NSM 10th Annual SportsMedicine Hybrid Live&Virtual Symposium

NSM 10th Annual Sports Medicine, Orthopedic & Trauma  Hybrid Live & Virtual Symposium 

This symposium is certified as a group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. You, and every attendee (with equivalence to your respective professional society/institution/organization/college) can earn up to 7 MOC (Maintenance of Certification) Program Section1 CME credits continuing medical education from the Royal College of Surgeons & Physicians of Canada

MEETING INFORMATION

Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm – 11pm

Location: 

The Boulevard Club
1491 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON M6K 3C2.  Phone: 416-532-3341

http://www.boulevardclub.com

Virtual login: Microsoft teams meeting 

Dress Code: Formal / Black tie optional

Covid-19 safety measures implemented:

All guests are self-screened

All guests must be double vaccinated

Masks are optional

Regular masks and N95 masks available for use

Hand sanitizers at stations

HEPA air filters on site

Symposium Registration Fee:   

Live session 150 $ / person (includes access to all scientific sessions + food + drinks + networking reception 

Virtual - Microsoft Teams Meeting 75 $ / person

Post-symposium /PDF presentation handout 100 $

Part of the proceeds will go towards  JEL’S – the Joy of Everyday Learning through Sports for Kids (a not for profit organization)

Register by emailing  research@nguyensportsmed.com and indicate your full name and profession for the guest list.

Payment can be made by Interac email E-transfer (preferred method) to research@nguyensportsmed.com , by cheque (made payable to Dr. Duong Nguyen Medicine Professional Corporation, by cash, or by credit card - over the phone (416) 742-3736

If you are bringing additional guests, they will also need to formally register and pay the 150$ symposium fee.

Symposium Director: 

Dr. Duong Nguyen MPC

MD,FRCSC,MScClinEpi,LLM(c),DipABOS,DipSportsMed(ABOS),FAAOS,CIME,CMLE(ON),C-CAT(PM),DipSportMed(CASEM)

Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Subspecialty Board Certification in Sports Medicine (ABOS)

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FRCSC/AAOS)

Certified Independent Medical Legal Examiner (ABIME) & Health Law (Osgoode Hall Law School)

Professional LLM in Health Law (Candidate - Osgoode Hall Law School)

Medical Legal Expert Consultant - CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association)

Certified Medical Legal Expert (CMLE) - Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators

Certified in Catastrophic Impairment (CAT) Evaluation (CSME/CAPDA)

Diplomate Sport & Exercise Medicine (CASEM)

Arthroscopic & Reconstructive Shoulder,Elbow & Knee Surgery

Medical Director / Urgent Sports Injury, Rehab & Fracture Clinic

Master of Science / Clinical Epidemiology

Assistant Clinical Professor - McMaster University/ Toronto Metropolitan University

2489 Bloor Street West, Suite 102. Toronto, ON. M6S 1R6

Ph:(416)742-3736  Fax:(416)742-2818   

Website: https://nguyensportsmed.com/sports-medicine-symposium

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Dear colleagues, 

I am pleased to welcome you to the 2025 10th Annual Nguyen Sports Medicine, Orthopedic & Trauma Symposium which aims to gather a broad spectrum of sub-specialties to discuss and debate recent advances in the field of health care, sports performance, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. The aim of the symposium is to present a non-didactic, interactive, concise, focused, and practical, ‘use tomorrow’ approach to common clinical scenarios in sports medicine. The perspective is multifaceted and is seen through the lens of the various sub-specialties of primary care medicine, sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic therapy, athletic training, coaching, teaching, nursing, law, politics, and business. 

The last sports medicine symposium was a success and I would like to again thank the scientific committee, guest speakers, and all attendees for taking the time from their busy family and work commitments, brave the weather, overcome family medical and life emergencies, and travel from far to attend this special event to share their knowledge with you. I demand the best of the speakers in terms of their knowledge and expertise, dedication to this event, and presentation styles. I thank them deeply for their patience and understanding. 

Learning objectives:  

Improve your knowledge of: 

1. The up-to date management of sports-related injuries on and off the field and in the office setting

(epidemiology, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, prevention, treatment)

2. Management of common injuries/tendinopathies in specific sports (soccer, basketball, hockey, performance arts) and in special subgroups (female athletes, pediatrics). 

