
So join us in Berlin!
Kind regards,
Session 2: Primary TKA
 What is the biomechanical goal in TKA?
 Indication: Is there any evidence?
 Patients expectations and outcome
 Implant position: What are we aiming for?
 Preoperative planning and patient preparation
 Approaches in TKA
 Navigation and PSI: Helpful or not?
In between highly interactive small group sessions with the faculty
including hands on planning and techniques.
Friday, April 1, 2016
Prof. Dr. Johan Bellemans
Prof. Dr. Carsten Perka
President of the EKS
Host of the EKS Spring Training Course 2016
Session 3: Technique in primary TKA
 All-Femur first technique
 Extension-Gap first technique
 Managing the Varus-Knee
 Managing the Valgus-Knee
 Managing flexion contracture
 Managing patellofemoral problems
Session 4: “Hot topics”
 Should I do my TKA as a one-day procedure?
 Should I preserve my ACL and PCL?
 Should I change my perioperative management? The ECG
 Should I do kinematic Alignment?
Key Dates to Remember
Start Online Registration:
December 14, 2015
Early Registration Deadline:
January 25, 2016
Online Registration Closes:
March 14, 2016
Please do indicate your preliminary interest by sending your
contact details to [email protected] to sign up for e-mail
updates though this will of course not commit you further.
Session 5: Painful TKA
 Infection
 Loosening and bone loss
 Instability
 Malpositioning
 The stiff knee
 Systematic algorithm for painful UKA/TKA
Session 6: “My worst case”
In between highly interactive small group sessions with the faculty
including best scientific papers, and techniques.
Congress Dinner (tickets are available for € 65)
March 31, 2016 (Thursday), 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
HABEL am Reichstag, Luisenstr. 19, 10117 Berlin
On-site registration will be possible.
Registration Fees
Delegate
Early Bird
until January 25, 2016
Late Fees
from January 26, 2016
€ 400
€ 450
Registration fee for delegates covers:
 Admission to scientific sessions
 Lunch break
 Coffee breaks
 Admission to exhibition
 Final program
Methods of Payment
All fees are stated in EUR, incl. VAT. We recommend payment by
credit card (international bank accounts only) or debit order (german
bank accounts only). The following credit cards are accepted:
American Express, Eurocard/MasterCard, Visa. The transmission of
your data in the internet is securely encrypted.
Confirmation
Upon receipt of full payment of the fees, a confirmation letter will be
sent by e-mail.
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation of participation by January 25, 2016,
registration fees will be refunded. However, a handling fee of
€ 20 per person will apply. After that date, registration fees are
non-refundable. Name changes entail a handling fee of € 10 per
registration. In case of no-show or early departure, a refund of
registration fees is not possible. The organizers will only accept
refund requests in writing. Should you have any special requests
for the processing of your invoice, please specify them when filling
out your registration form. The re-issuing of an invoice entails a € 10
handling fee. Prices of sub-contractors are based on the current
tariffs and VAT rate. All prices and details beyond our control are
subject to change.
Accommodation
The Maritim proArte Hotel offers special room rates for the EKS
2016. Please make your reservation at www.maritim.com and enter
the promotional code European Knee Society. The price for the room
will be reduced for 10 % until 4 weeks prior to the event. Please note
that the capacity is limited and early booking is recommended.