Medical Education Program: Orthobiologics

Western Advancements in Orthobiologics
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Denver, 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

Tariq M. Awan, DO

Beacon Orthopedics
Farmington Hills, MI

Fellowship: Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Elizabeth M. Batterton, MD

Banner Health
Phoenix, AZ

Fellowship: John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX

Eric Ferkel, MD

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Van Nuys, CA

Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Kristin Oliver, MD

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

Fellowship: University of Missouri
Columbia, MO

AGENDA

7:15 AM	Registration and Breakfast
7:55 AM	Welcome and Introduction
8:00 AM	Scientific Update: Platelet Dosing in Knee Osteoarthritis
8:10 AM	Scientific Update: Bone Marrow vs. PRP for Knee Osteoarthritis
8:20 AM	Scientific Update: Micro-fragmented Adipose Tissue for Arthropathy Applications
8:30 AM	Scientific Update: Biologic Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries
8:40 AM	Faculty Panel: Open Question Answer Session
9:10 AM	Lab Announcements and Rotations

Lab Rotations (9:20 am start, 30-min rotations)

Ultrasound-Guided Injections and Nerve Blocks Lab Station 1	BMA Best Practices Lab Station 2	PRP Overview Lab Station 3
Inside PRP: Data-Driven Decisions Lab Station 4	IOBP^® Techniques Lab Station 5	NanoScope™ Arthroscopy Overview Lab Station 6
Rehabilitation Protocols Lab Station 7	Lipoaspiration Techniques Lab Station 8

11:50 AM	Lunch
12:30 PM	Lab Rotations Continued
2:00 PM	Adjourn

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