2025 SDSI Course: Where Expertise Meets Innovation

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Orthopaedics 411 Staff
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June 11–13, 2025 | Coronado, CA

Event Overview

Now in its 42nd year, the San Diego Shoulder Course—presented by the San Diego Shoulder Institute (SDSI)—returns June 11–13, 2025, at the historic Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California. This world-renowned event is recognized as the leading global conference dedicated to advancing the art and science of shoulder surgery.

Founded by James C. Esch, MD, the course has evolved from intimate discussions on arthroscopy to an international summit covering arthroplasty, fracture care, instability, and complex shoulder pathology. With a faculty of leading surgeons and thought leaders, SDSI offers unmatched educational depth, real-world surgical insights, and peer-to-peer learning in a highly engaging format.

Key Objectives

  • Examine emerging evidence and surgical innovations in shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty
  • Analyze historical and contemporary approaches to shoulder instability and fracture management
  • Improve decision-making through interactive, case-based learning and expert panel discussions
  • Enhance clinical competence to elevate patient outcomes in shoulder care

Program Highlights

SDSI Classic Lecture Series

Dive into four decades of procedural evolution and surgical milestones with standout sessions such as:

  • Two Perspectives on the Same Topic 10 Years Apart
  • The History of the Latarjet Procedure: How Did We Start, Where We Are Now, and Why It Is Not the Bristow?
  • Scapular Mechanics and RSA Instability—Disparate Topics but Both Commonly Misunderstood
  • Evolving Approaches to Posterior Shoulder Instability: Insights a Decade Apart

Customized Breakout Sessions

Small-group learning led by key opinion leaders tailored to support individual goals and niche clinical interests.

Surgical Demonstrations

Engage with high-definition surgical videos, narrated and analyzed by world-class shoulder surgeons.

Networking & Collaboration

Connect with over 400 orthopaedic colleagues from across the globe through structured networking and social events.

Who Should Attend

  • Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in shoulder and upper extremity procedures
  • Fellows and residents in orthopaedics and sports medicine
  • Allied healthcare professionals supporting orthopaedic and surgical care
  • Global participants interested in advanced shoulder education

Why Participate

  • Experience the course consistently rated “the best shoulder course in the world”
  • Earn ACCME-accredited CME credits
  • Gain confidence managing complex cases with expert-driven, real-world insights
  • Expand your professional network in a prestigious and inspiring coastal setting

Registration is now open!

Visit the San Diego Shoulder Institute for program details, CME information, hotel accommodations, and travel tips.

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