Medical Education Program: Orthobiologics
Western Advancements in Orthobiologics
Friday, December 12, 2025
Englewood, CO
DESCRIPTION
 
The Advancements in Orthobiologics course is a full-day educational course that provides a comprehensive overview of the latest techniques and scientific principles on a variety of orthobiologic treatments. The hands-on ArthroLab™ session allows time to learn evidence-based techniques while developing patient-specific treatment plans. Attendees have the opportunity to discuss integrating orthobiologics into their practice, focusing on the latest literature with expert faculty.

FACULTY
 
Eric Ferkel, MD

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Van Nuys, CA

Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA
Michael Khadavi, MD

Team Physician, Swope Park Rangers and Kansas City Ballet; Assistant Team Physician, Sporting Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Fellowship: Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Kristin Oliver, MD, MPH

Co-Founder, Bluetail Medical Group
St. Louis, MO

Fellowship: University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
Luga Podesta, MD

Bluetail Medical Group
Naples, FL

Fellowship: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic 
Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship: Staten Island Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Staten Island, NY

AGENDA
 
7:00 AM Registration and Breakfast 
8:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
8:10 AM Faculty Panel: Why I Choose Arthrex Orthobiologics
8:30 AM
 		 Why Are Platelets Important?: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Overview
8:40 AM Scientific Update: Platelet Dosing in Knee Osteoarthritis 
8:55 AM
 		 Content Differences: Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMC) vs PRP
9:05 AM Incorporating Adipose Tissue Into Your Treatment Algorithm
9:15 AM
 		 Treating Bone Marrow Lesions: IntraOssesous BioPlasty® (IOBP®) Technique
9:25 AM Orthobiologics Product Update 
9:35 AM ArthroLab Announcements and Rotations
 
ArthroLab Rotations (9:50 AM start, 25-min rotations)

Ultrasound-Guided Injections and Nerve Blocks

Lab Station 1		 BMA Best Practices

Lab Station 2		 PRP Overview

Lab Station 3
Lipoaspiration Techniques

Lab Station 4
NanoScope™ Arthroscopy Overview

Lab Station 5		 Rehabilitation Protocols

Lab Station 6
IOBP Techniques

Lab Station 7		 Orthobiologics Product Update

Lab Station 8
Biologics in 2025: What Clinicians Need to Know 

Lab Station 9
 
 
11:50 AM Lunch
12:50 PM ArthroLab Rotations Continued
3:00 PM Adjourn                                             

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