The International Shoulder Arthroplasty Conference returns for its second edition in 2027.

Building on the tradition of the Bogenhausen Shoulder Symposium in Munich and the International Hamburg Shoulder Arthroplasty Conference, ISAC brings together international experts in shoulder arthroplasty for scientific exchange, practical insights and discussions on current challenges in the field.

The conference will be held under the scientific direction of Andreas Niemeier and Ludwig Seebauer at the Radisson Blu Hotel Hamburg, Germany.

Date

19 – 20 November 2027

Location

Hamburg, Germany

Venue

Radisson Blu Hotel

Chairmen

Andreas Niemeier
Ludwig Seebauer

Conference chairmen

Ludwig Seebauer & Andreas Niemeier

Ludwig Seebauer

Conference chairman

Andreas Niemeier

Conference chairman

”30 years of reverse shoulder arthroplasty - The game changer of shoulder arthroplasty - The problems of the first generation appear to be increasingly solved, but many questions still remain unanswered.

”Today, shoulder arthroplasty is the key area of innovation and growth in shoulder surgery.

”There were 15 publications on the subject of shoulder arthroplasty in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in 2000, 85 in 2010 and over 300 in 2023.

”Revival of the anatomical shoulder arthroplasty because we know the indications better, plan digitally more precisely and have optimized implants and surgical techniques available.

”Periprosthetic infection – How to avoid and treat this serious complication in shoulder arthroplasty.

”30 years of reverse shoulder arthroplasty - The game changer of shoulder arthroplasty - The problems of the first generation appear to be increasingly solved, but many questions still remain unanswered.

”Today, shoulder arthroplasty is the key area of innovation and growth in shoulder surgery.

”There were 15 publications on the subject of shoulder arthroplasty in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in 2000, 85 in 2010 and over 300 in 2023.

”Revival of the anatomical shoulder arthroplasty because we know the indications better, plan digitally more precisely and have optimized implants and surgical techniques available.

”Periprosthetic infection – How to avoid and treat this serious complication in shoulder arthroplasty.

Main Topics of ISAC 2027

ISAC 2027 will focus on key developments in shoulder arthroplasty from anatomical concepts and digital technologies to revision strategies and evolving standards in RTSA.

Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty

Current indications, refined techniques and the renewed role of anatomical shoulder arthroplasty.

New Technologies and Computer-assisted Surgery

Digital planning, navigation and technology-driven developments in clinical practice.

Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty

Strategies for complex cases, implant-related challenges and surgical decision-making.

Paradigm Changes in RTSA

Evolving concepts, new standards and future perspectives in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.