? 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 […]
Algorithm for Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Courtesy: Dr Sarav Shah MD, FAAOS New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Terrible Triad of Elbow
Courtesy: Pierre Laumonerie MD, Paris, France Overview Term “Terrible Triad of the Elbow” coined in 1996 by O’Driscoll. Involves posterior elbow dislocation, radial head fracture, and coronoid process fracture. Historically poor outcomes due to complex instability. Anatomical Background Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Complex: Includes radial collateral ligament and ulnar collateral ligament. Plays role in posterolateral […]
Quadriceps Tendon in ACL Reconstruction
Courtesy: Shehbaz Malik FRCSOrth, Worcestershire, UK
Bone Loss and Shoulder Instability
Courtesy: William Levine MD, Frank Stinchfield Professor, Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, USA
Patellofemoral Instability
Courtesy: Miho Tanka, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Also Check out: https://youtu.be/IGMQXCN5eBg?si=Xk3FFVpgFy9osNk9
Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedics
Courtesy: Prof Mohamed Imam, Surrey, UK Introduction to Generative AI in Orthopaedics Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) differs from traditional AI by creating new content (text, images). Applications: Diagnostics, treatment planning, patient communication, and workflow automation. Enhance precision, personalize care, and improve efficiency. Large Language Models (LLMs) in Healthcare What are LLMs? Models like GPT-4, […]
Posterolateral Rotatory Elbow Instability
Courtesy: Michell Ruiz MD Past President, Mexican Shoulder and ELbow Society Introduction Posterolateral Rotatory Instability (PLRI) is the most common pattern of elbow instability. Key facts: Frequently underdiagnosed. Common cause of chronic lateral elbow pain. Often develops after elbow dislocation. May be mistaken for lateral epicondylitis or chronic elbow pain syndromes. Historical Background Residual instability […]
Understanding 360° of Traumatic Shoulder Instability
Courtesy: Prof Young Lae Moon MD, Seoul, South Korea Anterior Glenohumeral Instability Anatomy, Evaluation, Imaging & Management Basic Anatomy & Biomechanics The glenoid fossa is a shallow, dish-like structure At any given time, only ~25% of the humeral head articulates with the glenoid The glenoid labrum: Deepens the socket Increases humeral head contact area by […]
Ulnar Nerve Injury: Diagnosis and Treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
ISAKOS 2025 Munich
ISAKOS 2025 Venue: International Congress Center München Messe München GmbH Messegelände, 81823 München GERMANY Dates: June 8- 11, 2025 Web: https://www.isakos.com/
Clinical Evidence in the Surgical Treatment of Advanced Osteoarthritis Knee
Clinical Evidence in the Surgical Treatment of Advanced Osteoarthritis Knee from orthoprinciples
Ankle Fractures: Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Classification Unimalleolar Fracture • Lateral malleolus fracture • Medial malleolus fracture • Posterior malleolus fracture Bimalleolar Fracture • Medial + lateral malleolus fractures Trimalleolar Fracture • Medial + lateral + posterior malleolus fractures Important Point • Obtain CT scan in trimalleolar fractures for: • Posterior fragment […]