Track: MSK
Megan Kennedy, BSc, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Physiotherapist
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Adolfo Llinas, MD (he/him/his)
Corporate Chief Medical Officer
Orthopedics and Traumatology
Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota
Bogota, Colombia
Claudia Djambas Khayat, MD (she/her/hers)
Hematologist Pediatrician
Hotel Dieu De France Hospital Saint Joseph University
Beirut , Lebanon
Sherry Herman-Hilker, PT, MS (she/her/hers)
Physical therapist
Hemophilia and Coagulation Disorders Program - University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, United States
Pamela Narayan, Physiotherapist
Consultant, Managing Partner
Rehabilitation
Lakshmi Hospital & Research Centre
Hyderabad, India
Nikole Scappe-Hagen (she/her/hers)
Manager of Education
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF)
Coraopolis, United States
This session places a spotlight on the unique musculoskeletal care considerations for women with bleeding disorders and carriers. The patient perspective will be emphasized, shedding light on the experiences of women facing joint and muscle bleeding. Presentations will investigate the crucial intersection of hemostasis and joint wellness, connecting the hematology and orthopedic characteristics. Moreover, the session will address the practical aspects of navigating musculoskeletal challenges specific to women with bleeding disorders. Attendees can expect to gain insights into tailored approaches, promoting holistic care and improved outcomes for women dealing with musculoskeletal issues related to hemophilia or other bleeding disorders.
Co-Chair: Megan Kennedy, BSc, PhD – Trinity College Dublin
Co-Chair: Adolfo Llinas, MD (he/him/his) – Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota
Speaker: Nikole Scappe-Hagen (she/her/hers) – National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF)
Speaker: Pamela Narayan, Physiotherapist – Lakshmi Hospital & Research Centre
Speaker: Claudia Djambas Khayat, MD (she/her/hers) – Hotel Dieu De France Hospital Saint Joseph University
Speaker: Sherry Herman-Hilker, PT, MS (she/her/hers) – Hemophilia and Coagulation Disorders Program - University of Michigan