08:30 – 09:15

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Lecture

The Evolution of the Ilizarov Method in Portugal 

Nuno Craveiro Lopes, Portugal     

09:15 – 10:30

SESSION 1

09:15 – 09:40

09:40 – 10:05 

10:05 – 10:30 

Principles and Philosophy of the Ilizarov Method in Complex Limb Reconstruction

Discussion

The Combined External Fixator Method (Orthofixation/Combined Fixation) and Paradigm Shifts in Deformity Planning.

The Evolution of Bone Sectioning Methods. The Bongiovanni-Amaya Technique

Alexander Kirienko, Italy

Leonid Solomin, Russia

João Carlos Bongiovanni, Brazil

10:30 – 11:00

Networking Coffee Break & visit to the technical exhibition

11:00 – 12:40

SESSION 2

11:00 – 11:25 

11:25 – 11:50

11:50 – 12:15 

12:15 – 12:40 

Treatment of Perthes Disease by Revascularization with Cervico-Cephalic Tunneling and Arthrodiastasis

Discussion

Principles of Osteotomy Planning and CORA Analysis in the Correction of Complex Lower Limb Deformities

Discussion

The Ortho-SUV Hexapodal Fixator: Hardware and Software Optimization for Simplified Procedures and Reduced Consolidation Time

Discussion

Three-Dimensional Correction of Complex Angular and Torsional Deformities with Circular and Hexapodal Fixators

Discussion

Nuno Craveiro Lopes, Portugal

Dror Paley, EUA

Leonid Solomin, Russia

João das Dores Carvalho, Portugal

12:40 – 14:15

Working buffet lunch & visit to the technical exhibition

14:15 – 15:30

SESSION 3

14:15 – 14:40 

14:40 – 15:05 

15:05 – 15:30 

The Development and Biomechanical Principles of the Fitbone System in Bone Lengthening

Discussion

Precise Magnetic Nail Lengthening (Femoral and Tibial): Surgical Technique, Indications and Prevention of Complications

Discussion

Bone Transport with Fitbone Nail in the Treatment of Massive Segmental Bone Loss

Discussion

Rainer Baumgart, Germany

Dror Paley, EUA

Rainer Baumgart, Germany

15:30 – 16:00

Networking Coffee Break & visit to the technical exhibition

16:00 – 17:15

SESSION 4

16:00 – 16:25 

16:25 – 16:50 

16:50 – 17:15 

Lengthening over Nail (LON) and Lengthening and Then Nailing (LATN): Advantages and Complications Comparing with Simple Ilizarov Technique

Discussion

Prevention and Treatment of Bone Infection with the SAFE DualCore Nail, an Antibiotic Delivery Device

Discussion

Prevention and Treatment of Bone Infection with Iodine-Coated Implants

Discussion

Yasser Elbatrawy, Egypt

Nuno Craveiro Lopes, Portugal

Hiroyuki Tsuchiya, Japan

17:15 – 18:15

INTERACTIVE CLINICAL CASE DISCUSSION - Bring Your Own Cases

09:00 – 10:15

SESSION 5

09:00 – 09:25 

09:25 – 09:50 

09:50 – 10:15 

Pharmacological and Biomolecular Acceleration of Bone Regeneration (Caffeine, Bisphosphonates and Teriparatide in Distraction Osteogenesis)

Discussion

Bone Transport in Massive Tibial Shaft Defects: Tactics, Tips and Tricks

Discussion

Aesthetic Lengthening in Achondroplastic Patients

Discussion

Hiroyuki Tsuchiya, Japan

Alexander Kirienko, Italy

João Carlos Bongiovanni, Brazil

10:15 – 10:45

Networking Coffee Break & visit to the technical exhibition

10:45 – 12:25

SESSION 6

10:45 – 11:10

11:10 – 11:35 

11:35 – 12:00

Treatment of Severe Pathologic Genu Varus and Valgus in Children

Discussion

Reconstruction and Realignment in Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) and Fibular Hemimelia: The Paley Protocol

Discussion

Ilizarov Circular Frame for Neglected, Resistant and Recurrent Clubfoot (CTEV)

Discussion

Yasser Elbatrawy, Egypt

Dror Paley, EUA

Alexander Kirienko, Italy

12:00 – 14:00

Working buffet lunch & visit to the technical exhibition

14:00 – 15:15

SESSION 7

14:00 – 14:25

14:25 – 14:50

14:50 – 15:15

Biological Reconstruction of Excised Malignant Tumors with Frozen Autograft and Caffeine Infusion

Discussion

Management of Leg Length Discrepancies in Children From A to Z

Discussion

Arthrodiastasis for the Treatment of Rigid Knee and Ankle Contractures

Discussion

Hiroyuki Tsuchiya, Japan

Yasser Elbatrawy, Egypt

Leonid Solomin, Russia

15:15 – 16:15

INTERACTIVE CLINICAL CASE DISCUSSION - Bring Your Own Cases

16:15 – 16:30

CLOSING CEREMONY | THE FUTURE STARTS HERE

Nuno Craveiro Lopes, Portugal