A two day interactive course with lectures, discussions, workshops, and clinical case presentations dealing with a wide variety of problems related to the patellofemoral joint.

The first day is dedicated to patellar instability and patellar mal-tracking while the second day is for patellofemoral arthritis.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Surgeons with a specialist interest in knee problems who wish to gain from the experience of some of the pioneers in this field.

Specialist Registrars wanting to gain further knowledge in dealing with a very common yet difficult problem of the knee.

Delegates, in small goups, will practice the reconstruction of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) and the replacement of patellofemoral joint on saw-bone.

The sessions will include surgical video demonstrations and will be chaired by the design surgeon or surgeons proficient in these techniques.

A key element to the meeting will be these discussions. Both the faculty and delegates will be presented with a wide variety of clinical cases.

The panel will then discuss the treatment options based on their surgical experience and expertise and then open the floor to debate and discussion – you can be sure of a wide variety of views on outcomes, procedures, complications and other issues relating the the knee.

Discussion and debate is a key part of any course, that’s why there will be an opportunity for delegates and faculty to network over an informal dinner on Friday evening.

You will be able to enjoy some of the finest local Indian cuisine that Birmingham is renowned for, at one of the local restaurants, you can confirm your place when completing the delegate booking form.

The course is based at the recently opened New Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, the city’s first new acute hospital for 70 years.

The main conference will take place in their new purpose built, tiered lecture theatre in the hospitals Education Centre, which boasts the very latest in audio visual technology with breakout sessions immediately opposite the auditorium.