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
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 – Welcome, Cocktail Reception; Open house featuring Bioskills Lab Operating Rooms
Silent Auction Opens & Vendor Visitation
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 – Continued open house with Tequila Tasting, ROC tours, Silent Auction, Live music, and Vendor Visitation
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.