What a fantastic day in Kilkenny as we conclude our 2026 South East UPMC Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Conference. Thank you to all of our attendees both in-person and online, our speakers, presenters and to @Medcafe1, our partners for the event.

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Mr. Greg Heffernan, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UPMC Whitfield Hospital, outlines an approach to the assessment and treatment of common tendinopathies in the upper limb.

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Mr. Oisín Breathnach, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents an overview of managing upper limb orthopaedic pathology in general practice.

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Prof. David O’Briain, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UPMC Whitfield Hospital and UPMC Aut Even Hospital, discusses evidence-based strategies for the effective management of partial rotator cuff tears in patients.

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Jane Campbell, Physiotherapy Manager at UPMC Aut Even Hospital, outlines an approach to optimising outcomes in osteoarthritis and post‑operative joint recovery.

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Dr. Ciaran Cosgrave, Director of UPMC Sports Medicine and UPMC institute for Health, and Consultant Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, highlights key opportunities to optimise patient outcomes across musculoskeletal care pathways.

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Mr. Eoghan Pomeroy, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UPMC Whitfield Hospital outlines an effective approach to tackling musculoskeletal infection in patients.

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Mr. Paul McKenna, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UPMC Whitfield Hospital explains what a return to sports looks like for a patient after a total hip replacement.

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Mr. Ian Kelly, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UPMC Whitfield Hospital discusses an effective and modern approach to the management of knee arthritis in patients.
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Mr. Patrick Carton, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents an innovative, evidence‑based approach to ceramic hip resurfacing.

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Mr. Mark Berney, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UPMC Whitfield Hospital, delivers key insights on effective knee joint preservation for patients.

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Dr. Michael “Micky” Collins, Director of the @UPMC Concussion programme in Pittsburgh, breaks down the various types of concussion and their diverse symptoms and treatments in our first session of the day.
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Gwen Daniels, General Manager of UPMC Whitfield Hospital welcoming our delegates, both in person and online with @Medcafe1, to the 2026 South East UPMC Orthopaedic Care and Sports Medicine Conference in Kilkenny.
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UPMC wishes the @KildareCamogie U16 Panel the very best of luck ahead of their All Ireland Final tomorrow afternoon!

UPMC Ireland is a proud healthcare partner of Kildare Camogie.

Dr. Michael “Micky” Collins, one of the world’s leading experts in concussion management and Director of the @UPMC Concussion Programme in Pittsburgh, was on @IrelandAMVMTV ahead of his clinical session at The UPMC Orthopaedic Care and Sports Medicine Conference tomorrow!

Congratulations to the Carlow Ladies Gaelic Footballers who won the 2026 National League Division 4 title on Sunday, after facing off against Leitrim in a thrilling game at St. Brendan's Park in Birr.

UPMC is proud to support @CarlowLGFA.

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UPMC is proud to support @CarlowLGFA, reinforcing our commitment to enhancing sports medicine and orthopaedic care for athletes at every level.

We wish the team the very best of luck ahead of their 2026 National League Division 4 football final against Leitrim on Sunday!

Registration is now open for the 2026 South East Orthopaedic Care and Sports Medicine Conference, taking place at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

View the full programme and registration here: bit.ly/4cx3KV5

UPMC is proud to continue its partnership with @CorkCityFC for the 2026 season, delivering world-class medical care and performance support to both the club's senior men's and women's teams, reaffirming its commitment to supporting player welfare, recovery, and elite performance.

UPMC was proud to be represented in the Division 2 football final over the weekend where @MeathGAA secured the league title.

Well done to Meath GAA and to our outstanding sports medicine staff at UPMC who supported the team this season.