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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Quadriceps Tendon in ACL Reconstruction

Courtesy: Shehbaz Malik FRCSOrth, Worcestershire, UK

Patellofemoral Instability

Courtesy: Miho Tanka, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA

Meniscal Repair: Getting It Right First Time

Courtesy: Prof Nicholas Colyvas FAAOS, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA

Is Mosaicplasty Still a good option?

Courtesy: Prof Joao Espreguiera Mendes, Porto, Potugal President ISAKOS 2025-27 President ESSKA 2012-2014

ACL Revision Principles

Courtesy: Wolf Petersen MD, Martin Luther Krankenhaus, Berlin, Germany

Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction ( LaPrade Vs Arciero)

Courtesy: James Bailey MD, Santa Barbara, California

Patellar Instability in Adolescents and MPFL Reconstruction

Courtesy: Shital Parikh MD, Professor, Cincinatti Childrens Hospital, USA

PatelloFemoral Instability: A SemiDynamic Technique

Courtesy: Dr Claudia Arias, Lima, Peru

ACL and ALL Reconstruction: Techniques and Indications

Courtesy: Achilleas Boutsiadis MD, Athens, Greece

Lateral ExtraArticular Tenodesis for Knee Instability

Courtesy: Prof Michael Hantes, MD, Vice President, ESSKA

Graft Options in ACL Reconstruction

Courtesy: Theo Bouras MD, PhD, Patras, Greece Graft selection in ACL reconstruction The ACL ligament is the main stabilizer for the anterior translation of the tibia. It also contributes in rotational stability along with medial meniscus. It consists 90 percent of collagen type 1, 10 percent of collagen type 3, has 2 bundles the anteromedial […]