LIFT UP – ASES Foundation’s 2025 National Shoulder & Elbow Week
The Week of May 12 – 17, 2025
(See all eight events at www.ases-assn.org/foundation)





















City: St. Louis, MO
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
Hours: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Missouri History Museum
Address: 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112
Ticket Price: $150
Local Attractions: The Arch, St. Louis Cardinals and neighborhoods
Attendees: Event participants include surgeons and physicians, industry representatives, patients, and family members.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Event Description:
The ASES Foundation evening in St. Louis aims to bring the community together in support for the advancement of shoulder and elbow care. This event will highlight this city’s rich history in both shoulder and elbow surgery and also America’s favorite pastime: baseball. Our keynote speakers (including a former St. Louis Cardinal) will form a panel to discuss their collective experiences. Industry and local supporters will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services in an exciting and engaging event.
Agenda:
6:30PM -7:30PM – Guest Arrival & Cocktail Hour
– Open Bar & Passed hors d’oeuvres
– Visit with NSEW Exhibitors
– Silent Auction Open
– Missouri History Museum Exhibit Visitation
7:30PM – Opening Remarks & Dinner Buffet Open
7:45PM– Randy Otto to introduce Bob Ramsey, the Mcee For the Evening
7:45PM-8PM: Keynote Speaker: Jason Isringhausen (Former STL Cardinal): “Overcoming Injury in the Big Leagues: Coming Back from Three Tommy John Surgeries”
8:00PM-8:15PM – George Paletta, MD: “Care of the Professional Athlete in the 21st Century”
8:15PM-8:30 PM – Moderated Panel with Dr. Paleta & Jason Isringhausen by Bob Ramsey
8:30PM-10PM – Socializing, Mingling & Live Music Entertainment Provided By Glendale Riders,
9:30PM: Silent Auction Closes
Event MC:
Bob Ramsey, St. Louis Sportscaster
Keynote Speaker:
Jason Isringhausen – Former STL Cardinals Player
Academic Presentation:
Treating the Professional Athlete
Local Planning Committee:
Local Lead: Christine C. Piper, MD
- Melissa Wright, MD
- Jay Keener, MD
- Alex Aleem, MD
- Pat Sweeney, MD
- Randy Otto, MD
- Katherine Burns, MD
Event Sponsorship
Sponsoring a National Shoulder & Elbow Week Event provides a great opportunity for industry representatives to interact with local surgeon leaders in a fun, social environment. It also makes a direct impact on the community through grants that are given back to these surgeons for various research project which improves the care that patients receive. Sponsorship is open to industry partners, hospitals, private practice groups, physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities. Sponsors receive recognition both onsite and nationally, as well as they receive tickets to attend.Each year these events continue to grow and expand their reach to local communities.
To sponsor and support National Shoulder & Elbow Week (NSEW), please review the sponsorship agreement.
If you have any questions about the 2025 NSEW sponsorships, please contact Matt Van Wie at matt@esvw.com, (804) 240-3839.