About the Collective
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.
Expert-led education
The physicians and engineer who pioneered KA-Optimized TKA teach the curriculum and engage with members.
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.
Free, all-inclusive membership includes:
-
Complete access to the KA-Optimized TKA core curriculum
-
Sharable Record of Completion.
-
A specialized course on challenging cases.
-
Dr Howell and Dr Nedopil's tips and tricks.
-
Downloadable reference lists with abstracts from each lesson.
-
First access to additional advanced courses.
-
Access to highly-engaging community of elite orthopedic professionals. Discuss and get feedback on challenging cases, implant design, and surgical technique.
How membership works
A three-step path from enrollment to full access
Become a member
Register and immediately access the core curriculum and specialized courses.
Unlock full Collective access
Explore an active community of elite orthopedic professionals. Connect and discuss with peers.
Complete the core curriculum
A thorough expert-led curriculum on KA-Optimized TKA that you can complete at your own pace.
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.