About ISAKOS
ISAKOS Mission Statement...
An international society of surgeons established to advance the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.
ISAKOS was Formed...
By the merger of the International Arthroscopy Association (IAA) and the International Society if the Knee (ISK) in 1995 at the IAA & ISK Combined Congress in Hong Kong.
ISAKOS works with...
Regional and National societies who share similar goals, providing a larger arena where these national societies and continental organizations can combine their strengths in an international forum.
ISAKOS is on the rise...
With more than 2800 members from 87 countries, experiencing a 37% membership increase in the last four years.
The ISAKOS Congress
The ISAKOS Congress is held every two years...
Congress Locations include Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997), Washington DC, USA (1999), Montreux, Switzerland (2001), Auckland, New Zealand (2003), Hollywood, Fl, USA (2005), Florence, Italy (2007), Osaka, Japan (2009), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2011), Toronto, Canada (2013).
ISAKOS Congresses are...
Truly international gatherings, where leaders of national and regional societies meet to share research and societal information. The ISAKOS Congress is known for its vitality and variety, as well as diverse and high quality presentations.
ISAKOS Congresses include...
Includes Scientific Paper Sessions, Discussions and Debates, Symposia, Live Surgical Demonstrations, Electronic Posters, Technical Exhibits, Instructional Course Lectures, Lunch Time Lectures and Hands on Workshops. Also included is a social program including a Welcome Reception and Spouse Program.
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Membership
ISAKOS membership is available to individuals who demonstrate an interest or ability in the fields of medicine or science and who have demonstrated an interest in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.
ISAKOS grants immediate Associate Membership to current members of our partner societies – AANA, AOSSM, APOSSM, ESSKA and SLARD.
ISAKOS' Annual Dues are $275 and include an annual subscription to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. To join ISAKOS, complete the membership application online. Online membership applications are processed immediately.
Benefits of ISAKOS Membership Include...
- A yearlong subscription to the official ISAKOS journal – Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
- Discounted registration rates for the ISAKOS Biennial Congress
- Opportunity to participate in ISAKOS Approved Courses, ISAKOS Teaching Centers and ISAKOS sponsored workshops
- Important networking opportunities with world leaders in arthroscopy and orthopedics
- Complimentary publications from ISAKOS Current Concept Meetings and Committee Projects
- Subscription to the ISAKOS Biannual Newsletter and online ISAKOS Update
- Access to the Members Only section at www.isakos.com now including the ISAKOS E-Learning
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