Dr. med. Kristīne Ducena, endokrinoloģe, Paula Stradiņa klīniskā universitātes slimnīca; Dr. Matīss Zolmanis, Traumatoloģijas un ortopēdijas slimnīca

Topic: “Does Every Knee Need a Different Knee Replacement?” 

Dr. Aviram Gold (Israel) is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert in hip and knee arthroplasty, with a particular focus on complex primary and revision joint replacement surgery. He serves as Senior Deputy Director of the Orthopaedic Department at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital), one of Israel's leading academic and tertiary referral centers. Following his medical education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and advanced fellowship training in the United Kingdom, Dr. Gold has established himself as a respected authority in modern joint reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, and sports-related orthopaedic conditions. His extensive clinical and academic experience is complemented by his role as a clinical educator at Tel Aviv University School of Medicine. A sought-after faculty member at international orthopaedic meetings, Dr. Gold is dedicated to advancing surgical excellence, innovation, and education in joint replacement surgery, contributing significantly to the development of contemporary arthroplasty practice worldwide.

15.30-15.50 Artropulss simpozijs

Zāle Alfa

Neil Jain, BM, FRCS (Tr & Orth), IOC Dip Sp Med (United Kingdom)

Topic: Rationale & Experience with Synthetic Grafts: Past, Present & Future

Synthetic grafts have progressed from early experimental constructs to mature, evidence‑based solutions, and devices,  now supported by reproducible biomechanical data and refined surgical technique. In this session, the presenting surgeon will also share his direct clinical experience with synthetic ligaments — illustrating where they add value, how they perform in challenging indications, and how their role is evolving within contemporary reconstruction strategies.

Neil Jain is Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in sports injuries, with a particular focus on knee and shoulder arthroscopy. He is Vice President of the British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma & Arthroscopy Association (BOSTAA), an International Committee Member of AANA, and the first UK surgeon recognised as an ESSKA-trained and approved ACL surgeon. He holds diplomas in Sports Medicine from the International Olympic Committee and in Football Medicine from FIFA, and has extensive experience working with elite athletes and professional sports teams. His international sports medicine work includes providing medical support at the Olympic Games in rugby sevens and hockey, as well as at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford and an active researcher in sports injuries and orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Igors Kolosovs, Ziemeļkurzemes reģionālā slimnīca