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 CANCUN CONGRESS RECAP
 WELCOME RECEPTION
The ISAKOS Congress Welcome Reception was a festive occasion, welcoming all Congress participants and their guests to Cancun – starting with a traditional Mexican Mariachi band! The reception also showcased a local Mayan Craftsmen Pavilion, a cooperative society–purchases provided direct benefits to Mayan communities and helps them keep their traditions alive.
PRE-COURSES
Three morning and three afternoon pre-courses offered Congress attendees the option to start their Congress experience on Saturday, May 11. Topics ranged from Knee sports and preservation to arthroplasty, shoulder surgery, and treatment of elite athletes – two of the courses were presented exclusively in Spanish.
EXHIBITS
ISAKOS thanks the ISAKOS Congress Exhibitors for their continued support of our mission of education and improved patient care!
LUNCH TIME SESSIONS
Lunchtime Lectures and Workshops were also sponsored by various companies and provided up-to-the-minute information on various techniques with lectures and hands- on workshops.
PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION PRESENTATION
Dr. Marc Safran of the United States, ISAKOS President 2017–2019, passed the Presidential Medallion to Dr. Willem van der Merwe of South Africa, ISAKOS President 2019 – 2021.
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