The international scientific and educational conference "Complex Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in 2026: Solved Issues, Challenges, Perspectives, and Lessons Learned" will take place on 30–31 October 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, and is devoted to current questions in hip and knee arthroplasty.
Organisers
- National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Academician N.D. Batpenov, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Kazakhstan Association of Traumatologists and Orthopedists (KATO);
- Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association (Kalça Diz Artroplasti Derneği).
Aim of the conference
To exchange international experience and discuss current approaches to:
- complex primary and revision arthroplasty;
- surgical strategy in the presence of bone defects;
- the use of modern technologies;
- the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection.
Format
The programme includes lectures by leading international experts, clinical discussions, complex case reviews, hands-on masterclasses and demonstration procedures in a Live Surgery format.
Honorary guest speaker
Professor Javad Parvizi, a globally recognised expert in hip and knee arthroplasty and periprosthetic joint infection.
Who should attend
Trauma and orthopaedic surgeons, arthroplasty specialists, residents, early-career researchers, and representatives of medical universities, research centres and healthcare organisations from Kazakhstan and abroad.
Dates and venues
30 October 2026 — masterclasses and Live Surgery at the N.D. Batpenov National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics.
31 October 2026 — scientific and educational conference, Wyndham Garden Astana.
Working languages: Kazakh, Russian, English.