{"id":6832,"date":"2026-03-11T15:24:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azoklinika.lv\/azo-traumatologists-aaos-congress-usa\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:24:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:24:36","slug":"azo-traumatologists-aaos-congress-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azoklinika.lv\/en\/azo-traumatologists-aaos-congress-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"AZO Clinic traumatologists advance their expertise at the AAOS World Orthopedic Congress in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead text-lg font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-200 mb-6\">AZO Clinic traumatologists and orthopedic surgeons continue to advance their expertise at the highest international level. This March, our specialists \u2014 Dr. Kristi\u0101ns Alpe, Dr. Zangus P\u012blaps, and Dr. O\u013cegs Ribakovs \u2014 attended one of the world\u2019s premier orthopedic forums: the AAOS Annual Meeting in New Orleans, USA.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the congress, our traumatologists explored the latest breakthroughs in contemporary orthopedic medicine \u2014 modern minimally invasive surgical techniques, next-generation joint implants, and sports injury treatment protocols. Our specialists took part in hands-on workshops and expert discussions with colleagues from around the globe to bring these innovative technologies directly to patient care in Latvia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-8 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-xs border border-slate-200\/80 dark:border-white\/10\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaos-2026-kirurgiskie-instrumenti-meistarklase.jpg\" alt=\"Surgical instruments workshop at AAOS\" class=\"w-full h-auto object-cover aspect-[4\/5]\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-xs border border-slate-200\/80 dark:border-white\/10\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaos-2026-celu-saisu-inovacijas.jpg\" alt=\"Knee ligament reconstruction innovations\" class=\"w-full h-auto object-cover aspect-[4\/5]\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#091E3A] dark:text-white mt-8 mb-3\">Inspiration for the joy of movement and healthy aging<\/h3>\n<p>A special highlight of the congress was a guest keynote address by legendary actor, athlete, and public figure Arnold Schwarzenegger. In his talk, he emphasized the vital role of regular physical activity in preserving joint health, supporting recovery, and maintaining lifelong motivation and freedom of movement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-8 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-xs border border-slate-200\/80 dark:border-white\/10\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaos-2026-arnolds-svarcnegers-skatuve-original.jpg\" alt=\"Arnold Schwarzenegger speaking at AAOS 2026 Congress\" class=\"w-full h-auto object-cover max-h-[480px]\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mt-4\">We are proud of our medical team for purposefully following world-class advancements in orthopedics so that every AZO Clinic patient receives safe, modern, and results-driven care.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-8 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-xs border border-slate-200\/80 dark:border-white\/10 max-w-md mx-auto\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaos-2026-arsti-skelets-mascots.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ribakovs and Dr. P\u012blaps at AAOS in New Orleans\" class=\"w-full h-auto object-cover\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Xvk4nP9cNRwDQ414yfgnMVqYXGtJeLaLDgQuwbgVAkrrUfzwZeRoTAGbK3JW4r91l&id=61567103018029 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AZO Clinic traumatologists and orthopedic surgeons continue to advance their expertise at the highest international level. This March, our specialists \u2014 Dr. Kristi\u0101ns Alpe, Dr. Zangus P\u012blaps, and Dr. O\u013cegs Ribakovs \u2014 attended one of the world\u2019s premier orthopedic forums: the AAOS Annual Meeting in New Orleans, USA. 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