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International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society

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International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society

The ICRS is the main forum for international collaboration in cartilaginous tissue research and joint preservation.

The ICRS is a charitable medical association, founded in 1997 and envisages the scientific research and the exchange of knowledge among physicians, scientists, patients and industry in the field of Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Recognizing that there is a continuum from cartilage injury to degenerative joint disease we bring together basic scientists, clinical researchers, physicians

, other healthcare providers and members of industry, engaged or interested in the field of articular biology, its genetic basis and regenerative medicine. We seek to improve our patients´ quality of life, decrease their disability and reduce the impact of degenerative joint disease on healthcare systems worldwide by preserving joints and maintaining function. The Society has currently 1200 active members from 65 countries. Our Mission is: Advancing Science & Education of the Prevention & Treatment of Cartilage Disease Worldwide

18/05/2026

Can we prevent “metal on plastic” in 2026?

Join the ESSKA–ICRS Partner Society Symposium and explore the future of surgical joint regeneration, cartilage regeneration, orthobiologics, and evidence-based treatment strategies for knee osteoarthritis.

From regenerative surgery and football-related cartilage injuries to PRP and cell-based injectable therapies, this expert-led session brings together leading international voices shaping the future of knee preservation.

📍 Hall C1-3 (Level 3)
📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕐 13:15 – 14:15

Featuring:
• Christian Lattermann, ICRS President
• Elizaveta Kon, ICRS Past-President
• Giuseppe Filardo, ICRS 2nd Vice President
• Laura de Girolamo, Member ICRS Nomination Committee
• Luca Andriolo, Co-Deputy Chair ICRS Communication Committee

Chaired by:
• Emmanuel Papakostas, ICRS Secretary General
• Laura de Girolamo, Member ICRS Nomination Committee

18/05/2026

⏰ A little less that one month to go until the early bird deadline!

Early bird registration for the 8th ICRS Summit Porto 2026 closes on June 15.

Join the global community in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation in Porto, Portugal, from October 8–10, 2026, and secure your place at reduced rates before the deadline.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with leading experts, explore cutting-edge science, and expand your network in joint preservation and cartilage regeneration.

Register now: https://cartilage.org/8th-icrs-summit-porto-2026/registration/

16/05/2026

Help transform cartilage repair treatments! The ICRS Patient Registry collects real-world data to improve outcomes and guide innovation in regenerative medicine. Your involvement empowers researchers and clinicians to deliver better care for everyone.

The ICRS Patient Registry is a global platform supporting cartilage repair research and clinical practice. It offers multilingual patient engagement, remote monitoring, and structured follow‑ups at multiple timepoints, helping clinicians track outcomes and identify best practices. The Registry includes enhanced patient portal features, monthly data‑quality oversight, and broad international participation. It supports sponsors with tailored reports, comparative analyses, and co-development opportunities. With active users across the globe, it enables evidence generation, research collaborations, and streamlined access to patient databases, improving visibility, quality of care, and scientific output.

Reach out to us and explore its full potential: registry@cartilage.org

https://cartilage.org/patient-registry/
https://form.jotform.com/252441810274350

15/05/2026

Only two weeks left to secure the early bird rate for the ICRS Focus Meeting in Chicago.

Join us on September 24–25, 2026, for an intensive 1.5-day program focused on patient-centered and evidence-based cartilage treatment of the knee.

This practical meeting will explore the rapidly evolving treatment landscape through:
• Case-based discussions
• Re-live surgical videos
• Expert-led sessions
• Real-world clinical decision-making strategies

Designed for clinicians focused on knee joint preservation and cartilage care, the meeting brings together leading experts to discuss the latest non-operative and operative treatment approaches.

