XVIII. Shoulder Surgery Course

February 25-27, 2027

3 DAYS  •  12 LIVE SURGERIES  •  TOP-CLASS INTERNATIONAL FACULTY  •  WET LAB 

Refixation Update 2027 in Münster

Advanced international shoulder surgery course

Refixation Update 2027 is a specialized continuing medical education course dedicated to modern reconstruction techniques in orthopedic and trauma surgery. The event is designed for surgeons seeking a focused, evidence-based update that supports operative decision-making in daily clinical practice.

In an increasingly complex surgical environment, the Refixation Update addresses a key need: translating current scientific evidence, evolving techniques, and clinical experience into clear, practical operative strategies. Instead of broad congress topics, the course concentrates on reconstruction as a core surgical competence, providing depth, relevance, and direct applicability in the operating room.

The program combines clinical case discussions, operative videos, and structured decision pathways to illustrate how reconstruction techniques can be applied in different anatomical regions and clinical scenarios. Emphasis is placed on indication setting, technique selection, complication management, and revision strategies, always grounded in literature and real-world surgical experience

Course Chairmen
Prof. Dr. med. Jörn Steinbeck
Dr. med. Kai-Axel Witt
PD Dr. med. Malte Holschen

Advanced international shoulder surgery course

Refixation Update 2027 is a specialized continuing medical education course dedicated to modern reconstruction techniques in orthopedic and trauma surgery. The event is designed for surgeons seeking a focused, evidence-based update that supports operative decision-making in daily clinical practice.

In an increasingly complex surgical environment, the Refixation Update addresses a key need: translating current scientific evidence, evolving techniques, and clinical experience into clear, practical operative strategies. Instead of broad congress topics, the course concentrates on reconstruction as a core surgical competence, providing depth, relevance, and direct applicability in the operating room.

The program combines clinical case discussions, operative videos, and structured decision pathways to illustrate how reconstruction techniques can be applied in different anatomical regions and clinical scenarios. Emphasis is placed on indication setting, technique selection, complication management, and revision strategies, always grounded in literature and real-world surgical experience

Course Chairmen
Prof. Dr. med. Jörn Steinbeck
Dr. med. Kai-Axel Witt
PD Dr. med. Malte Holschen

Program

As of October 12, 2026 (subject to change).

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Thursday, February 25, 2027     |     Rotator Cuff, Instability & Primary Arthroplasty

Rotator Cuff

11:00–12:15 | Chairs: J. Steinbeck, R. Gobezie

5 min
LHB – fix it or leave it?
J. Kircher
5 min
Partial tears – debridement vs repair?
W. Pötzl
5 min
Double-row reconstruction – is there a gold standard?
S. Siebenlist
5 min
Re-Live: subscapularis repair
J. Agneskirchner
5 min
Re-Live: posterosuperior cuff tear
M. Schär
5 min
Biological augmentation in rotator cuff surgery
R. Barco
5 min
Finding the cutting edge in massive tears – repair vs salvage treatment?
L. Neyton
5 min
Failed cuff repair – leave it or treat it?
A. Hachem
5 min
Massive cuff tears – debridement vs partial repair
C. Fialka
5 min
Massive cuff tears – balloon vs SCR vs muscle transfer
R. Gobezie
25 min
Case-related panel discussion

Live Surgery I & II – Rotator Cuff Surgery

12:15–13:30 | Chairs: P. Raiss, R. Barco

12:15–13:30
Rotator cuff repair
B. Parsons
12:15–13:30
Rotator cuff repair + CuffMend (LBS)
K.-A. Witt
13:30–14:00

Break

Live Surgery III & IV – Shoulder Instability

14:00–15:15 | Chairs: A. Hachem, M.-O. Gauci

14:00-15:15
arthroscopic anterior bone block
M. Holschen
14:00–15:15
Acute AC joint dislocation
S. Braun
15:15–15:45

