ISAKOS PODCAST

Inside 2026 Volume III 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 III launches November 1. Stay tuned!

Live from the 2025 ISAKOS Congress in Munich, Germany: Revision Rotator Cuff Repair Listen as an international panel of experts explores revision rotator cuff repair, including surgical decision-making, repair with and without augmentation, tendon transfers, and alternatives to re-repair. Featuring: P. Randelli, E. Calvo, P. L. Hernandez, & M. Mulcahey

Moderator Dr. Sergio Rocha Piedade is joined by Drs. Philippe Neyret, David Parker, Nicola Maffulli, and Akshat Pandey to discuss medial and lateral ligament injuries, complex multiligament knee injuries, and considerations for clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play.

This episode of the ISAKOS Sports Medicine Podcast explores injuries in recreational and professional golfers. Moderator Jóni Nunes is joined by Denny T. T. Lie, Steven Weber, Elisabet Hagert, and J.W. Thomas Byrd to discuss the golf kinetic chain, common hip, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and nerve injuries, and considerations for treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and return to golf.

Join Jon Karlsson, MD, PhD, Prof. (Sweden), as he interviews Bruce Reider, MD (United States) 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 and experts Jon Patricios, Seth Sherman, and Stephen Weber as they discuss the unique challenges of caring for athletes in American football. From concussion recognition and management to catastrophic knee injuries, shoulder trauma, sideline emergency care, and return-to-play decision-making, the panel shares practical insights on preparation, communication, shared d...

What happens when surgeons from five continents come together to learn, travel, collaborate, and experience orthopaedic practice across some of Europe’s leading centers? In this episode of the ISAKOS Podcast, members of the 2025 ISAKOS Global Traveling Fellowship reflect on a journey that went far beyond surgical techniques. From exchanging ideas with world-renowned surgeons and experiencing diffe...

Join David Parker and Sachin Tapasvi, with hosts Nikolaos Paschos and Claudia Arias, as they reflect on the success of the 2026 ISAKOS Regional Summit in Mumbai. Hear how the Summit brought together international and regional faculty, delivered education tailored to local needs, engaged the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons, and fostered collaboration through interactive discussions, case-ba...

Join moderator Sérgio Rocha Piedade and experts Giovanni Di Giacomo, Ferran Abat, and Philippe Landreau as they discuss the diagnosis and management of shoulder injuries in judokas. Through real-world cases, they explore AC joint dislocations, clavicle fractures, treatment decision-making, and return-to-play considerations in combat sports.

Live from the 2025 ISAKOS Congress in Munich, Germany: Extra Articular Impingement Syndrome Listen as an international panel of experts explores extra-articular hip impingement syndromes, including iliopsoas, subspine, ischiofemoral, and deep gluteal syndromes, with insights into diagnosis, imaging, and current treatment approaches. Featuring: A. Stubbs, S. Ahmad, O. Ayeni, & M. Safran

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!