Course Chairs
Matthew J. Matava, MD
Volker Musahl, MD
Seth L. Sherman, MD
Charles A. Bush-Joseph, MD
The athlete’s knee presents some of the most challenging problems in sports medicine. From complex ligament instability to meniscal deficiency and cartilage injury, successful treatment requires a deep understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and advanced reconstructive techniques.
This immersive two-day course, hosted by AOSSM at Arthrex Headquarters in Naples, Florida, is designed to equip surgeons with cutting-edge strategies for evaluating and managing complex knee injuries in athletes. Through focused didactic sessions and extensive hands-on cadaveric lab experience, participants will gain practical insight into joint preservation, ligament reconstruction, meniscal procedures, and articular cartilage restoration.
Case-based learning and panel discussions will focus on tips and tricks to avoid complications and optimize outcomes. Learners will leave with enhanced confidence and technical skills to navigate the most demanding knee cases - from on-field decisions to surgical management and return to play.
Learning Objectives:
- Learners will understand the normal anatomy and biomechanical principles of the knee as a foundation to address complex injuries in athletes.
- Learners will understand the salient history, relevant physical examination findings, and appropriate imaging studies for the athlete from on-field evaluation to the definitive treatment.
- Learners will perform hands-on cadaveric reconstructive ligamentous, meniscal, and articular cartilage procedures of the knee with hands-on input and assistance from experienced faculty members.
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Schedule at a Glance
Registration/Lunch
Course Chair Welcome & Opening Remarks
Sideline to Scalpel: From Chaos to Control
Double Trouble: Managing Bicruciate Injuries
Break
Collateral Damage: Managing the Extra-Articular Soft Tissues
Joint Ventures: Alignment, Meniscus, and Cartilage
Break
Arthrex TPC “Mini-Camp”
Following the engaging format from Arthrex’s annual Team Physicians Controversies (TPC) meeting, this case-based session on treating high-level (collegiate and professional) athletes will cover complex knee injury scenarios. Through detailed case discussion the faculty will dissect the evaluation and treatment pathways while keeping in mind the level of play, timing of the injury, desires of the athlete, short term recovery as well as long term outcomes when treating the patient… not just the athlete.