September 14, 2017

ORTHOPEDICS THIS WEEK: Medacta: 250th AMIS Learning Center on Anterior Hip Approach, by Elizabeth Hofheinz

Medacta International, based in Castel San Pietro, Switzerland, is known for its training and support of surgeons. Now, the company and the Medacta Orthopaedic Research and Education (M.O.R.E.) Institute have announced the 250the M.O.R.E. AMIS (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery Learning Center). The event, to be held September 15-16, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, will be followed by a European event on September 25-26, 2017 in Basel, Switzerland.

“The promotion of patient well-being through AMIS is a cornerstone of Medacta’s mission, as it exemplifies our belief that only with a strong focus on medical education can surgical innovation truly move the industry forward,” said Francesco Siccardi, executive vice president of Medacta International. “The patient-centric technique is also ideal for the outpatient or same-day surgery setting, providing more options for both surgeons and patients in today’s changing healthcare landscape.”