3. The anatomy and pathology of injuries with X-ray, MRI & surgical/arthroscopic correlations. 

4. The physical examination of the shoulder, elbow, and knee via live hands-on demonstrations, images and videos 

5. Surgical indications for sports-related fractures and injuries commonly seen in the office

6. Joint injection techniques with hands-on and video education tools. 

7. Management of concussions

8. Recent research advances in the sports medicine literature.

These learning objectives were developed based on requests from the sports medicine community in the Greater Toronto Area throughout the years. Learning is achieved via podium presentations, direct interaction with experts in the field, posters, electronic posters, education booths, videos, practical hands-on sessions, and scientific exhibits. Questions will be posed in the evaluation forms to assess the knowledge achieved by the participants. Answers will be posted on the website after the symposium and the aim is to translate this newly acquired knowledge into better patient care and health outcomes. 

Highlights of the upcoming symposium include presentations on: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Care, Sports Medicine & Law, Resurgence of ACL Repair & New Meniscus/Cartilage Repair Techniques in 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribing by Dr. Chris Raynor (Orthopedic Surgery; Ottawa, Canada), Sports Injuries in the Female Athlete by Dr. Stephanie Hsu (Orthopedic Surgery; Seattle, USA), Current concepts in Orthobiologic Therapy / PRP (Platelet-Rich-Plasma) Infused Hyaluronic Acid Gel injections in 2025, Injuries in dance/performance arts (Dr. Sari Kraft – Sports Medicine; Toronto, Canada), Ultrasound-guided PRP/HA injections by Dr. Neil Dilworth (Sports/Emergency Medicine; Toronto, Canada), Musculoskeletal Ultrasound by Dr. Josh Mamelak (Interventional Radiology; Toronto, Canada), Bracing for Sports Knee Injuries – Clinical Indications by Michelle DeMarchi (Physiotherapy; Toronto, Canada), Health Law in Sports Medicine, and Management of Ankle/Foot Athletic Injuries by Dr. John Lee (Orthopedic Surgery; Toronto, Canada). 

I look forward to the lively debates, questions, and contributions from our scientific committee/attendees. 

An ‘Excellence in Sports Medicine Education’ award will be presented to the best presenter of the symposium. 

Please also save the date Saturday January 31st, 2026 for next year’s 11th Annual sports medicine symposium. 

Regards, 

Dr. Duong Nguyen (Program Director)

Saturday, February 1st, 2025

Noon – 2:00 PM Industry Sponsors / Scientific Exhibits / Set-up 

1:30 PM -2:00 PM REGISTRATION – Location: Lounge / Mezzanine / Solarium

Coat check available in foyer (1:30 pm – 11 PM) 

Coffee / Drinks  /Fresh Fruit / Cheese Plates/ Sandwiches – Location: Solarium

2:00PM-2:05PM WELCOME – SYMPOSIUM ITINERARY, FORMAT & OUTLINE
Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine

 Symposium location: Ballroom

SESSION I REHABILITATION 

Moderator: Dr. Duong Nguyen

2:05PM-2:10PM  NSM Symposium award ceremony: Best Presentation, Best Spirit, Best Creative Movement, Best Participation, Top score on Industry sponsor quiz, and Top score on the post-symposium exam.

2:15PM-2:25PM    Ultrasound-guided Musculoskeletal Injections (Joints/Tendons/Bursae – Hyaluronic Acid Gels / PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) 

Neil Dilworth – Sports Medicine / Emergency Medicine (University of Toronto, Canada)

Learning Objectives: review of joint / tendon anatomy, techniques, outcomes. 

2:30-2:35PM Post - ACL Reconstruction / Meniscal Repair Rehabilitation: Current controversies 

Mary Chen – Clinical Assistant / Registered Kinesiologist (Nguyen Sports Medicine. Toronto, Canada)

Diana Didiano - Clinical Assistant / Kinesiologist (Nguyen Sports Medicine. Toronto, Canada)

Learning Objectives: when to weight-bear, start range of motion, initiate strengthening, initiate open kinetic chain exercises, start running, start plyometrics, and when to return to sports. Role of blood flow restriction (BFR) in rehab.

2:40PM-2:45PM Bracing for Sports Knee Injuries – Clinical Indications   

Michelle DeMarchi – Physiotherapist / Osteopath (Toronto, Canada)

Learning Objectives: knee bracing, neuromuscular optimization, indications, patient matching, pitfalls,  what’s the evidence, and controversies.  

2:50PM- 3:00 PM The Ed Cadet  Lectureship – Knee Injuries in Soccer 

Demetria Correia - Physiotherapist / Sports Medicine (Toronto, Canada)

Chantelle Blanchette - Physiotherapist / Sports Medicine (Toronto, Canada)

Learning Objectives: mechanisms, pathophysiology, prevention strategies

3:05PM- 3:10 PM Return to Play In Sports - 'Hop, Skip and a Thought: Enhancing Hop Tests with Cognitive Tasks

Maddie Hill - Physiotherapist / Sports Medicine (King’s Cross Physiotherapy)

Learning Objectives: key factors to measure, criteria for return to play, spectrum of tests.

