2025 International Masters Anterior Course (IMACx)

2025 International Masters Anterior Course (IMACx) is organized by Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE) and will be held from Sep 11 - 13, 2025 at The Westin Houston Medical Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Description:

• Intensive 3-day education on surgical techniques, including modifications and extensions, for primary and revision direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty.
• Didactic presentations and interactive case-based panel discussions with an internationally renowned faculty of surgical masters in the direct anterior approach.
• Surgical demonstrations showcasing the latest advancements in the direct anterior hip approach.
• Basic and advanced bioskills labs to accommodate attendees’ different levels of experience.

           . Participants in the Basics lab will explore techniques for primary THA with the direct anterior approach.
           . Participants in the optional Advanced lab (which has limited availability) will focus on techniques for revision procedures and extensile approaches for more complex primary cases.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe key steps in the surgical procedures for primary, revision, and complex anterior approach total hip arthroplasty (THA), including how these procedures differ with regard to other THA approaches.
• Compare clinical outcomes of anterior approach THA with those of other surgical approaches for THA.
• Discuss the design rationale, features, and clinical outcomes of implants intended for anterior approach THA.
• Review various modifications, nuances, and extensile options for performing the anterior approach, including with and without a special table or extension.
• Evaluate technologies that have evolved to facilitate anterior approach THA, such as dedicated instrumentation, specialized surgical tables, computer navigation, robotics, and other enabling technologies.
• Identify patients for whom anterior approach THA may be indicated, difficult, and/or contraindicated.
• Describe the impact of perioperative treatment protocols on clinical outcomes of anterior approach THA.
• Summarize the potential intraoperative and postoperative complications of anterior approach THA.
• Discuss the role of outpatient total joint arthroplasty programs in facilitating same-day discharge following anterior approach THA.