ASES Foundation

San Antonio 2025

LIFT UP – ASES Foundation’s 2025 National Shoulder & Elbow Week

The Week of May 12 – 17, 2025

(See all eight events at www.ases-assn.org/foundation)

City: San Antonio, TX

Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

Hours: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: Ridgewood Orthopedic Center (ROC)

Address: 19138 US HWY 281 N. San Antonio, TX 78258

Ticket Price: $150

Local Attractions: The Alamo, Riverwalk, The San Antonio Missions National Parks

Attendees: Event participants include surgeons and physicians, industry representatives, patients, and family members.

Dress Code: Denim to Diamonds

Event Description:
The National Shoulder and Elbow Week will be celebrated on May 16, 2025, at the Ridgewood Orthopaedic Center in San Antonio! San Antonio is a city known for its rich history and vibrant culture. It’s home to iconic landmarks such as the Alamo, a symbol of Texas’ fight for independence, and the scenic San Antonio River Walk, a lively area filled with restaurants, shops, and entertainment. With a blend of Spanish colonial heritage and modern attractions, San Antonio is a diverse city that celebrates its multicultural roots, making it a popular destination for history buffs and travelers alike.

The Ridgewood Orthopaedic Center is an 80,000-square-foot facility that opened in 2021, it has an ambulatory surgery center with eight operating rooms, a bioskills lab, MRI facility, physical therapy, chiropractic services, robust clinic space, conference center, outdoor park and a mock operating room learning display for patients.

Join friends and colleagues who share a passion for advancing shoulder and elbow care for an evening of camaraderie. Enjoy great food and entertainment, an open bar, engaging talks, and a silent auction.

“Shoulder and Elbow Surgery: Frontier to Future”

Agenda:
6:00PM – 7:00PM – Opening Welcome Reception, including industry exhibits, open house featuring Bioskills Lab Operating Rooms, and the Silent Auction Opens
7:00PM – 7:15PM – Introduction: History of Orthopaedics in San Antonio by Dr. Sheean
7:15PM – 7:35PM – “Trials and Triumph: The Development of Shoulder Arthroscopy in San Antonio” by Dr. Burkhart
7:35PM – 7:55PM – “Shouldering the Challenge: From the Field to the Force and Beyond” by Chief McManus
(San Antonio Chief of Police)
7:55PM – 8:00PM – Closing Comments & Donations
8:00PM – 9:00PM – Closing Networking Reception, including industry exhibits, continued open house featuring Bioskills Lab Operating Rooms, and the Silent Auction Closes

Keynote Speaker: Chief McManus

Local Planning Committee:
Local Lead: Robert Hartzler, MD

Dr. Andrew Sheean
Dr. Travis Burns
Dr. Anil Dutta
Dr. John Hinchey
John Urban

Event Sponsorship

Sponsoring a National Shoulder & Elbow Week Event provides a great opportunity for industry representatives to interact with local surgeon leaders in a fun, social environment. It also makes a direct impact on the community through grants that are given back to these surgeons for various research project which improves the care that patients receive. Sponsorship is open to industry partners, hospitals, private practice groups, physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities. Sponsors receive recognition both onsite and nationally, as well as they receive tickets to attend.Each year these events continue to grow and expand their reach to local communities. To sponsor and support National Shoulder & Elbow Week (NSEW), please review the sponsorship agreement. If you have any questions about the 2025 NSEW sponsorships, please contact Matt Van Wie at matt@esvw.com, (804) 240-3839.

Thank you to our 2025 local and national sponsors.

Click HERE to see all 2024 Sponsors.

ASES Foundation Mission Statement

The mission of the ASES Foundation is to develop and provide resources to advance shoulder and elbow care.

ASES Foundation Vision Statement

The vision of the ASES Foundation is Forging a legacy of resources for a world where patients have the best shoulder and elbow care.