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Endoscopic Lumbar Microdiscectomy

Courtesy: Osama Kashlan MD, Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York

RAMP Lesion of the Knee

Courtesy: Herve Ouanezar MD Topic: Ramp Lesion Repair During ACL Reconstruction Introduction & Acknowledgments Gratitude for the invitation and acknowledgment of key mentors and groups. Primary Focus: Sharing insights on ramp lesion repair in ACL injuries. Presentation Outline 1. Definition and History Isolated ACL injuries: Only 25% of cases. Combined Lesions: Present in 75% of […]

Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

Courtesy: Prof Michael Hantes, ESSKA 1st Vice President Lecture Topic: Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee Aim: Define the treatment algorithm for this disease. Overview: Pediatric disease affecting the subchondral bone. If it progresses, it may lead to instability and cartilage disruption, potentially causing premature osteoarthritis. Can occur in elbow, knee, hip, but most commonly affects […]

Dual Mobility Cups in Total Hip Replacement

Courtesy: Prof Jean Alain Epinette, Lelle, France Discussion on Dual Mobility Cups in Hip Replacement Key Question: Is Dual Mobility (DM) a reasonable option for all hip replacements? The new construct (since 2000) has changed perspectives on hip replacements. It performs well in both young and elderly patients, for both primary and revision cases. Cost-effectiveness […]

Lateral Tenodesis in ACL Reconstruction: Why, When and How?

? Courtesy: Joao Espregueira Mendes, ISAKOS President, Porto, Portugal Goals of ACL Reconstruction Ensure no pain, swelling, or instability. Restore range of motion, muscle strength, proprioception, kinematics, and stability. Prevent osteoarthritis if possible. Aim for a return to sports at the same level. ACL Injuries in Football Not the most frequent injury but leads to […]

ESSKA Congress 2026

ESSKA Congress 2026 (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy) Venue: Prague, Czech Republic Dates: 20- 22, May 2026 Web: https://esska-congress.org/

Meniscal Repair Techniques

? Courtesy: Prof Wolf Petersen, Berlin, Germany Understanding Meniscus Anatomy and Function Medial and lateral meniscus serve as a movable joint surface. Contributes to load transmission and joint stabilization. Meniscal loss leads to joint overload, resulting in osteoarthritis. Importance of meniscus preservation to prevent cartilage damage and osteoarthritis. Importance of Meniscus Repair in ACL […]