Sytenko Institute Conference, Bukovel

Stanislav Bondarenko presented his book to a young fellow

Stanislav Bondarenko with members of EHS from Ukraine

: Volodymyr Filipenko, Volodymyr Mezentsex, Oleksii Marushak, Vasyl Makarov and participants of the conference

Prof Eleftherios Tsiridis, EHS President

presented an online lecture for participants entitled: REAL classification a new functional assessment of TKA based on 9 different phenotypes

EHS members: Volodymyr Mezentsev, Alok Bansal, Vasyl Makarov, Stanislav Bondarenko

Plus Ukrainian arthroplasty surgeons with certificates of the conference

Prof Haddad, EHS President Elect

Presents remotely on robotics in THA

Discussion with participants

Questions from the audience

Dr Oleksandr Haluzynskyi will apply for membership in EHS

Faculty

Far L: Stanislav Bondarenko, EHS Secretary General 2nd L: Volodymyr Filipenko (EHS Nat Rep for Ukraine); Volodymyr Nezentsev & Oleksii Marushak

The scientific and practical conference with international participation, “New Concepts in Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty”, held on 30–31st May 2025, in Bukovel, became a significant forum in the field of orthopaedics in Ukraine.

The event was organised by the Sytenko Institute of Spine and Joint Pathology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, under the European Hip Society (EHS) patronage and in collaboration with SICOT. It brought together over 180 participants, including orthopaedists, anaesthesiologists, psychologists, representatives of medical companies, and international experts. Simultaneous translation was provided, and participants received 10 certification credits.

30th May

After the opening ceremony and participant survey, four symposia were held:

Primary arthroplasty: clinical aspects, complication prevention, pain management, and practical experience.
Preoperative planning: modern tools, mixed reality, and standards.
Psychological aspects: postoperative adaptation.
Highlights from EHS: REAL classification, robotics, revision approaches, and infection management.

At the end of the day, a survey on arthroplasty trends in Ukraine was conducted. A consensus was reached on establishing the Ukrainian Arthroplasty Association, and the winners of the competition were announced.

31st May:

A Live Surgery session was held, presenting European and international experience in revision arthroplasty, 3D printing, robotic technologies, and customised implants. Topics also included new materials, digital planning, and defect management.

Special focus was given to the management of patients with comorbidities and modern rehabilitation after arthroplasty.

The event concluded with a summary, the awarding of winners (1st–7th place), and the official announcement of the intention to establish the Ukrainian Arthroplasty Association — a platform for coordinating scientific activity, innovation, training, and international collaboration.

The conference confirmed the high scientific standards and growing integration of Ukrainian orthopaedics into the global context.