Early bird registration deadline: May 31

Register now and join us in Chicago this September: https://cartilage.org/focus-meeting-chicago/registration-2/

12/05/2026

A recent study establishes a novel ex vivo bovine explant model using skeletally immature developing joints to investigate the formation of the zone of calcified cartilage. The authors demonstrate that cartilage calcification is a highly zonal, cell-driven process: the deep cartilage layer actively promotes calcification, whhereas the superficial layer inhibits it through secreted factors. Using osteochondral and split-layer cartilage cultures, they show that viable chondrocytes in the top layer suppress calcification in the bottom layer, whereas loss of viability removes this inhibitory control. Gene expression analyses reveal a clear spatial signature, with calcification inhibitors (PTHLH, MGP, FGF18) enriched in the superficial zone and hypertrophic/calcification markers (COL10A1, ALPL, IHH) dominant in the deep zone. This model provides a physiologically relevant platform to study calcified cartilage formation and opens new avenues for understanding osteochondral regeneration and pathological calcification in osteoarthritis.

Read the full article here: https://www.oarsiopenjournal.com/article/S2665-9131(26)00001-4/fulltext

06/05/2026

ICRS Focus Meeting "Patient-Centered & Evidence-Based Cartilage Treatment of the Knee: Real-World Approaches to the Pathology Spectrum"

We are pleased to announce the upcoming non-CME Focus Meeting in Chicago on September 24–25, 2026.

Early bird registration is open until May 31 – don’t miss the opportunity to secure your place at a reduced fee.

This 1.5-day meeting will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of knee cartilage treatment in the US, where multiple new non-operative and operative solutions have recently been introduced and approved.

The program is centered on knee joint preservation and practical, evidence-based clinical decision-making. It features case-based presentations, re-live surgical videos, and expert-led discussions built around realistic patient pathways and current literature.

Join leading international experts for an intensive, highly practical learning experience focused on real-world cartilage care.

We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago.

🔗 https://cartilage.org/focus-meeting-chicago/

05/05/2026

How far can imaging take us in understanding cartilage—and predicting treatment outcomes?

Join us for an ICRS webinar on May 27, at 17 h CEST, featuring two leading experts in the field:

Prof. Janne T.A. Mäkelä will explore how quantitative imaging biomarkers relate to the underlying composition, mechanics, and transport properties of cartilage—using contrast-enhanced CT as a model system.

Prof. Felix Eckstein will present how advanced MRI and AI-driven analysis enable precise measurement of cartilage morphology, revealing structural responses to surgical and pharmacological treatments.

From compositional mapping to AI-powered morphology assessment, this session connects imaging science with real tissue function and clinical impact.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z1rsPnhgTSiLBLtciP3g8g #/registration

30/04/2026

Two weeks left to apply! ICRS Arthrex Traveling Fellowship – Europe Chapter

The application deadline is approaching fast: 15 May 2026, 12:00 noon CEST.

This is the second Europe Regional Traveling Fellowship of ICRS, designed to support early-career orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, and clinical scientists with focused exposure to articular cartilage injury, repair, and regeneration.

Full details and eligibility criteria are available on the ICRS website.

https://cartilage.org/grants-fellowships-scholarships/

29/04/2026

8th ICRS Summit Porto – Call for Abstracts Extended until May 5

Are you an early career scientist / clinician with compelling new research, emerging data, or critical findings related to cartilage regeneration and joint preservation? Present your work as a poster at the 8th ICRS Summit Porto on October 8-10, 2026!

The best posters will be showcased onsite, and the very best will face off in a final session to compete for an award.

This call for abstracts is open to early career scientists / clinicians under the age of 40 only.

Abstract submission deadline has been extended: Final Deadline May 5, 2026

25/04/2026

The 9th ICRS Surgical Skills Course in Warsaw has come to a close.

A highly focused, hands-on experience in joint preservation techniques, delivered by leading ICRS faculty experts and embraced by an engaged international group.

We look forward to seeing you at upcoming ICRS events.

➡️ https://cartilage.org/events/

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Wetzikon
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Öffnungszeiten

Montag	09:00 - 17:00
Dienstag	09:00 - 17:00
Mittwoch	09:00 - 17:00
Donnerstag	09:00 - 17:00
Freitag	09:00 - 17:00

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