On June 11, the Department of Orthopedics and Joints at Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Provincial Hospital) successfully held the "Visiting Surgeon Program (VSP)" training class on artificial joint replacement.

　　In this VSP, Professor SUN Shui, director of Department of Orthopedics and Joints at Provincial Hospital served as the chief lecturer, Professor LI Wei, Professor WANG Xianquan, Associate Chief Physician YUAN Lin and Associate Chief Physician WU Changshun served as lecturers. Eleven senior orthopedic (associate) chief physicians from Fujian, Sichuan, Chongqing, Shanxi and other places came to learn and exchange views. All surgeries and lectures are broadcast live on the Internet.

Opening speech by Professor SUN Shui

　　This training focused on the most cutting-edge navigation system of artificial knee joint replacement currently. Theory teaching and surgery demonstration were adopted alternately. The combination of theory with practice strived to achieve the best learning effect.

Lecture of Professor SUN Shui

Lecture of Professor LI Wei

　　In the aspect of theory teaching, Professor SUN Shui gave a detailed explanation to "Forgotten Knee". Professor LI Wei made an in-depth analysis on "soft tissue balance goals and skills during TKA". Professor WANG Xianquan had an in-depth discussion with the lecturees on "the first replacement technique of complex knee joint".

Lecture of Professor WANG Xianquan

　　In the aspect of surgery demonstration, Professor SUN Shui and LI Wei respectively conducted the live broadcast of navigation-assisted knee replacement and traditional knee replacement, and Professor WANG Xianquan demonstrated the details and operation skills of artificial knee replacement.

　　The three professors interacted closely with the lecturees during the surgical demonstration. At the same time, they invited the lecturees to go to the operating room to take a closer look and share their own experiences. Experts from other provinces also expressed their opinions and had a lively discussion. After the meeting, Professor SUN Shui and LI Wei issued course completion certificates to the lecturees.

　　This course is strictly in accordance with the requirements of epidemic prevention, with strict requirements in terms of nucleic acid testing, health code, and temperature testing. The lecturees in the training are all those who have a certain degree of knee replacement surgery and have a senior professional title. They have strong practical ability and orderly organization. The content of the meeting is closely related to the currently cutting-edge computer navigation assistance system in the field of joint replacement, and they have had sufficient and efficient communications and discussions. All the lecturees have gained a lot. The successful holding of the training has further enhanced the domestic academic status and improved the academic influence of our hospital in the field of joint surgery. The Department of Orthopaedics and Joints will hold 4 to 5 live surgery classes every year to meet the learning needs of joint surgeons at all levels.

A group photo of lecturers and lecturees