ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy

ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy ESSKA is the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy

ESSKA has three specialised sections:

-European Knee Associates (EKA): www.europeankneeassociates.org

-Ankle and Foot Association (AFAS): www.esska-afas.org

-European Shoulder Associates (ESA): www.esa.esska.org

-European Sports Medicine Associates ( ESMA): www.esma.esska.org

ESSKA has 7 Scientific Commitees:

-Arthroscopy
-Basic Science
-Cartilage
-Elbow and Wrist
-Hip Arthroscopy
-Osteotomy
-Under 45 (U45)

And 3 Administrative Committees:

-Education
-Membership
-Nominating

⚠️FREE WEBINAR ALERT! ⚠️ERAS Principles in TKA/UKA – Current Concepts and Future Directions📅 17 December 2025, 18:00 CET...
15/12/2025

⚠️FREE WEBINAR ALERT! ⚠️

ERAS Principles in TKA/UKA – Current Concepts and Future Directions
📅 17 December 2025, 18:00 CET

Register for free here 👉https://loom.ly/QOfY7Mc

Programme
Webinar Introduction - Alan Ivkovic (Croatia)
Introduction to ERAS Principles in Knee Arthroplasty - Michael Clarius (Germany)
Preoperative Optimization in TKA/UKA - Anze Mihelic (Slovenia)
Intraoperative Strategies and Pain Management - Pawel Skowronek (Poland)
Postoperative Rehabilitation and Discharge Planning - Gokhan Meric (Turkey)
Discussion & Conclusion

✨ Women in ESSKA Scholarships ✨This year, 10 scholarships (each valued at €2,000) will be awarded to outstanding female ...
11/12/2025

✨ Women in ESSKA Scholarships ✨

This year, 10 scholarships (each valued at €2,000) will be awarded to outstanding female professionals under 45 to support their participation in the ESSKA 2026 Congress. The scholarship covers:
• ESSKA 2026 membership
• Congress registration
• Travel and accommodation support

👉 Apply here: https://loom.ly/hVlvOBE

Who can apply?
Female professionals under 45 who are motivated to be actively involved in the Women in ESSKA initiative and affiliated with an ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre (self-application is also possible with a reference letter).

Key Dates:
• Deadline: 10 January 2026
• Recipients announced: 2 February 2026

This programme is not just a scholarship — it’s an investment in future leaders who will shape the field with excellence, innovation and collaboration.

From our Foot & Ankle (AFAS) Section:Joao Vide and AFAS chair ,Pietro Spennacchio explore achilles tendon rupture manage...
08/12/2025

From our Foot & Ankle (AFAS) Section:
Joao Vide and AFAS chair ,Pietro Spennacchio explore achilles tendon rupture management and how the section is aiming to improve patient care.

Read the full article here 👉 https://loom.ly/EEZQTfU

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05/12/2025

ESSKA-ESMA-IAS Travelling Fellowship 2025
We take a look back at the recent ESSKA ESMA travelling fellowship to India, 21 September to 4 October 2025.

"The 2025 ESSKA-ESMA-ISA Travelling Fellowship was an incredible journey across India, beginning on the 21st of September in Pune and concluding on the 4th of October in Chennai. Guided by the remarkable "Godfather" Thomas Patt, the “Father” of ESSKA’s “Prevention for All” program, we spent two unforgettable weeks visiting some of the most prestigious orthopedic centers in the country, engaging in a continuous exchange of ideas that will stay with us for years to come...."

Read the full article here 👉 https://loom.ly/6nlMIWs

03/12/2025

ESSKA Congress Scientific Chair - Thomas Tischer gives us an update on what to expect from , from innovative new ideas, to core competencies across domains.

Join us for the ESSKA Congress in Prague, 20th-22nd May 2026
👉 https://loom.ly/na09y3s

02/12/2025

Since the launch of the Meniscus Module within ESSKA’s European Certification Programme, surgeons from across the world have travelled to key European Cities to take part in one of the most highly regarded learning and assessment experiences in knee surgery. Combining rigorous theoretical learning with hands-on evaluation, the module continues to attract motivated clinicians seeking to benchmark their skills, learn tips and tricks from leading experts, and contribute to a growing community of orthopaedic excellence...

