We are not ready for joint replacement 2026!
The conference is intended for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, rehabilitation doctors, physiotherapists, coaches, and other health and sports professionals.
The theme of the conference: arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries, injury prevention, testing, and rehabilitation. A workshop has become a tradition — cutting ages presentation of the latest technological solutions aimed at strengthening the cooperation between patient – doctor – physiotherapist.
Organizers: LTHEALTH Cluster together with the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU).
We are proud that the conference is held under the patronage of ESSKA – European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy.
The conference take place: Žalgiris Arena Amphitheatre, Kaunas, Lithuania
Date: March 20, 2026
After the conference, we invite you to join us for dinner, to have good time with colleagues, and from 7:30 p.m., to enjoy the EuroLeague basketball game: Kaunas “ŽALGIRIS” vs. Madrid “REAL”!
You can purchase tickets here: https://abili.eu/shop/konferencija/conference-registration-we-are-not-ready-for-the-joint-replacement-2026/
Pricing
| Until January 31, 2026 | From February 1, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, doctors, rehabilitation specialists | 195 Eur | 250 Eur |
| Physiotherapists | 165 Eur | 200 Eur |
| Residents, students | 120 Eur | 150 Eur |
AGENDA
| ŽALGIRIO ARENA, KAUNAS | ||||
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| Start time | End time | Title | Speaker | Country |
| 08:30 | 09:00 | Registration | ||
| 09:00 | 09:15 | Welcome speech | ||
| 09:15 | 09:30 | The post ACL rehabilitation consensus (ESSKA/AOSSM/AASPT). |
Thomas Patt, MD, PhD
Thomas Patt, MD, PhD. |
Netherlands |
| 09:30 | 09:45 | ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Meniscus Rehabilitation Consensus . |
Robert Prill PT, PhD
Robert Prill PT, PhD. |
Germany |
| 09:45 | 10:00 | Quad vs HS in ACL reconstruction. |
Michael Nieboer, MD, PhD
Michael Nieboer, MD, PhD. |
Netherlands |
| 10:00 | 10:15 | ACL reconstruction strategy in Ukraine. Kyiev. |
Ruslan Sergienko, MD, Prof.
Ruslan Sergienko, MD, Prof.. |
Ukraine |
| 10:15 | 10:30 | My ACL revisions strategy. Most important remarks. |
Leho Rips, MD, PhD
Leho Rips, MD, PhD. |
Estonia |
| 10:30 | 10:45 | Our ACL revisions. Clinical cases and follow-up. |
Rimtautas Gudas, MD, Prof.
Rimtautas Gudas, MD, Prof.. |
Lithuania |
| 10:45 | 11:00 | Meniscus Root Repair. What is new in 2026? |
Filip Hudecek, MD
Filip Hudecek, MD. |
Czech Republic |
| 11:00 | 11:30 | Coffe breake | ||
| 11:30 | 11:45 | 10-year data clinical results, and guidelines. |
Rene Verdonk, MD, Prof.
Rene Verdonk, MD, Prof.. |
Belgium |
| 11:45 | 12:00 | Menisci repair with Menix Duo system. | France | |
| 12:00 | 12:15 | When the Numbers Miss the Narrative: Why Fewer injuries ≠ Athlete health. |
Joseph Janosky, ATC, PT, PhD
Joseph Janosky, ATC, PT, PhD. |
United States |
| 12:15 | 12:30 | Behind the Scenes: From Medical Assessment to Athletic Performance (From Hard Days to Game Days: The Journey Behind Every Victory). |
Justinas Grainys, S&C Coach
Justinas Grainys, S&C Coach. |
Lithuania |
| 12:30 | 12:45 | ACL nonsurgical approach and physio/strength training. |
Mati Arend, PT, PhD
Mati Arend, PT, PhD. |
Estonia |
| 12:45 | 13:00 | Disccussion | ||
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Lunch, meet your friends | ||
| 14:00 | 14:30 | Workshop: "Enhancing ACL Care with Connected Tools" | France | |
| 14:30 | 14:50 | Osteoarthritis and Osteotomies around the knee. |
Ronald van Heerwaarden, MD, PhD
Ronald van Heerwaarden, MD, PhD. |
Netherlands |
| 14:50 | 15:05 | Wrist instability treatment. |
Liudas Bazaras, MD
Liudas Bazaras, MD. |
Lithuania |
| 15:05 | 15:20 | My first trans-osseous rotator cuff repairs. |
Remigijus Valceckas, MD
Remigijus Valceckas, MD. |
Lithuania |
| 15:20 | 15:35 | My rotator cuff repair strategy. |
Kaspars Udris, MD, PhD
Kaspars Udris, MD, PhD. |
Latvia |
| 15:35 | 15:50 | Transosseous Rotator Cuff Repair- a Holy Grail rediscovered? |
Maciej Uchowicz, MD, PhD
Maciej Uchowicz, MD, PhD. |
Poland |
| 15:50 | 16:05 | My shoulder instability repair strategy. |
Viktoras Jermolajevas, MD
Viktoras Jermolajevas, MD. |
Lithuania |
| 16:05 | 16:20 | My shoulder instability repairs with buttons. |
Markas Fiodorovas, MD
Markas Fiodorovas, MD. |
Lithuania |
| 16:20 | 16:35 | Tips and tricks in rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. |
Jakub Kaszynski PT, MT, PhD
Jakub Kaszynski PT, MT, PhD. |
Poland |
| 16:35 | 15:50 | Osteointegration in Limb Loss: The New Standard of Prosthetic Care. |
Karolina Anna Siwicka, MD, PhD
Karolina Anna Siwicka, MD, PhD. |
Poland |
| 16:50 | 17:05 | My experience with leading companies and influence of medical education on skills. |
Edwin Snoek
Edwin Snoek. |
Netherlands |
| 17:05 | 17:30 | Discussion and closing remarks | ||
| 17:30 | 19:00 | Dinner, meet your friends | ||
| 19:00 | 22:00 | Eurolygue game Žalgiris - Real | ||
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ŽALGIRIO ARENA - AMFITEATRAS
(įėjimas Amfiteatras 2)
Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 50,
Kaunas LT-44334,
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ZALGIRIS ARENA – AMPHITHEATRE
(Entrance: Amphitheatre 2)
Karaliaus Mindaugo str. 50,
Kaunas LT-44334,
Lithuania