Orthocell continued to support specialist surgeon education and global clinical collaboration through the 2026 Orthocell Nerve Symposium, held in Sydney.

Now in its fourth year, the symposium has become an important forum for advancing discussion, education and practical experience in peripheral nerve repair. The 2026 program brought together leading international and Australian faculty and specialists for a focused exchange on contemporary approaches to nerve repair, including real-world clinical experience with Remplir™.

International faculty included Global Nerve Foundation founders Dr Dominic Power from the United Kingdom and Dr Harry Hoyen from the United States, as well as Dr Robert Yap from Singapore and Dr Zakhar Plakhtyr from Ukraine. They were joined by Australian panel members Prof Minghao Zheng, Dr Alex O’Beirne, Dr Tanya Burgess, Dr Joe Dusseldorp and Dr Kieran Hirpara.

Across the program, presentations and discussions explored a broad range of advanced nerve repair topics, including brachial plexus reconstruction, upper and lower limb nerve injury, spinal cord injury, sensation restoration following mastectomy, nerve and trauma surgery in complex clinical settings, and the histological evaluation of non-crosslinked acellular collagen materials.

The hands-on cadaveric workshop was once again a highlight of the symposium, providing surgeons, fellows and consultants with practical surgical education at the University of Technology Sydney, Surgical and Anatomical Science Facility. Under the guidance of experienced nerve surgeons Dr Dom Power, Dr Harry Hoyen and Alex O’Beirne, participants had the opportunity to observe and practise advanced techniques in a setting designed to support skills development, discussion, peer-to-peer learning and the clinical applications of Remplir^TM.

A key theme throughout the symposium was the importance of improving both the biological and surgical environment for nerve repair. Discussions throughout the program included practical experience with Remplir™, including its handling characteristics, epineurial-like structure and role in supporting the latest approaches to peripheral nerve repair.

Orthocell was proud to co-sponsor the symposium alongside Device Technologies.

The event reflects Orthocell’s ongoing commitment to surgeon education, clinical engagement and the continued development of regenerative medicine solutions for peripheral nerve repair. It also reinforces the growing clinical interest in advanced approaches that support nerve repair and recovery in complex surgical settings.