Shoulder Trauma: From Fixation to Functional Recovery

Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

This is a one-day conference for health professionals that focuses on shoulder trauma (fractures/dislocations) from fixation to functional recovery.

Roth McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb surgeons, physiotherapists and kinesiologists will share their expertise on traumatic shoulder injuries with an opportunity to watch a re-live surgery and participate in a live panel.

Register online

Contact: @email or call 519-646-6000 x. 61504

Speakers

Dr. George Athwal MD, FRCSC
Dr. Yousif Atwan MD, MSc FRCSC
Andrea Carey, PT
Dr. Darren Drosdowech MD,
Tracy Elliott, PT
Dr. Kenneth Faber MD, MHPE, FRCSC
Catherine Lane, PT
Dr. Marie-Eve LeBel MD, MHPE, FRCSC
Chris Pizzimenti, R.KIN
Melanie Werstine, PT

Conference Schedule

7:30-8:00 Registration (Coffee/Tea)
8:00-8:10 Welcome: Kelly Schmitt

8:10-9:00 Shouldering the Decision: Proximal Humerus Fractures-Operative, Non-Operative and Rehabilitation Considerations.
Dr. Faber, Andrea Carey
9:00-9:45 When the Strut Fails: Clavicle Fractures and AC Joint Injuries and Rehabilitation.
Dr. LeBel, Tracy Elliott
9:45-10:30 Broken in the Middle: Managing Mid Shaft Humerus Fractures. 
Dr. Atwan/Melanie Werstine

10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-11:45 Re-Live Shoulder Trauma Surgery: Dr. Athwal, Dr. Faber

11:45-12:45 Panel Discussion
12:45-1:45 Lunch (provided)

1:45-2:30 Living on the Edge: Surgical Perspectives on Dislocations and Stabilization, Dr. Drosdowech

2:30-3:15 From Protection to Performance: Exercise Progression in Shoulder Dislocations: Catherine Lane/Chris Pizzimenti
3:15-3:30 Questions, Evaluations, Closing