Take the next step in advancing your arthroscopic surgical skills through an intensive two-day learning experience focused on practical execution and real-world techniques. This workshop combines expert-led scientific sessions with extensive hands-on cadaver laboratory training, covering ACL, MPFL, Meniscus Root Repair, Labral Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair, and Biceps Procedures.
With 75% of the program dedicated to hands-on training, participants will gain valuable experience in portal placement, reconstruction techniques, fixation strategies, implant handling, and surgical decision-making. Join leading orthopaedic professionals in a focused learning environment designed to enhance confidence, precision, and clinical outcomes in knee and shoulder arthroscopy.
The Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy Workshop is a premier clinical education program designed to enhance surgical expertise in minimally invasive joint reconstruction and sports medicine procedures. Through a combination of expert-led scientific sessions and extensive hands-on cadaveric training, participants will gain practical experience in ACL Reconstruction, MPFL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair, Meniscal Root Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, and Biceps Procedures. Guided by internationally renowned faculty, the workshop enables surgeons to refine arthroscopic techniques, optimize surgical decision-making, and improve patient outcomes through contemporary evidence-based practices.
Develop practical arthroscopic skills through immersive cadaveric workshops focused on knee and shoulder procedures. Gain real-world experience in portal placement, reconstruction techniques, graft handling, fixation methods, and advanced arthroscopic workflows under expert supervision.
Enhance your expertise across a wide range of procedures, including ACL Reconstruction, MPFL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair, Meniscal Root Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, and Biceps Procedures using current evidence-based surgical approaches.
Learn directly from internationally recognized arthroscopy specialists who will share proven surgical techniques, clinical pearls, and best practices developed through years of operative experience.
Participate in interactive discussions covering challenging clinical cases, surgical planning, complication avoidance, and postoperative considerations to strengthen decision-making in everyday practice.
Gain hands-on exposure to modern arthroscopy systems, fixation devices, suture anchors, and specialized instrumentation while understanding implant selection, workflow optimization, and surgical efficiency.
Connect with orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, fellows, and residents from around the world. Exchange experiences, discuss emerging techniques, and build lasting professional relationships within the arthroscopy community.
| Time | Session | Key Topics / Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Morning Coffee | Delegate registration, course material & PPE distribution, cadaver lab orientation and safety briefing |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome & Course Overview | Workshop objectives, overview of the two-day program, laboratory workflow and station allocation |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Knee Reconstruction Fundamentals | Arthroscopic portal placement, ACL reconstruction principles, meniscus repair techniques, meniscal root repair concepts, MPFL reconstruction indications and planning, common complication avoidance |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Implant & Instrumentation Session | ACL fixation concepts, meniscus repair systems, root repair instrumentation, MPFL fixation options, instrument setup and workflow |
| 10:20 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | — |
| 10:30 – 13:00 | Hands-On Cadaver Lab Session I | Arthroscopic orientation, portal placement, diagnostic knee arthroscopy, meniscus repair techniques, root repair preparation and execution, graft harvesting and preparation |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch Break | — |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Surgical Strategy Session | Femoral and tibial tunnel positioning, graft selection and preparation, MPFL anatomical landmarks, fixation strategies and pearls |
| 14:15 – 16:30 | Hands-On Cadaver Lab Session II | ACL reconstruction, femoral and tibial tunnel creation, graft passage and fixation, MPFL reconstruction, final assessment and troubleshooting |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Coffee Break | — |
| 16:40 – 17:15 | Case Discussion & Surgical Pearls | Challenging ACL and MPFL cases, meniscus and root repair decision-making, complication management, technical tips and tricks |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Q&A and Day 1 Wrap-Up | — |
| Time | Session | Key Topics / Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee | — |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Day Introduction | Learning objectives, shoulder arthroscopy workflow, laboratory briefing |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Shoulder Arthroscopy Fundamentals | Patient positioning, portal placement, diagnostic arthroscopy, shoulder instability concepts, Bankart and SLAP repair principles, rotator cuff repair strategies, biceps procedures and indications |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Implant & Instrumentation Session | Suture anchor technology, knotless fixation concepts, implant selection and indications, instrument workflow and setup |
| 10:20 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | — |
| 10:30 – 13:00 | Hands-On Cadaver Lab Session I | Surface anatomy and portal placement, diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy, Bankart repair, SLAP repair, biceps tenodesis techniques |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch Break | — |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Rotator Cuff Repair Strategy Session | Tear pattern assessment, medial-row and lateral-row fixation, anchor placement principles, suture management techniques |
| 14:15 – 16:30 | Hands-On Cadaver Lab Session II | Rotator cuff repair, anchor placement, suture management, knotless repair techniques, final construct evaluation |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Coffee Break | — |
| 16:40 – 17:15 | Case Discussion & Surgical Pearls | Complex instability cases, rotator cuff repair challenges, implant selection strategies, complication avoidance, practical surgical tips |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Final Discussion, Certificates & Closing Remarks | — |
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