ISAKOS PODCAST

Deputy eNewsletter Editor Claudia Arias interviews authors Lika Dzidzishvili and Jorge Chahla about their Current Perspective article: Meniscus Root Injuries: More Questions than Answers? The authors discuss the evolving understanding of meniscus root injuries, including the differences between medial and lateral root tears, the role of meniscal extrusion and lower limb alignment, and the key ques...

ISAKOS eNewsletter Editor Iftach Hetsroni interviews the 2026 Vol. I Quick Quiz winner and ISAKOS member Dr. Oyoo Were from Kenya about his ISAKOS journey, the impact of the ISAKOS Traveling Fellowship, and how ISAKOS has supported his professional growth.

Inside 2026 Volume II of the ISAKOS eNewsletter Get a preview of what’s ahead! ISAKOS eNewsletter Editor-in-Chief, Iftach Hetsroni, shares highlights from the upcoming issue — including six new Current Perspectives. 2026 Volume II launches July 1. Stay tuned!

Join moderators Jóni Nunes and Vikas Khanduja, alongside experts Marcelo Queiroz, & Vehniah Tjong, as they explore why hip, groin, and hamstring injuries remain a major challenge in football and how underlying hip conditions can influence injury risk and performance.

Join John Bartlett, AM MB BS, FRACS, FAOA (Australia), as he interviews Prof. Ponky Firer (South Africa) in the latest episode of Giants in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine . Discover the story behind his life, career, and contributions to the field.

Join Moderator Mark Hutchinson with experts Joel Boyd, John Theodoropoulos & Robert LaPrade as they discuss common ice hockey injuries, return-to-play strategies, prevention, and caring for elite hockey athletes.

2025 Congress Discussion: Controversies in total knee arthroplasty—do we ever really reach consensus? From imaging protocols to alignment strategies, tourniquet use to robotics, leading surgeons from around the world share real-world approaches—and reveal just how much variation still exists in clinical practice. Key takeaway: there’s no single “right” answer—outcomes are driven by thoughtful deci...

Sérgio Piedade discusses basketball injuries as it pertains to ankle sprain and Achilles tendon ruptures with experts Pieter D´Hooghe and Jon Karlsson.

In Episode 3, join moderator Jóni Nunes, alongside experts Gian Luigi Canata & Bruno Pereira, as they explore running-related leg pain, including tibial stress fractures, clinical decision-making, and real-world cases in athletes. 🎧 Listen now on the ISAKOS Podcast — where global orthopaedic expertise meets innovation. Keep up with this new, monthly #ISAKOS Sports Medicine podcast series, fea...

This session from the ISAKOS Congress 2025 explores the evolving understanding of ACL-MCL injuries. Experts debate the necessity and efficacy of MCL repair alongside ACL reconstruction, presenting evidence from large cohorts and RCTs. The discussion highlights potential risks like arthrofibrosis with surgical repair and advocates for a cautious, non-operative approach for many combined injuries

Hip Arthroscopy and The Innovation Cycle in the United Kingdom: Data, Drivers, and Global Context This article explores the rise and subsequent decline of hip arthroscopy in the UK, describing a shift toward more selective, evidence-based practice. It presents the trend as a maturation of surgical innovation with important implications for training and service delivery.  Article Authors: Ajay Malv...

ISAKOS eNewsletter Vol. 1 (2026) - Editor's Message with Iftach Hestroni.

Hosted by Mark Hutchinson Experts: Andreas Imhoff, Jason Koh, and Augustus Mazzocca ISAKOS experts will discuss shoulder and throwing challenges as Sports Medicine professionals. Join us each month as the Sports Medicine Committee will discuss different topics!

The latest episode of Giants in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine features a true pioneer in the field -- Dr. Peter Myers.

Hosted by Sergio Rocha Piedade. Experts: João Espregueira-Mendes Philippe Neyret David Figueroa ISAKOS experts will discuss ACL Diagnosis and Management Challenges as Sports Medicine professionals. Join us each month as the Sports Medicine Committee will discuss different topics!

Presented live at the 2025 ISAKOS Congress in Munich, Germany by Kyle Borque, MD, UNITED STATES 23 Year Old Sherman 2 Repair vs. Recon

Elizabeth Rose Dennis, MD MS, UNITED STATES and Elizabeth A. Arendt, MD, UNITED STATES Bone health is a lifelong priority—especially for women. The latest ISAKOS Global Link article, “Bone Health and Females: Why Orthopaedic Surgeons Should Care,” highlights the crucial role of orthopaedic professionals in recognizing and addressing bone health challenges across all life stages. From energy defici...

Listen to the ISAKOS eNewsletter Editor, Iftach Hetsroni, MD, Assoc. Prof. ISRAEL, and Claudia Arias, MD, PERU as they provide an overview on the next issue of the eNewsletter .

Presented live at the 2025 ISAKOS Congress in Munich, Germany by Alexander S. Nicholls, MSc, FRACS, AUSTRALIA, Shital N. Parikh, MD, UNITED STATES, and Petri J. Sillanpää, MD, PhD, FINLAND A Good MPFL Reconstruction is Enough

Presented live at the 2025 ISAKOS Congress in Munich, Germany by Elizabeth A. Arendt MD, UNITED STATES. Indications and Controversies for Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy

The latest episode of Giants in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine features a true pioneer in the field -- Dr. Jon Karlsson.

ACL injuries aren’t the same at 15, 35, or 65. This comprehensive new book, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Throughout the Life Span , explores diagnosis, prevention, surgical techniques, and rehabilitation across all ages . This book covers pediatrics adults elite athletes Insights from world-renowned experts Practical, evidence-based guidance for surgeons & clinicians. Perfect for orthop...

Listen to Mark R. Hutchinson and Sérgio Rocha Piedade discuss a singular focused quick reference for team physicians regarding environmental concerns in sports medicine. Includes images of clinical presentation of athletes, medical team response, and environmental risk. Each chapter will follow similar format of risk, recognition and response.

Elizabeth Dennis, MD, UNITED STATES and Truls Straume-Næsheim, MD, NORWAY discuss their experience participating in the ISAKOS Traveling Fellowship.

Listen to the editors from August's Book of the Month, Complex and Revision Problems in Shoulder Instability. ISAKOS members can access books for free as part of their membership!