Day 1: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Registration and arrival Refreshments
08:15 - 09:00am
Welcome and Introduction to EAHM
09:00 - 09:05
Convenors: Prof.Dr.med Kristoff Corten (BEL), Prof. Richard Field (UK), Mr. Jonathan Hutt (UK), Dr. Frédéric Laude (FRA), Dr. Michael Leunig (SWI)
Keynote 1:
My Direct Anterior Approach Journey
09:05 - 09:20
Presenter: Dr. Michael Leunig (SWI)
Moderators: Dr. Frédéric Laude (FRA)
Session 1:
Anatomic Video Session
09:20 - 10:30
Moderators: Mr. Jonathan Hutt (UK), Prof. John O'Donnell (AUS)
09:20 - 10:28am
09:25 - 09:32am
09:33 - 09:40am
09:41 - 09:48am
09:49 - 09:56am
09:57 - 10:04am
10:05 - 10:12am
10:13 - 10:28am
Introduction to the session
Normal Anatomy of the DAA
Capsular releases for femoral exposure without table extension
The complex acetabulum - enhancing exposure
The complex femur in high dislocation
Distal extension and exposure for femoral revision
Extensile exposure Capsular releases for hip resurfacing
Discussions and Questions
Mr. Jonathan Hutt (UK), Dr. Joseph Schwab (USA/SWI)
Mr. Mark Higgins (UK)
Prof.Dr.med Kristoff Corten (BEL)
Dr. Frédéric Laude (FRA)
Prof. Cesare Faldini (ITL)
Dr. Filippo Randelli (ITL)
Prof. Justin Cobb (UK)
Mr. Jonathan Hutt (UK), Dr. Joseph Schwab (USA/SWI)
Keynote 2:
Breaking Barriers: Becoming an Entrepreneur in Orthopaedics
10:28 - 10:45
Presenter: Prof.Dr.med Kristoff Corten (BEL)
Moderators: Dr. Jochen Hofstätter (AUT)
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition
10:45 - 11:10am
Session 2:
Freepaper Oral Presentations
11:10 - 11:58
Moderators: John O'Donnell (AUS), Joel Matta (USA)
11:10 - 11:15am
11:16 - 11:21am
11:22 - 11:26am
11:27 - 11:32am
11:33 - 11:38am
11:39 - 11:44am
11:45 - 11:50am
11:51 - 11:58am
Learning Curve of Direct Anterior THA in the First 500 Cases of a Young Surgeon
Surgeon Experience, Training, and Attitudes Toward the Direct Anterior Approach in the UK: A Survey of Consultants and Trainees
Simultaneous Bilateral Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: Traction Table Versus Standard Table
A Novel Classification System to Predict Case Complexity in Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty Is Predictive for Increased Revision Burden
Femoral stem revision by anterior approach with leg support by a metaphyseal-filling stems combining short and anatomical designs.
Should we navigate? Trochanteric pain syndrome is the main reason for
low satisfaction, but not related to accuracy of anterior approach THR with functional testing.
Early results with the Polymotion hip resurfacing device.
Discussion
Dr Nejc Kurincic, Slovenia
Dr Bernard Van Duren, UK
Dr Jacek Mazek, Poland
Dr Roy Davidovitch, USA
Dr Marc Jayankura, Belgium
Dr Tom Hogervorst, Netherlands
Prof Mark Rickman, Australia
All
Lunch and Exhibition
12:30 - 13:25pm
Keynote 3:
98% Opioid Free, 100% Same Day Discharge THA
13:25 - 13:45
Presenter: Dr. Andrew Wickline (UK)
Moderators: Prof. Richard Field (UK)
Session 3:
Top 10 Video Tips
13:45 - 14:15
Moderators: Prof. Justin Cobb (UK)
13:46 - 13:50pm
13:51 - 13:55pm
13:56 - 14:00pm
14:01 - 14:05pm
14:06 -14:10pm
14:11 - 14:15pm
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Session 3:
Ambulatory Surgery Centre
14:17 - 15:00
Moderators: Prof. Richard Field (UK), Dr. George Grammatoupoulos (Gre)
14:17 - 14:22pm
14:22 - 14:31pm
14:32 - 14:48pm
14:49 -15:00pm
Introduction to Ambulatory Surgery Centre
Ambulatory Surgery in the US
The Ambulatory Surgery Evolution in the USA and Implications for Europe
Discussion
Prof. Richard Field (UK)
Joseph Moskal (USA)
Ken Anderson (UK)
All
Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
15:00 - 15:20pm
Debate 1:
Bikini Inision Should Be The Default Choice For Primary THA
15:20 - 15:40
Moderator: TBA
15:20 - 15:23pm
15:24 - 15:30pm
15:31 - 15:37pm
15:38 - 15:40pm
Pre-debate vote
For the motion
Against the motion
Post-debate vote
TBA
Kristoff Corten (BEL)
JN Chuck Cakic (CR/SA)
TBA
Debate 2:
Dual Mobility Is Unnecessary In Primary DAA THR
15:42 - 16:02
Moderator: TBA
15:42 - 15:45pm
15:46 - 15:52pm
15:53 - 15:59pm
16:00 - 16:02pm
Pre-debate vote
For the motion
Against the motion
Post-debate vote
TBA
Kristoff Corten (BEL)
Jochen Hofstaetter (GER)
TBA
Debate 3:
Every Acetabular Cup Should Have Two Screws
16:04 - 16:24
Moderator: TBA
15:42 - 15:45pm
15:46 - 15:52pm
15:53 - 15:59pm
16:00 - 16:02pm
Pre-debate vote
For the motion
Against the motion
Post-debate vote
TBA
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Session 4:
Freepaper Oral Presentations
16:25 - 16:50
Moderators: Dr. Hannes Ruediger (GER), Dr. Mark Higgins (UK)
16:25 - 16:30pm
16:31 - 16:36pm
16:37 - 16:42pm
16:43 - 16:50pm
Is It Safe to Start Hip Resurfacing Through the Direct Anterior Approach? Early Outcomes of a Continuous Series of 44 Hips with a Minimum Follow-up of 6 Months.
The Hockey Stick Incision to Overcome Wound Complications in Obese Patients Undergoing DAA Total Hip Arthroplasty
Acute total hip replacement by direct anterior approach combined with intrapelvic fixation for geriatric acetabular fracture of the anterior column.
Discussion
Dr Salvatore Congiusta, Italy
Dr. Ahmed Yaseen, Germany
Dr Marc Jayankura, Belgium
All
Session 4:
Round Up Day 1
16:50 - 17:00
Moderators: Prof. Richard Field (UK), Dr. Kristoff Corten (BEL), Dr. Frédéric Laude (FR), Mr. Jon Hutt (UK), Dr. Michael Leunig (SWI)
Industry Sessions
17:00 - 18:00pm
Drinks Reception
18:00 - 19:00pm