Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Experts Contribute to 2023 Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) will partner with the NFL to host the Youth to the NFL sports medicine course March 30 – April 1, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The course is designed to provide current solutions across the breadth of issues in the management of competitive and recreational football athletes in a team setting.

Several members of the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery will share specialized knowledge and experience on topics from the common to the complex, including Craig S. Mauro, MD, who will serve as one of this year’s course co-chairs. Programming will include meaningful lectures, group discussions, real-time case studies, and more. Learn more about our experts’ contributions below and view the full schedule of events.

Lectures and Presentations

Concussion Treatment

Jeanne Doperak, DO

Emerging Management Concepts for Concussion

David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD

Turf Toe: When Do I Operate?

MaCalus V. Hogan, MD

Optimizing the ACL in 2023

James P. Bradley, MD

Cervical Spine Injuries: Tips and Controversies

David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD

Surgical Management of Core Injuries

Brian S. Zuckerbraun, MD

Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Panel Discussion

Moderated by Craig S. Mauro, MD

Surgical Options for Shoulder Instability

James P. Bradley, MD

Discussions

Women and Sports Panel Discussion

Jeanne Doperak, DO

Foot and Ankle Round Table Discussion

MaCalus V. Hogan, MD

Hip and Spine Case-Based Panel Discussion

David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD, and Brian S. Zuckerbraun, MD

Moderated by Craig S. Mauro, MD

Hip and Core Round Table Discussion

Craig S. Mauro, MD, and Brian S. Zuckerbraun, MD

Shoulder Case-Based Panel Discussion

James P. Bradley, MD

Injections/Biologics Panel Discussion: Biologics vs Non-Biologics

James P. Bradley, MD