AAHKS Spring Meeting
April 29 - May 1, 2027 | New York City2027 AAHKS Spring Meeting Registration is OPEN!
2027 AAHKS Spring Meeting
April 29 – May 1, 2027
JW Marriott Essex House New York
Registration Rates
Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) Members – $450.00
International Members – $500.00
All Other Member Categories – $750.00
Non-Members – $850.00 (Not an AAHKS Member?  Click here to join today!)
Guest – $250.00 (Limited to spouses/partners – for meals and social events only)
The 2027 AAHKS Spring Meeting will be held April 29- May 1, 2027, in New York City. This unique meeting brings together joint replacement surgeons at all stages of their careers for an intimate, highly interactive educational program. Practical, case-based discussions led by world-renowned faculty will cover primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, periprosthetic joint infection, complex surgical challenges, complication management and the evolving economics of joint replacement.
The 2027 program is designed to go beyond traditional lectures, offering candid discussions with master surgeons about how they approach difficult cases, the techniques they rely on, and lessons learned throughout their careers. With an emphasis on practical surgical pearls, interactive discussions, and meaningful faculty engagement, attendees will leave with insights they can immediately apply to their practices, along with valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues and leaders in the field. Register today to secure your spot and join us in New York City for this exceptional educational and networking experience!
Review the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting schedule here. The 2027 schedule will be available soon!
2026 Meeting ScheduleÂThursday, April 30, 2026 |
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| 3:00PM – 7:30PM | Registration Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 4:00PM – 5:30PM | International Session: Surgeon Burnout, Its Epidemiology and Potential Approaches to Mitigate It: A Global Perspective  |
Pacific Ballroom Moderator:Â Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD |
| 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Reception  | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 6:00PM – 7:30PM | Welcome Reception for All Attendees | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
Friday, May 1, 2026
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| 6:30AM – 6:30PM | Registration Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 6:30AM – 7:00AM | Breakfast and Exhibits Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:00AM – 7:25AM | Welcome to the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting |
Leonard T. Buller, MD |
| 7:25AM – 7:30AM | Transition to Dual Tracks | Atlantic CD |
| 7:30AM – 8:45AM | Symposium I Primary TKA in 2026: Evidence, Evolution and Ongoing Debate |
Moderator:Â Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc Faculty:Â R. Michael Meneghini, MD Zachary C. Lum, DO Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA Denis Nam, MD, MSc Brian C. Fuller, MD |
| 8:45AM – 10:10AM | Symposium IIÂ Primary THA in 2026: Approaches, Technology and Ongoing Debate |
Moderator:Â Linda I. Suleiman, MD Faculty: Cameron K. Ledford, MD David W. Manning, MD Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD Josef E. Jolissaint, MD Brian C. Fuller, MD Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc |
| 10:10AM – 10:30AM | Break – Exhibits Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 10:30AM – 11:50AM | Symposium III Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Evidence, Technique and Ongoing Debate |
Moderator:Â Matthew P. Abdel, MD Faculty:Â Kwan “Kevin” J. Park, MD Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC Adam I. Edelstein, MD Katherine E. Mallett, MD Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA Kevin A. Sonn, MD |
| 11:50AM – 1:00PM | Lunch – Exhibits Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
Friday, May 1, 2026
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| 6:30AM – 6:30PM | Registration Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 6:45AM – 7:00AM | Breakfast and Exhibits Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:00Am – 7:25AM | Welcome to the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting | Leonard T. Buller, MD, |
| 7:25AM – 7:30AM | Transition to Dual Tracks | Main Track: Atlantic CD Young Surgeon Track: Atlantic E |
| 7:30AM – 8:35AM | Symposium 1 From Fellowship to Flourishing Practice |
Moderator:Â Vivek M. Shah, MD Faculty:Â David C. Landy, MD, PhD Cory L. Calendine, MD James B. Chen, MD Rina Jain MD, FRCSC William G. Hamilton, MD |
| 8:35AM-9:50AM | Symposium 2 Getting Paid: How Money Really Moves in Modern Practice |
Moderator:Â Joshua C. Rozell, MD Faculty:Â George N. Guild, MD E. Bailey Terhune, MD Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD Joshua C. Rozell, MD Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA Peter A. Gold, MD |
