Practical Course Orthopedics

15/01/2026

PCO 2026: learn, practice, perform! 🚀 💫

The Course Directors Pr. Étienne Cavaignac, Pr. Nicolas Reina, Pr. Matthieu Ollivier, and Pr. Sébastien Parratte are thrilled to announce that PCO 2026 is officially open for registration! 🎉

Join us in Toulouse, from 2-3 July 2026, for the 4th edition of .

After the incredible success of PCO 2025, we’re back with an even more interactive, hands-on, and inspiring program. This is your chance to:

🔹 Learn from world-renowned experts
🔹 Exchange best practices in orthopedic treatment
🔹 Enhance your skills to improve patient outcomes

⏳ Early bird registration is now open – register before 3 March to secure your spot! ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wZ6H2

Let’s make unforgettable, we can’t wait to welcome you in Toulouse! 🌟

15/01/2026

New case: Management of a periprostetic femoral fracture 🔍

Part 1 - A 68-year-old woman presented after a fall, 2 weeks after implantation of left bipolar hemiarthroplasty. 🏥

Discover the complete clinical presentation and imaging and share your opinion on diagnosis and treatment.

How would you approach fracture assessment in this situation? ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wZ6rc

13/01/2026

Live clinic - Osteotomy, UKA, TKA, Revision 🎥

Take a front-row seat for a live, case-based journey into knee degeneration management, guided by Sébastien Lustig, Sébastien Parratte, and Anders Troelsen on stage.

Three real patients. Three complex situations.

🦿 A painful TKA with persistent swelling and functional limitation
⚖️ A borderline UKA indication with ACL deficiency and medial OA
📐 A varus knee with preserved ligaments and bone-on-bone contact

Through structured clinical examination and imaging analysis, discover how these leading surgeons decide between the different treatment options. 👉🏼 https://brnw.ch/21wZ3kY

Discover how top surgeons approach complex knee degeneration through live patient examinations and step-by-step treatment decision-making.

31/12/2025

2025 was a year of learning, innovation, and hands-on exploration! ⭐

From the OR to the conference floor, from clinical challenges to surgical breakthroughs, the community has shared moments of insight, discovery, and skill-building. 🙌🏼

Discovert the top content! ➡️ Why tibial slope matters in injuries?
From diagnosis to surgical management, explore how tibial slope impacts ACL injury scenarios and decision-making. Gain surgical tips and best practices to optimise outcomes in this must-watch PCO .

Watch the webinar 👉🏼 https://brnw.ch/21wYJVW

29/12/2025

Biological failure of the ACL graft 🧬🦵

Graft integration is essential for ACL reconstruction success. This presentation reviews biological factors influencing outcomes, including age, s*x, smoking, graft choice, fixation methods, and tissue preservation.

Watch the slides 👉🏼 https://brnw.ch/21wYGFx

26/12/2025

Robotic-assisted revision from UKA to TKA 🤖

Discover a step-by-step robotic-assisted revision from unicompartmental to total arthroplasty.

From landmark registration to prosthesis removal and patellar resection, follow a precise subvastus approach guided by Etienne Cavaignac. 👉🏼 https://brnw.ch/21wYDDB

PUC revision by TKA can be done with the help of robotics. In this exemple, Etienne Cavaignac uses CORI to do so.

23/12/2025

Matthieu Ollivier shares why you should not miss 2026 in Toulouse from 1–3 July. 🎥

This is your chance to put practical learning first: gain hands-on experience, exchange ideas with leading international experts, and deepen your knowledge in hip and knee surgery. 🚀

From Live Clinics and Virtual Fellowships to Best-of Congresses and new Surgical Techniques Sessions, PCO 2026 offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of practice. 🙌🏼

📅 Dates: 1–3 July 2026
📍 Location: Toulouse, France

22/12/2025

🏥 PART 2 – Severe pain, limb shortening, and altered gait in a 60-year-old woman raise the question of advanced hip dysplasia and its optimal management.

According to the poll, 86% of respondents graded the dysplasia as Crowe IV, while 62% favored total hip replacement with subtrochanteric osteotomy. Restoration of the hip center and leg-length adjustment were most often identified as key surgical rules 🗳️.

Explore the full radiological analysis, the final diagnostic classification, and the surgical strategy selected. 👉🏼 https://brnw.ch/21wYz55

16/12/2025

Lesions of the secondary stabilisers of the knee 🦵🏼

Explore the key secondary stabilisers of the knee with Etienne Cavaignac and learn why lesions of these structures should never be overlooked in clinical decision-making. 👨🏻‍⚕️

Learn key insights 👉🏼 https://brnw.ch/21wYpdo

12/12/2025

Management of a dysplasia in a middle-aged woman 🔍

Part 1 - A 60-year-old woman presents with severe hip pain, limb shortening, and a limp. Explore her clinical picture and the key elements guiding the classification and management of hip dysplasia in middle-aged patients. 🏥

Learn more 👉🏼 https://brnw.ch/21wYieU

10/12/2025

Learn from one of the leading surgeons in the US as Ran Schwarzkopf shares his approach to managing complex revisions ⚙️🦴.

Step inside the OR and follow a demanding case involving cup migration in a 53-year-old active patient, with practical tips on navigation, implant positioning, screw strategy, and workflow optimisation.

Do you want to know more about the use of robotics in preoperative templating, dual-mobility options, efficiency and workflow? Then this virtual fellowship is a must-watch! ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wYfes

04/12/2025

Reducing re-rupture risk in football ACL repair 🔍

ACL surgery in football requires more than mechanics ⚽️.

Explore how graft biology, patient factors, stump preservation and lateral tenodesis can enhance stability in football players and reduce re-rupture.

View the sildes 👉🏼https://brnw.ch/21wY4ab