Friday, March 6, 2026
7 a.m.–2 p.m. CT
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
(Immediately following the 2026 AAOS Annual Meeting)
To attend the 2026 AANA/AOSSM/POSNA Specialty Day, participants must first register for the AAOS Annual Meeting. Registration opens Monday, November 3, 2025.
Program Co-Chairs
William J. Ciccone II, M.D., FAANA; AANA
Andrea M. Spiker, M.D., FAANA; AANA
Rachel M. Frank, M.D., FAANA; AOSSM
Armando F. Vidal, M.D., AOSSM
Henry B. Ellis Jr., M.D., POSNA
The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) are collaborating for Specialty Day 2026 to bring you trending topics and current controversies in sports medicine in knee, shoulder and hip.
Participants will experience focused case panels, original research, hot topic debates and much more, ensuring a dynamic and enriching program. Join us for two keynote sessions featuring visionary leaders in orthopaedic sports medicine:
- AANA Innovation Lecture – Be inspired by groundbreaking ideas and forward-thinking advancements as our keynote speaker shares transformative insights shaping the future of arthroscopy and orthopaedic innovation.
- AOSSM Kennedy Lecture – Honor the legacy of excellence in sports medicine with this prestigious lecture, featuring a distinguished speaker renowned for pioneering contributions and elevating standards of care in the field.
Agenda
Agenda TBD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners should be able to:
- Implement an effective evaluation algorithm for knee, shoulder and hip sports-related conditions in athletes of all ages.
- Understand surgical and nonsurgical treatments for knee, shoulder and hip injuries, focusing on minimally invasive techniques.
- Perform arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the management of the high-risk ACL athlete, recurrent shoulder instability and complex hip pathologies.
CME Information
Continuing Medical Education Credit Designation
AANA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
See the 2026 AAOS Annual Meeting Page for details and updates.
Questions about the AAOS meeting? Contact AAOS Customer Service at (800) 626-6726 or meeting@aaos.org.