| 9:50AM-10:55AM | Symposium 3 Ancillaries and Fiscal Responsibility: Building a Sustainable Career |
Moderator:Â Mark E. Mildren, MD Faculty:Â George N. Guild, MD Cameron K. Ledford, MD T. David Luo, MD, PhD Zachary C. Lum, DO Sara Shippee Wallace, MD, MPH Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA |
| 10:55AM-11:05AM | Break and Transfer to Symposium IVÂ | Atlantic E |
| 11:05AM-12:10PM | Symposium 4 OPTION 1 – Longevity, Resilience and Joy in Arthroplasty: Sustaining Performance, Purpose and Well-Being Over a Career |
Moderator:Â Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD Faculty:Â Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA Peter A. Gold, MD Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD David C. Landy, MD, PhD Zachary C. Lum, DO Katherine E. Mallett, MD Kwan “Kevin” J. Park, MD Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS Benjamin J. Schwartz, MD Linda I. Suleiman, MD Kim K. Tucker, MD |
| OPTION 2 – Speed Mentoring: Building Cross-Generational Leadership in Arthroplasty |
Baltic/Bering Moderator:Â R. Michael Meneghini, MD |
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| 12:10PM-1:00PM | Lunch and Exhibits Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
Friday, May 1, 2026
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| 1:00PM – 2:00PM | Ask the Experts: Primary TKA: Interactive Case-Based Decision-Making Audience engagement through live polling, surgical videos and expert discussion. |
Moderator:Â Kevin A. Sonn, MD Faculty:Â Kim K. Tucker, MD Joshua C. Rozell, MD Kwan “Kevin” J. Park, MD Katherine E. Mallett, MD Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS |
| 2:00PM – 3:10PM | Ask the Experts: Challenging Primary THA Cases: An Interactive Panel | Moderator:Â Rafael J. Sierra, MD Faculty:Â Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS David W. Manning, MD Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA Zachary C. Lum, DO Mark E. Mildren, MD |
| 3:10PM – 3:30PM | Break and Exhibits Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 3:30PM – 4:40PM | Symposium IV The Surgeon as a System – Longevity, Leadership and Career Design |
Moderator:Â Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA Faculty:Â Joshua C. Rozell, MD Rafael J. Sierra, MD Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc R. Michael Meneghini, MD |
| 4:40PM – 4:50PM | Closing Remarks | Leonard T. Buller, MD |
| 5:30PM – 6:30PM | Reception for All Attendees | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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| 6:15AM – 10:00AM | Registration Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 6:15AM – 6:50AM | Breakfast and Exhibits Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 6:50AM – 6:55AM | Welcome | Atlantic CD Leonard T. Buller, MD |
| 6:55AM – 7:00AM | AAHKS FARE Grant Award Presentation | Thorston M. Seyler, MD, PhD |
| 7:00AM – 7:05AM | American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) Update | Recorded message from AJRR Chair: James I. Huddleston, MD |
| 7:05AM – 8:10AM | Ask the Experts:Â Revision TKA:Â Advanced Decision–Making in Complex Cases | Moderator:Â Antonia F. Chen, MD Faculty:Â Leonard T. Buller, MD Thorsten M. Seyler, MD, PhD Linda I. Suleiman, MD Katherine E. Mallett, MD Peter A. Gold, MD |
| 8:10AM – 9:20AM | Symposium V Outpatient Arthroplasty: How Far Can—and Should—We Go? |
Moderator:Â Craig J. Della Valle, MD Faculty:Â Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc Cameron K. Ledford, MD R. Michael Meneghini, MD William G. Hamilton, MD Peter A. Gold, MD |
| 9:20AM – 9:40AM | Break and Exhibits Open | Atlantic Ballroom Foyer |
| 9:40AM – 10:50AM | Ask the Experts:Â Revision THA:Â Complex Femoral and Acetabular Reconstruction | Moderator:Â Leonard T. Buller, MD Faculty:Â Josef E. Jolissaint, MD Thorsten M. Seyler, MD, PhD Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MPH Cameron K. Ledford, MD R. Michael Meneghini, MD |
| 10:50AM – 12:00PM | Rapid Fire Journal Club: High-Yield Evidence Appraisal for Busy Arthroplasty Surgeons |
Moderator:Â David C. Landy, MD, PhD Faculty:Â David C. Landy, MD, PhD Adam I. Edelstein, MD Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc Benjamin J. Schwartz, MD Josef E. Jolissaint, MD |
| 12:00PM | Closing Remarks and Adjourn | Leonard T. Buller, MD |
Faculty
The 2027 AAHKS Spring Meeting Co- Chairs are Leonard T. Buller, MD, and Jeremy M. Gililland, MD.
Objectives
- Analyze total hip and knee arthroplasty cases
- Investigate the patterns contributing to effective total hip and knee primary arthroplasty and revision
- Determine the strategies contributing to optimal perioperative and post-operative care, including complication management
CME
The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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