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ISAKOS

Mission Statement

Advance the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.

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ISAKOS

Strategic Plan

View the current ISAKOS Strategic Plan, outlining key goals and strategies that guide the organization's direction, ensuring alignment of resources and efforts to achieve long-term.

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ISAKOS

How it was formed

By the merger of the International Arthroscopy Association (IAA) and the International Society of the Knee (ISK) in 1995 at the IAA & ISK Combined Congress in Hong Kong.

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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.

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ISAKOS

On the rise

With more than 4,000 members from 100+ countries and regions around the world.

ISAKOS gratefully acknowledges the support for countries with limited resources
provided by: Arthrex

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)
  • Lyon, France (2015)
  • Shanghai, China (2017)
  • Cancun, Mexico (2019)
  • ISAKOS: Global (2021)
  • Boston, MA, USA (2023)
  • Munich, Germany (2025)
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ISAKOS Congresses Offer

Truly international gatherings, where leaders of national and regional societies meet to share knowledge, research and societal information.

The ISAKOS Congress is known for its vitality and variety, as well as diverse and high quality presentations.

Congresses include:

  • Scientific Paper Sessions
  • Discussions and Debates
  • Symposia
  • Live Surgical Demonstrations
  • Electronic Posters
  • Technical Exhibits
  • Instructional Course Lectures
  • Lunch Time Lectures
  • Meet the Experts Sessions and Hands-on Workshops
  • Also included are a Welcome Reception, a Spouse & Guest program, and a variety of social events.

ISAKOS Membership

ISAKOS membership is open to individuals with an interest or expertise in arthroscopy, knee surgery, and orthopaedic sports medicine.

Annual Dues are US$449 and include an annual subscription to Journal of ISAKOS: Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

Ready to join? Simply complete the online membership application - your membership will be processed immediately.

Membership Benefits:

  • International Networking & Global Perspective
  • Discounted Congress & Meeting Registration
  • Global Link: ISAKOS Online Education Portal Access
    4,000+ media items available! Including the ISAKOS Webinar Collection
  • Optional subscriptions to other orthopaedic journals
  • ISAKOS Virtual Courses & Surgical Skills Workshops
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ISAKOS
Archives


An initiative of the ISAKOS Archives Committee Travel through time and learn about the creation and development of ISAKOS. From the merger of ISK and IAA to form ISAKOS, to photo galleries, storytellers, video archives, and more.

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ISAKOS
Giants in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Video Series

Watch in-depth interviews with legends of orthopaedic sports medicine who shaped ISAKOS. Each episode is available as a video on Global Link and as a podcast on major platforms, celebrating their impact on the field and the society.

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ISAKOS
25th Anniversary: The Road to Create
ISAKOS 25 Years Ago

Presented at ISAKOS 2021: Discover how the IAA (1974) and ISK (1976) led to ISAKOS. Learn how arthroscopy expanded, merged with sports medicine, and inspired a global society to adapt to innovations and the evolving needs of orthopaedic surgery.

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Annual Financial Report

The ISAKOS Finance Committee meticulously strategizes ISAKOS's budget for each term, ensuring prudent allocation of our members' funds to elevate and enrich our diverse educational programs optimally. This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to securing a safe and sustainable financial future for the organization. Review the current ISAKOS financial report, membership update and latest Form 990.

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