Break

Instability & Sports Trauma

15:45–16:45 | Chairs: J. Agneskirchner, L. Neyton

5 min
First-time dislocation – how to manage?
B. El-Zayat
5 min
Recurrent anterior shoulder instability - arthroscopic Bankart to open Latarjet - my algorithm
B. Sanderhoff Olsen
5 min
Glenoid fracture
J. Agneskirchner
5 min
Do we always need bony augmentation in revision cases?
B. Parsons
5 min
Re-Live: arthroscopic Latarjet
P. Raiss
5 min
Posterior instability – my algorithm
S. Siebenlist
5 min
Re-Live: posterior instability
A. Hachem
5 min
Re-Live: AC joint dislocation
D. Akgün
20 min
Case-related panel discussion
16:45-17:15

Break

Arthroplasty I – Degenerative

17:15–18:30 | Chairs: A. Niemeier, L. Seebauer

5 min
Anatomic vs reverse in degenerative disease – decision algorithm
A. Schneeberger
5 min
ATSA: the glenoid – the unsolved problem?
P. Raiss
5 min
Pyrocarbon in primary OA – the game changer?
L. Neyton
5 min
Glenoid deformity – always RTSA?
K.-A. Witt
5 min
How I adapt my RTSA to the indication
R. Gobezie
5 min
Humeral vs glenoidal lateralization in RTSA – my approach
L. Seebauer
5 min
What is the ideal humeral inclination in RTSA?
R. Gobezie
5 min
RTSA for CLEER patients – lateralization or tendon transfer?
M.-O. Gauci
5 min
Planning in shoulder arthroplasty: when, why and how?
B. Parsons
30 min
Case-related panel discussion

Friday, February 26,  2027   |    8 Live Surgeries in Shoulder Arthroplasty

Live Surgery V & VI – Shoulder Arthroplasty

08:30–10:00 | Chairs: B. Parsons, S. Siebenlist

08:30–10:00
Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA)
K.-A. Witt
08:30–10:00
Pyrocarbon shoulder arthroplasty
L. Neyton
10:00–10:30

Break

Live Surgery VII & VIII – Advanced Shoulder Arthroplasty

10:30–12:00 | Chairs: C. Fialka, S. Braun

10:30–12:00
BIO-RSA for osteoarthritis with B2/B3
P. Raiss
10:30–12:00
MIO-RSA for osteoarthritis with B2/B3
R. Gobezie
12:00–13:00

Lunch Workshop

Live Surgery IX & X – Shoulder Arthroplasty

13:00–14:30 | Chairs: L. Seebauer, U. Brunner

13:00–14:30
Stemless RTSA
J. Agneskirchner
13:00–14:30
RTSA after failed anatomic shoulder arthroplasty
J. Steinbeck
14:30–15:00

Break

Live Surgery XI & XII – Advanced Shoulder Arthroplasty

15:00–17:00 | Chairs: J. Kircher, P. Raiss

15:00–17:00
RTSA - proximal humerus fracture
A. Hachem
15:00–17:00
Humeral reconstruction prosthesis
J. Steinbeck

Saturday, February 27, 2027    |     Complex, Trauma & Revision Arthroplasty

Arthroplasty II – Trauma & Complex

09:00–11:00 | Chairs: P. Raiss, R. Gobezie

5 min
Proximal humerus fractures: modern strategies for joint preservation
C. Fialka
5 min
Treatment algorithm for proximal humerus fractures
A. Wafaisade
5 min
PHF in the geriatric setting - reverse arthroplasty with early mobilization vs conservative treatment - what wins?
M. Holschen
5 min
Fracture sequelae – any viable option besides RTSA?
P. Raiss
5 min
Severely retroverted glenoid – bone vs metal?
Y. Ameziane
5 min
Rheumatoid arthritis – factors to consider
U. Brunner
5 min
Too young for reverse? Defining the limits in complex shoulder cases
B. Parsons
5 min
Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in shoulder arthroplasty – evidence vs instinct
M.-O. Gauci
5 min
Navigation vs PSI – is the effort worth the outcome?
R. Barco
5 min
The impact of artificial intelligence on shoulder arthroplasty in 2027
M.-O. Gauci
60 min
Case-related panel discussion
11:00–11:30