3:15PM- 3:20 PM Soccer Injuries – My Team Canada Experience

Scott Howitt – Chiropractic Therapy / Sports Medicine (Pure Fitness. Toronto, Canada)

Learning Objectives: Injuries, how to manage on/off the field, criteria for return to play

SESSION II INJECTIONS 

Moderator: Dr. Duong Nguyen  

3:25PM-3:30PM PRP (Platelet Rick Plasma) &  Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injections: Current Concepts 

 Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine

Learning Objectives: what is PRP, indications, evidence, controversies, injection technique, research.

Injections for Cartilage Defects of the Knee –Prospective Cohort Study Results HA vs. HA + cortisone, HA+cortisone vs. PRP. 

Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
Learning Objectives: what is cortisone, PRP, Stem Cell & HA, indications, evidence, controversies, injection technique, results of prospective cohort study.  

3:35 PM  NSM Flashmob Squad / Performance Arts Demo – ‘Dance as if no one is watching’

3:35PM- 4:10 PM Break  / Viewing of Exhibits

Food & Drinks / Hors-d’oeuvres passed 

SESSION III  SPORTS MEDICINE

Moderator: Dr. Duong Nguyen

4:10 PM- 4:15 PM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribe for your Practice – A Live Demo

Chris Raynor – Orthopedic Surgery (Human 2.0. Ottawa, Canada)

Neil Dilworth – Emergency / Sports Medicine (Toronto, Canada)

Learning objectives: types of AI softwares, integration into your EMR

4:20 PM- 4:25 PM The Ingrid Radovanovic Lectureship –  The role of a healthy back and hip/pelvis in ACL rehabilitation?

Jamie Camp – Physiotherapy (Shift Bodywork. Toronto, Canada)

Learning objectives: review of the anatomy of the hip/pelvis, pathologies that affect knee mechanics, manual therapy techniques. 

4:30 PM- 4:35 PM The Sarah Elliott Lectureship – Accelerated ACL rehab: the role of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in restoring muscle strength. 

Luca Condotta – Physiotherapy (King’s Cross. Toronto, Canada)

Learning objectives: review the evidence on BFR, risks/complications, outcomes. 

4:40 PM- 4:45PM The Nicola Banger Lectureship – Dance / Performance Arts: Highlights & Management of Common Injuries. 

Dr. Sari Kraft– Sports Medicine (Cleveland Clinic. Toronto, Canada)

Learning Objectives: how to manage injuries on the stage/in your clinic, when to refer. 

4:50 PM- 4:55 PM The Leah Hillier Lectureship - Pediatric fractures & sports injuries: special considerations. 

Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine  (Toronto, Canada) 

Learning Objectives: are children ‘little adults,’ anatomy, physical exam,what to do with the growth plate, why does your patient keep changing, casting materials, what is the 3 for 1 combo? 

5:00-5:05PM  The Sara Edwards Lectureship -  Sports Injuries in the Female Athlete 

Dr. Stephanie Hsu– Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine  (Seattle, USA)

Learning Objectives: how are female athletes different, neuromuscular pathophysiology, the anatomy & function of the core & pelvis in ACL/meniscus rehab. 

5:10 PM- 5:15 PM Discussion

SESSION IV TRAUMA / ANESTHESIA / SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY / MEDICO   – LEGAL

Moderator: Dr. Duong Nguyen

5:20 PM- 5:25 PM NSM Urgent Sports Injury & Fracture Clinic – what you don’t want to miss in the office / on the field / on x-rays. ATLS review, principles of trauma care, and the role of bone growth stimulation in healing /return to play. 

Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine

Learning Objectives: ATLS & musculoskeletal injuries – principles of trauma care, indications for surgery for common fractures & dislocations, ultrasound vs. bio-electricity vs. combined magnetic field bone stimulation technologies. 

5:30PM-5:35PM Pediatric Apophyseal Injuries – From Apophysitis to Osteochrondrosis 

Neil Dilworth – Sports Medicine / Emergency Medicine (University of Toronto, Canada)

Learning Objectives: review of joint / tendon anatomy, what is Panner Disease, when to operate?, outcomes. 

