#WomenofISAKOS represented from all over the world at the recent ACCART in Pereira, Colombia! 🌎 Maria Tuca 🇨🇱, Mary Mulcahey 🇺🇸, & Claudia Arias 🇵🇪.
The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
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ISAKOS Mission Statement An international society of surgeons established to advance the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. ISAKOS was Formed By the merger of the International Arthroscopy Association (IAA) and the International Society of the Knee (ISK) in 1995 at the IAA & ISK Combined Congress in Hong Kong. ISAKOS Works With Regional and National societies who share similar goals, providing a larger arena where these national societies and continental organizations can combine their strengths in an international forum. ISAKOS is on the Rise With members from 92+ countries and regions. The ISAKOS Congress The ISAKOS Congress is Held Every Two Years Congress Locations include Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997), Washington DC, USA (1999), Montreux, Switzerland (2001), Auckland, New Zealand (2003), Hollywood, Fl, USA (2005), Florence, Italy (2007), Osaka, Japan (2009), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2011), Toronto, Canada (2013), Lyon, France (2015), Shanghai, China (2017), Cancun, Mexico (2019) and Cape Town, South Africa (2021). ISAKOS Congresses Include Includes Scientific Paper Sessions, Discussions and Debates, Symposia, Live Surgical Demonstrations, Electronic Posters, Technical Exhibits, Instructional Course Lectures, Lunch Time Lectures and Hands on Workshops. Also included is a social program including a Welcome Reception and Spouse Program.
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- 1995
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- Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Sports Medicine
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Hip Arthroscopy and The Innovation Cycle in the United Kingdom: Data, Drivers and Global Context This article explores the rise and subsequent decline of hip arthroscopy in the UK, describing a shift toward more selective, evidence-based practice. It presents the trend as a maturation of surgical innovation with important implications for training and service delivery. 📽️ Watch this quick 5-in-1 video to see the key highlights—then dive deeper by reading the full article from the 2026 Vol. I #ISAKOSeNewsletter. 🔗 Read: https://lnkd.in/gZvz2dBC 🗣️ A. Malviya 🇬🇧 & V. Khanduja 🇬🇧
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📣 ISAKOS Regional Summit 2026 🗓️ June 4–6, 2026 | Mumbai, India 🇮🇳 Join ISAKOS faculty at IRS 2026 for a series of ICL Masterclass Sessions designed to deliver focused, practical learning from global experts. 👉 Register Today: isakos.com/IRS2026
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Happy Earth Day to our international #ISAKOS community 🌎 Our Power, Our Planet #EarthDay2026 Discover how you can make a difference 🔗earthday.org/action
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TOMORROW! ISAKOS-GEN Webinar: Soft Tissue Sports Injury Issues in the Athlete's Elbow 👉 Register: isakos.com/webinars 🗓️ April 23 at 12:00 UTC Program topics include: 🔹 Open Lateral Ligament Repair / Reconstructions 🔹 Arthroscopic Management of Lateral Elbow Instability 🔹 Diagnosing & Distinguishing PMRI from PLRI 🔹 OCD of the Capitellum in the Young Athlete 🔹 Distal Biceps Tendon Injuries 🔹 Arthroscopy for Degenerative Arthritis in the Athlete #ISAKOSWebinar #ISAKOS #SportsInjury #Elbow
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Introduction to Stiffness of the Elbow, Wrist and Related Pathologies (ISAKOS Book, 2025) This article presents Stiffness of the Elbow, Wrist and Related Pathologies as a comprehensive ISAKOS resource on diagnosing and managing upper-limb stiffness. It highlights the book's practical guidance on treatment strategies, rehabilitation, and emerging innovations to restore motion and function. 📽️ Watch this quick 5-in-1 video to see the key highlights—then dive deeper by reading the full article in the recent #ISAKOSeNewsletter 2026 Vol. I 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gjVGnidc 🗣️ L. Pederzini 🇮🇹, T. Nakamura 🇯🇵, A. Celli 🇮🇹 G. Bain 🇦🇺
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ISAKOS President Prof. João Espregueira-Mendes was invited to deliver the opening address at one of the field’s leading global events in Athens. The XXXIII Isokinetic Conference – Football Medicine: Return to Performance in Athens brought together some of the world's leading experts, promoting discussion of challenges and advancements in returning to performance.
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Join us this week for the ISAKOS-GEN Webinar: Soft Tissue Sports Injury Issues in the Athlete's Elbow 🗓️ April 23, 2026 🕔 12:00 - 13:00 UTC 👉 Register: isakos.com/webinars Program topics include: 🔹 Open Lateral Ligament Repair / Reconstructions 🔹 Arthroscopic Management of Lateral Elbow Instability 🔹 Diagnosing & Distinguishing PMRI from PLRI 🔹 OCD of the Capitellum in the Young Athlete 🔹 Distal Biceps Tendon Injuries 🔹 Arthroscopy for Degenerative Arthritis in the Athlete
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The ISAKOS Global Traveling Fellowship connects surgeons worldwide, advancing skills, sharing knowledge, and improving patient care across borders. 🌎 “This experience reshaped how we think, operate, and collaborate as surgeons.” -Magaly Iñiguez, MD, Chile This is the impact of ISAKOS, but it doesn’t happen without you. Through your generosity, we can make this experience available to more fellows. Your gift can help: 🔹Expand fellowship & mentorship opportunities 🔹Support early-career surgeons from underserved regions 🔹Strengthen global collaboration & shared learning 🔹Fund important research & innovation in our field Expand global access to surgical education. Donate to ISAKOS today. 🔗qrco.de/SupportISAKOS (link in bio)
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🔔 Save the Date! 🔔 ISAKOS-APKASS Webinar: Massively Irreparable Cuff Tears - The Global Perspective 🗓️ May 14, 2026 at 12:00 UTC Join global experts for a focused discussion on managing massive irreparable cuff tears, featuring practical strategies and evolving surgical solutions to improve patient outcomes. 👉 Register: isakos.com/webinars Program topics include: 🔹 When is it too late for repair and too early for metal? 🔹 How do you fix a massive, irreparable cuff tear? 🔹 Superior capsule reconstruction & alternative solutions 🔹 Lower trapezius transfer in younger patients 🔹 Subscapularis massive irreparable tear treatment options 🔹 Live VR rotator cuff repair with personalized analytics Presented in collaboration with APKASS & the ISAKOS Shoulder Committee
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