Convenors Jason Donovan, Sue Stott, Jon Tan and Nichola Wilson hosted a memorable event with 55 delegates & industry supporters coming together at the Fable Hotel in Auckland.

With an exceptional line up of international & local experts it was a valuable opportunity for the paediatric community to discuss the latest research in neuro-orthopaedics 

Friday morning was dedicated to gait analysis which included topics such as Normal Gait - The Value Of 2D Videos, Complex Gait Patterns: Pre-And Post-Surgery plus small group sessions on Interpreting Abnormal Gait From 2D Gait Video

Then we delved into clinical cases and the outcomes of various treatments including presentations by Jason Howard on Proximal Femoral Guided Growth For Hip Displacement In Cerebral Palsy: A New Preventative Strategy


Erich Rutz  talked about Femoral Osteotomy: Tips & Indications

 And Unni Narayan presented Proactive Versus Early Reactive Approaches For Hip Displacement In Non-ambulatory CP

Saturday focused on advanced treatment techniques and strategies to optimize delivery of care. 
The morning presentation groups dealt with Review Of Best Practices/Techniques In CP Foot+Ankle plus Review Of Best Practices/Techniques Hip+Knee (Delphi) with plenty of time for in-depth interactive panel discussions at the end of each block
 

 After lunch the presentations covered: That Difficult Case: Staying out of Trouble in Paediatric Orthopaedics & included: 
The Cavus Foot, The Dystonic Foot, The Dystonic Hip, Patient vs Surgeon Goals & Managing Early Deep Infection In CP Surgery with expert commentary from Unni and Erich

Our international speakers were presented with pounamu & after additional Q+A time the successful meeting closed.
On behalf of the convenors, thank you to all delegates, speakers & industry partners who attended and helped make this a stand out meeting.
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