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Learn KA-Optimized TKA directly from the physicians and engineer who pioneered it, alongside a global community of orthopedic professionals already practicing.
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Learn from the experts
Dr. Stephen Howell, MD
Stephen Howell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee disorders, a professor of biomedical engineering with 40 years of clinical and research experience, and the founder of Kinematic Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).
Maury L. Hull, Ph.D
Maury L. Hull, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California Davis, with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Orthopedic Surgery. He is currently a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at California Northstate University.
Dr. Alexander Nedopil, MD
Alexander Nedopil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and associate professor specializing in hip and knee arthroplasty, with extensive international academic leadership, industry collaboration, and a globally recognized research portfolio in kinematic alignment and joint biomechanics.
What is KA-Optimized TKA?
KA-Optimized TKA is becoming a gold standard surgical technique for total knee replacement that resurfaces the knee to its pre-arthritic state.
The Optimization combines kinematic alignment with a KA-optimized implant design. It enables a rapid recovery of motion and activity by delivering superior functional outcomes as measured by a 30 point improvement in the Forgotten Joint Score (FJS) like anterior approach hip arthroplasty.
The Collective has everything in one place
Evidence-based courses
Self-paced and structured for busy clinicians, these video lessons are complete with downloadable references and abstracts.
Taught by the experts
Dr. Stephen Howell, Dr. Alex Nedopil and Prof. Maury Hull teach you the fundamentals, challenging cases and advanced techniques.
Learn with peers
In the community forum, discuss cases, share techniques, and learn from surgeons navigating the same challenges.
Dr. Hisham Eljack
Arthroplasty and Reconstruction Surgeon, Sharg Alneel Hospital
The Core Curriculum was well-structured with clear, insightful concepts. This approach will be invaluable for my practice in Sudan.
Rubiana Monteiro
Research and Development Engineer, KinAlign Orthopaedics
In 4 hours, and I came away with insights into complex TKA cases I couldn't find anywhere else. The Collective gives me on-demand access to real-world surgical expertise whenever I need it for my research.
MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
Every patient deserves a knee that moves the way it was designed to.
Not a compromise. Not "good enough."
A joint fully restored to its natural, pre-arthritic state.
That belief is what the KA-Optimized TKA Collective is built on, which is why we equip orthopedic surgeons and professionals with the education and peer support to master KA-Optimized TKA technique.
Free membership includes:
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KA-Optimized TKA core curriculum.
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Sharable Record of Completion.
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Specialized course on challenging cases.
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Dr Howell and Dr Nedopil's tips and tricks.
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Downloadable reference lists with abstracts from each lesson.
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First access to additional advanced courses.
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Access to highly-engaging community of elite orthopedic professionals.
How it works
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