Münster, Germany (Mövenpick Hotel)
February 25-27, 2027
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
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?
5 min
Partial tears – debridement vs repair?
5 min
Double-row reconstruction – is there a gold standard?
5 min
Re-Live: subscapularis repair
5 min
Re-Live: posterosuperior cuff tear
5 min
Biological augmentation in rotator cuff surgery
5 min
Finding the cutting edge in massive tears – repair vs salvage treatment?
5 min
Failed cuff repair – leave it or treat it?
5 min
Massive cuff tears – debridement vs partial repair
5 min
Massive cuff tears – balloon vs SCR vs muscle transfer
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
12:15–13:30
Rotator cuff repair + CuffMend (LBS)
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
14:00–15:15
Acute AC joint dislocation
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?
5 min
Recurrent anterior shoulder instability - arthroscopic Bankart to open Latarjet - my algorithm
5 min
Glenoid fracture
5 min
Do we always need bony augmentation in revision cases?
5 min
Re-Live: arthroscopic Latarjet
5 min
Posterior instability – my algorithm
5 min
Re-Live: posterior instability
5 min
Re-Live: AC joint dislocation
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
5 min
ATSA: the glenoid – the unsolved problem?
5 min
Pyrocarbon in primary OA – the game changer?
5 min
Glenoid deformity – always RTSA?
5 min
How I adapt my RTSA to the indication
5 min
Humeral vs glenoidal lateralization in RTSA – my approach
5 min
What is the ideal humeral inclination in RTSA?
5 min
RTSA for CLEER patients – lateralization or tendon transfer?
5 min
Planning in shoulder arthroplasty: when, why and how?
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)
08:30–10:00
Pyrocarbon shoulder arthroplasty
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
10:30–12:00
MIO-RSA for osteoarthritis with B2/B3
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
13:00–14:30
RTSA after failed anatomic shoulder arthroplasty
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
15:00–17:00
Humeral reconstruction prosthesis
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
5 min
Treatment algorithm for proximal humerus fractures
5 min
PHF in the geriatric setting - reverse arthroplasty with early mobilization vs conservative treatment - what wins?
5 min
Fracture sequelae – any viable option besides RTSA?
5 min
Severely retroverted glenoid – bone vs metal?
5 min
Rheumatoid arthritis – factors to consider
5 min
Too young for reverse? Defining the limits in complex shoulder cases
5 min
Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in shoulder arthroplasty – evidence vs instinct
5 min
Navigation vs PSI – is the effort worth the outcome?
5 min
The impact of artificial intelligence on shoulder arthroplasty in 2027
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
5 min
Convertible implants in revision RSA: when to retain and when to revise?
5 min
Scapular spine and acromion fractures: from conservative management to preventive ORIF
5 min
How to define and work up periprosthetic infection in 2027
5 min
Treatment of periprosthetic infection – DAIR vs one-stage vs two-stage revision
5 min
Glenoid bone loss in revision – what defines the limits of revision RTSA?
5 min
Humeral bone loss – APC vs reconstruction prosthesis
5 min
Periprosthetic humeral fractures in RTSA
5 min
Salvaging the salvage procedure – the burden of revising the revision
5 min
Is there any option after RTSA – hemi-CTA or hemi-RTSA?
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
Mobile Lab | February 25, 2027
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)
Mobile Lab | February 26, 2027
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic; Reverse)
Mobile Lab | February 27, 2027
Arthroscopic Basics (Subacromial Procedures) and Advanced Procedures (Rotator Cuff Repair; Biceps Tenodesis; Bankart Repair)
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.
Conference
Networking
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.
Compliance
Refixation Update 2027 will be submitted for evaluation to Ethical MedTech.
Exhibitors
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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
- Climate-friendly and comfortable travel on DB long-distance services
Further questions? Please contact us!
Registration Service
Registration Department
Intercongress
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
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