Basic Principles of Hip US by the Graf Method | Webinar
Thursday, January 16, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM U.S. Pacific Time (8-9 PM CET | 7-8 PM GMT)
About the Webinar
Join the Hip Hope Network community for an exciting online webinar to learn all about the basic principles of performing hip ultrasounds using the Graf Method. This event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge in this area or engage in meaningful discussions with members of the hip health community.
The event will cover the following topics:
Importance of hip US in DDH diagnosis and newborn hip screening (Dr. Ralph Sakkers)
Key points in the Graf method (Dr. Renata Pospischill)
Common mistakes made by the examiners in the Graf method (Dr. Hakan Omeroglu)
There will also be opportunities for networking and discussion following the presentation. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with other members of the hip health community. Make sure to mark your calendar and we hope to see you there!
About the Presenters
Dr. Hakan Omeroglu, MD is a Professor of Orthopaedics specializing in pediatric orthopedics and trauma. He is currently at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine and has held leadership roles in the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS), serving as President (2023-2024), and other prominent organizations. He is a globally recognized expert in his field with decades of clinical, academic, and societal contributions.
Dr. Renata Pospischill, MD is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing at the Private Hospital Vienna Döbling. She completed her medical training at the Medical University of Vienna and advanced her expertise through residencies at University Hospital Salzburg and Orthopaedic Hospital Vienna Speising. She has been an active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) since 2006 and has been a member of the Lower Limb Study Group since 2017.
Dr. Ralph Sakkers, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the UMC Utrecht in Utrecht, Netherlands. He is a member of several study groups affiliated with the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) and is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics and JPO-B. Dr. Sakkers is also a Principal Investigator in Regenerative Medicine at UMC Utrecht and has published several articles on various hip health topics.
The webinar is hosted and coordinated by the Hip Hope Network.