Break

Arthroplasty III – Advanced & Revision

11:30–13:30 | Chairs: J. Steinbeck, L. Seebauer

5 min
The painful TSA/RSA with normal radiographs: diagnostic approach and work-up
B. Sanderhoff Olsen
5 min
Convertible implants in revision RSA: when to retain and when to revise?
B. Parsons
5 min
Scapular spine and acromion fractures: from conservative management to preventive ORIF
L. Seebauer
5 min
How to define and work up periprosthetic infection in 2027
D. Akgün
5 min
Treatment of periprosthetic infection – DAIR vs one-stage vs two-stage revision
C. Fialka
5 min
Glenoid bone loss in revision – what defines the limits of revision RTSA?
R. Gobezie
5 min
Humeral bone loss – APC vs reconstruction prosthesis
A. Hachem
5 min
Periprosthetic humeral fractures in RTSA
A. Wafaisade
5 min
Salvaging the salvage procedure – the burden of revising the revision
J. Steinbeck
5 min
Is there any option after RTSA – hemi-CTA or hemi-RTSA?
A. Niemeier
60 min
Case-related panel discussion

Hands-on Wet Lab Courses

MobileLabs will be located directly in front of the Mövenpick Hotel, offering hands-on practice with cadaveric specimens to help you apply the techniques you have learned.

Each session is limited to four participants, with two participants working on each cadaver. Experienced surgeons will provide one-on-one instruction, personalized guidance, and practical tips, as well as answer your specific questions

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Mobile Lab | February 25, 2027

10:00-12:00
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
12:00-14:00
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)
14:00-16:00
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
16:00-18:00
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)

Mobile Lab | February 26, 2027

08:00-10:00
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
10:00-12:00
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)
14:00-16:00
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
16:00-18:00
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)

Mobile Lab | February 27, 2027

09:00-11:00
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
11:00-13:00
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)

Tickets

Tickets for Refixation Update 2027 will be available starting in early November 2026. The exact ticket sales launch date will be announced in our newsletter.

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Conference

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Industry Sponsorship & Participation

We are pleased to invite you to participate as a partner and exhibitor at Refixation Update 2027, a specialized, CME-certified medical education course focused on modern refixation techniques in orthopedic and trauma surgery.

The event brings together a select audience of surgeons and clinical decision-makers, offering industry partners targeted visibility and valuable opportunities for professional exchange. The compact format encourages direct interaction, with scientific sessions and the exhibition located close together and ample opportunities for in-depth discussions.

A range of sponsorship and exhibition options is available within an independent, high-quality educational environment that adheres to applicable compliance requirements. We would be pleased to discuss options tailored to your needs.

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Venue

Mövenpickhotel Münster
Kardinal-von-Galen-Ring 65
48149 Münster

Deutsche Bahn event ticket

Participants of REFIXATION Update 2027 can take advantage of exclusive DB event tickets for long‑distance travel throughout Germany (ICE, IC/EC).

Your benefits:

  • Up to 10% price advantage compared to regular saver and flexible fares
  • Additional discount with BahnCard 25/50
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Intercongress GmbH

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Intercongress

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Registration Service

Registration Department
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Scientific Chairs

Course Chairmen
Prof. Dr. Jörn Steinbeck
Dr. Kai-Axel Witt
PD Dr. Malte Holschen

Scientific Organisation
Dr. Yacine Ameziane
Jan Lammers
Dr. Alexandros Kiriazis

Organizer

Intercongress GmbH

Intercongress GmbH
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79106 Freiburg
www.intercongress.de

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