Welcome
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
The Antwerp Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Course, held on 17–18 December 2026 at the Hilton Old Town in Antwerp, Belgium, promises to be a premier educational event for specialists dedicated to shoulder and elbow surgery.
Designed for orthopaedic surgeons with a focused interest in this field, the course will deliver an engaging and forward-thinking programme led by a distinguished international and national faculty.
Why attend?
- Live surgical demonstrations with real-time expert commentary
- World-renowned international and national faculty
- Advanced lectures covering the latest techniques and evidence-based practices
- Interactive case discussions and expert panels
- Dedicated sessions for physiotherapists, focusing on rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care
- High-level networking opportunities with peers and leaders in the field
Set in the vibrant city of Antwerp, this course offers not only cutting-edge education but also an excellent environment for professional exchange and collaboration.
Join us for two dynamic days at the forefront of shoulder and elbow surgery.
Course Organisers:
John Sperling, MD, MBA
Prof. Dr. Roger Van Riet
Prof. Dr. Olivier Verborgt
International Faculty
Tjarco Alta – NL
Claudio Ascani – IT
Raul Barco – SP
Nicolas Bonnevialle – FR
Filippo Castoldi – IT
Raffaele Garofalo – IT
Ali Maqdes – KW
John Sperling – USA
Philippe Teissier – FR
Lee Van Rensburg – UK
Adam Watts – UK
Jean-David Werthel – FR
Karl Wieser – CH
National Faculty
Joris Beckers
Pieter Caekebeke
Tom Claes
Mathias Colman
Geert Declercq
Saartje Defoort
Nick Jansen
Anne Karelse
Etienne Lejeune
Gert-Jan Opsomer
Kristof Sas
Michel Van de Bekerom
Hans Van der Bracht
Toon van Raebroeckx
Roger van Riet
Maxim Vanderstappen
Olivier Verborgt
Filip Verhaegen
Alexander Vervaecke


