Program
The ISAKOS Congress provides a variety of new preventative, therapeutic and surgical technique information, allowing attendees to expand their knowledge and enhance their surgical skills. The five-day meeting will include a variety of educational opportunities such as surgical demonstrations, paper presentations, debates, lectures, symposia and instructional course lectures. Lunchtime sessions, e-posters, technical exhibits and social activities will also be offered to Congress attendees.
2015 ISAKOS Congress Final Program
Congress Venue
The 2015 ISAKOS Congress will be held at the Lyon Convention Centre at the Cité Internationale. The Cité Internationale is harmoniously integrated between the Rhône River and a 105 hectares park designed but the Italian architect Renzo Piano. The Cité Internationale also houses three hotels, a cinema complex, an art museum and many shops and restaurants.
Lyon Convention Centre at the Cité Internationale
50 Quai Charles de Gaulle
69463 Lyon cedex 06
FRANCE
www.ccc-lyon.com
Interactive Agenda
The Interactive Agenda allows online users to view and engage with
the LIVE Congress schedule.
View the complete schedule of events for the 5 Congress meeting
days, Instructional Course Lectures, the 3 Pre-Courses and the Sports
Rehabilitation Concurrent Course.
Program-at-a-Glance
Faculty
The ISAKOS Biennial Congress is the premier international meeting--bringing
together distinguished faculty from around the globe. Leading professionals
will present the latest topics and techniques through surgical
demonstrations, paper presentations, debates, lectures, symposia,
instructional course lectures and more.
Congress Faculty
Sports Rehab Concurrent Course Faculty
Knee Pre-Course Faculty
Shoulder Pre-Course Faculty
Congress Content
Five Meeting Days with:
- 275+ Scientific Papers
- Lectures, Debates and Symposia
- Instructional Courses
- Surgical Demonstrations
- Hands-On Workshops
- ePoster Presentations
- Congress Awards
- Technical Exhibits
- CME Certification
CME Certification
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons (AAOS) and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS).
The AAOS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Who should attend the 2015 ISAKOS Congress?
Any health care practitioner specializing in arthroscopy, knee surgery or orthopaedic sports medicine, including:
- Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Orthopaedic Physician Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Orthopaedic Residents
- Orthopaedic Fellows
Social Program
Welcome Reception & Opening Celebration
This festive affair is one of the highlights of the Congress. Congress attendees and their guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while reuniting with colleagues and friends.
- Opening Celebration - 17: 45, General Session (L'Amphithéâtre)
- Welcome Reception - 18:00-20:00, Exhibits Hall (Forums 4, 5, 6)
Spouse and Guest Program
Treat your travel companions to a daily morning coffee and pastry social followed by a brief program highlighting a variety of interests. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with old friends while enhancing their experience in Lyon.
Day–Tours
ISAKOS will work with the local tourism bureau to provide the opportunity to register for day-tours in Lyon and the surrounding areas to congress attendees and their travel companions. Please visit the Hotels & Tours page to book a tour.
The ISAKOS 2015 Congress Program Committee Members:
Anastasios Georgoulis, Prof., GREECE, Chair
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David Parker, FRACS, AUSTRALIA
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Julian Feller, FRACS, AUSTRALIA, Deputy Chair
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Luigi Pederzini, MD, ITALY
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Kivanc Atesok , MD, MSc, CANADA
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Andre Pedrinelli, , MD, BRAZIL
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Gregory Bain, MBBS, FRACS, PhD, AUSTRALIA
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Elvire Servien, MD, PhD, FRANCE
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Joao Espregueira-Mendes, MD, PhD, PORTUGAL
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Kevin Shea, MD, USA
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Alberto Gobbi, MD, ITALY
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Robert Smigielski, MD, POLAND
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Eiji Itoi, MD, PhD, JAPAN
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Willem Van Der Merwe, MBChB, FCS, SA Ortho, SOUTH AFRICA
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Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, USA
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C. Niek Van Dijk, PhD, NETHERLANDS
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Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD, MS, FRCS(Orth), UNITED KINGDOM
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Stefano Zaffagnini, MD, ITALY
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Takeshi Muneta, MD, PhD, JAPAN
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Ricardo Cury, MD, BRAZIL
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Ignacio Muñoz Criado, MD, SPAIN
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Mark Ferguson, MD, SOUTH AFRICA
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Norimasa Nakamura, MD, PhD, JAPAN
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Mark Miller, MD, USA
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Mitsuo Ochi, MD, PhD, JAPAN
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Marc Safran, MD, USA, Past Chair
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