5:40 PM-5:45 PM The ‘Save the Meniscus’ Campaign Around the Globe – State of the Art Meniscal Repair Techniques 

Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Toronto, ON)  

Learning Objectives: review of anatomy of the meniscal root/physical exam, Thessaly vs. McMurray vs Apley's or Dr. Nguyen's preferred test, Orthobiologic Augmentation, can you repair a horizontal cleavage tear, transplant vs. wedge augmentation.  

5:50 PM- 5:55PM  MSK Ultrasound:   Clinical Applications in Sports Medicine 

 Dr. Josh Mamelak – Radiology (Toronto, ON)

Learning Objectives: review of ultrasound principles, muscle/tendon/joint anatomy, injection techniques.  

6:00PM-6:05PM  Health Law in Sports Medicine – Do you need a Remote Virtual Medical Expert Second Opinion (RVMESO) with Dr. Duong Nguyen for your Knee Injury?

Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Toronto, Canada)

Learning Objectives: types of cases, common pitfalls, what is personal injury / tort claims / negligence / jurisprudence

6:10 PM- 6:15PM DISCUSSION

6:20PM-6:55 PM Break / Viewing of Exhibits

Food & Drinks / Hors-d’oeuvres passed 

Reception served: Food stations (Seafood, Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian)

SESSION V     ACL / RESEARCH 

Moderator: Dr. Duong Nguyen

7:00 PM- 7:05 PM Nguyen Sports Medicine Research  -  Updates  & Summary of Conference Presentations

Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine

1. Pediatric ACL reconstruction – All Inside Physis Sparing Surgical Technique

2. Sex, Age, and Graft Size as Predictors of ACL Re-Tear: a Multivariate Logistic Regression of a Cohort in Athletes

3. Medial Patella Femoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction Surgery for Patella Instability

4. Neuromuscular Training for the Prevention of ACL Tears in Young Female Soccer Athletes – A Health Technology Assessment of the Clinical Evidence & Cost-Effectiveness 

5. Meniscal repair & meniscal preservation strategies: a Multivariate Logistic Regression of a Cohort

6. Elbow arthroscopy for OCD lesions in athletes - from pinning to microfracture / mosaiplasty (OATS)

Learning Objectives: what is physis sparing ACL surgery, risk factors for ACL re-tears,  what is MPFL surgery, what to do to prevent ACL injury,  best physical exam tests for ACL/meniscus injuries, best imaging modality for elbow OCD lesions, the importance of meniscal preservation.

7:10PM- 7:15 PM Dental/TMJ Injuries in Sports: the role of Sports Mouth Guards & On/Off- field management. 

Dr. Rick Soordhar – Dental Surgery (Oasis Dental. Milton, Canada)

Learning Objectives: how to manage dental injuries on the field, types of mouthguards, how do they make it, proper fit, outcomes.   

7:20 PM – 7:25 PM The Guillem Lomas Lectureship – the Return of the Jedi : ACL repair  

Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine  (Toronto, Canada)

 Learning objectives: role & indications for ACL repair, the Bridge-enhanced anterior cruciate ligament repair (BEAR) procedure, why not ACL reconstruction, femoral vs. tibial sided, timing, proper tensioning, surgical techniques, outcomes?

7:30PM- 7:35 PM   Athlete-Centered Care – How can we bring the athlete’s voice to sports healthcare? 

Dr. Alex Lee – Sports Chiropractic Therapy (Toronto, Canada) Velocity Sports Medicine

 Learning Objectives: identify current obstacles to health care access & provide potential solutions 

7:40 PM-7:45PM DISCUSSION

SESSION VI ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Moderator: Dr. Duong  Nguyen

7:50PM -7:55 PM  The Mark Leung Lectureship - Patella Dislocations in Athletes: Anatomy, Imaging, Surgical Indications & the ‘MPFL reconstruction’ surgery. 

 Dr. Duong Nguyen – Orthopedic Surgery  / Sports Medicine (Toronto, Canada) Learning Objectives: what is the MPFL, initial management of the dislocated patella, not all patella dislocations are created equal, when to operate, MPFL reconstruction rehab protocol.  

8:00PM -8:05 PM  The Ingrid Radovanovic Lectureship - Foot & Ankle Injuries in Athletes

Dr. John Lee – Orthopedic Surgery (Toronto, Canada)

Learning objectives: anatomy, fibula fracture nailing, should I operate on Jones fractures in the athlete?, when to weight-bear after ankle fractures, when can I return to sports after surgery?  

8:10 PM-11:00 PM   COCKTAIL RECEPTION / NETWORKING/

FOOD & DRINKS  

Reception passed: hors d’oeuvres/canapes/food stations (vegetarian/vegan options available)

Dessert / Tea / Coffee station