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/MHgaHCI

📍 Rome, 21–22 November 2025We are pleased to share a few moments from the recent combined meeting of the ESSKA–EKA Conse...
27/11/2025

📍 Rome, 21–22 November 2025
We are pleased to share a few moments from the recent combined meeting of the ESSKA–EKA Consensus Project on Indications in Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA).
Our Steering and Rating Groups met in a hybrid format to review and discuss the statements that have already completed two rounds of rating. With this productive meeting, we are one step closer to presenting the final results at the ESSKA Congress in Prague this May.

A warm thank-you to all participants, chairpersons, and our hosts for making this meeting such a success.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Calling all Residents!Did you know that Registration fees for are only €269 for Resident ESSKA Members if you registe...
26/11/2025

Calling all Residents!

Did you know that Registration fees for are only €269 for Resident ESSKA Members if you register before March 2026!

👉 REGISTER HERE : https://loom.ly/na09y3s

Secure your place and be part of one of the most prestigious events in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and knee surgery!

26/11/2025

Dr. Reha Tandogan – "How has robotics changed the way we perform knee arthroplasty?"
🤖 Robotic surgery, redefined.

👉 Register for ESSKA 2026: https://loom.ly/na09y3s

Dr. Reha Tandogan, an expert in joint-preserving and robotic knee surgery, will take the stage at ESSKA Congress 2026 to share how robotics is transforming knee arthroplasty – from precision alignment to surgical outcomes.
With over 160 scientific publications and leadership roles across EFORT, ESSKA, and RMOS, Dr. Tandogan will share a breadth of knowledge and experience during this Highlight Lecture at the ESSKA Congress.

⚠️FREE WEBINAR ALERT! ⚠️ Knee Osteotomies Demystified: From Frontal Plane to Slope Adjustments in Ligamentous Instabilit...
25/11/2025

⚠️FREE WEBINAR ALERT! ⚠️

Knee Osteotomies Demystified:
From Frontal Plane to Slope Adjustments in Ligamentous Instability – Tips, Tricks & Clinical Insights
📅 Thursday, 11 December 2025 | 18:00 CET

Register for free here 👉 https://loom.ly/EJ-ED2U

Join us for this insightful ESSKA webinar moderated by Mr Raghbir Khakha (UK).
Our expert faculty will share practical tips, discuss indications and techniques, and explore clinical considerations in complex knee osteotomy procedures.

Faculty:
Dr Silvio Villascusa (Spain)
Prof. M. Ollivier (France)
Prof. M. Herbort (Germany)

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and refine your surgical approach.

We have another expert-led video from the ESSKA Academy! Watch Current Technologies in Shoulder Arthroplasty by Olivier ...
24/11/2025

We have another expert-led video from the ESSKA Academy!
Watch Current Technologies in Shoulder Arthroplasty by Olivier Verborgt and stay ahead with the latest advancements in orthopaedics.
No membership? No problem—this video is open to all for a short time only.
👉 Watch now: https://loom.ly/y06Dk2U

24/11/2025

A Women in ESSKA Scholarship allowed for Natalie Mengis to attend our ESSKA Congress, in Milan 2024, free of charge. She tells us a little bit more about how this scholarship and the initiative on a whole has affected her.

Applications are now open for the Women in ESSKA Scholarships for our 2026 Congress, 20th-22nd May.

Apply here 👉 https://loom.ly/hVlvOBE

Thanks to our Sponsors Zimmer Biomet and Smith+Nephew for their support with this initiative!

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ESSKA has four specialised sections: -European Knee Associates (EKA): www.europeankneeassociates.org -Ankle and Foot Associates (AFAS): www.esska-afas.org -European Shoulder Associates (ESA): www.esa.esska.org -European Sports Medicine Associates (ESMA): www.esma.esska.org ESSKA has eight Scientific Commitees: -Arthroscopy -Basic Science -Cartilage -Elbow and Wrist -Hip Arthroscopy -Osteotomy -Patellofemoral Instability -Under 45 (U45) And three Administrative Committees: -Education -Membership -Nominating