Shoulder · Congress
53rd Annual Meeting of the Japan Shoulder Society

The 53rd Japan Shoulder Society meeting took place at Kumamoto Jo Hall on 30–31 October 2026, alongside the 23rd Shoulder Function Research meeting. Its archived site retains programme and educational-unit information. JOA unit claims and hands-on seminar applications had separate arrangements, which should not be carried over to the next annual meeting.
Summary source checked 2026-11-04 · Official programme information ↗Course at a glance
- Dates
- Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
- Location
- Kumamoto, Japan
- Format
- Congress
- Listed level
- All levels
- Focus
- Shoulder
- Registration
- Past event
The official site announces that participant registration opened on 17 September 2026; advance registration runs to noon JST on 29 October 2026, with on-site registration handled online. This is an observed status, not a guaranteed place. Registration evidence checked 2026-10-28: official status source ↗.
The listed level describes the published audience. It does not establish eligibility, an open seat, or permission to attend a specimen lab.
Topics to review in the program
- Research
- Rehabilitation
- Japanese / English
Use these topics to shortlist the event, then read the official program for the actual schedule and learning objectives. A topic listed in the directory does not guarantee hands-on practice in that procedure.
Applicant information & evidence
Each check applies only to the named field and scope, not the entire listing. Unmentioned conditions remain unverified. Programme information does not confirm a seat in a particular edition.
- Venue, audience and contact
Kumamoto Jo Hall, 3-40 Sakuramachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-0805. All programmes onsite; nonmembers, nurses, PT/OT and residents may participate. 53jss@higo.co.jp; +81 96-373-9188. JOA units require separate payment; no fixed total is stated.
verified · edition · checked 2026-10-18 · Official field source ↗
Questions to resolve before registering
- Audience and prerequisites: confirm your training level, professional role, required credentials, and any invitation or membership conditions.
- Learning format: check whether the program is lectures, case discussion, demonstrations, or a hybrid format, and what your registration includes.
- Budget and travel: confirm the total registration charge, accommodation, transfers, cancellation deadline, and the exact venue before purchasing nonrefundable travel.
- CME and documentation: credit type, credit amount, claim requirements, and any board reporting are not verified on this page. Read the organizer’s exact designation statement and confirm that it meets your requirements.
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