2025 AAOS/ASES Reverse & Anatomic Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Concepts & Techniques from Basic to Advanced Course 
Course Directors: Joseph A. Abboud, MD, FAAOS and Michael J. Wiater, MD, FAAOS
OLC Education & Conference Center - Rosemont, IL
November 21-22, 2025

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