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Become a Certified International Knee Surgeon

The International Knee Academy is a comprehensive, certified modular curriculum designed for orthopedic and knee surgeons who want to advance their expertise and stay current with the latest developments in knee surgery.

Structured into nine focused modules, the curriculum covers all major aspects of knee pathology, diagnosis, and treatment, including meniscal repair, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, osteotomies, and knee arthroplasty. Each module is led by a distinguished international expert with extensive scientific and clinical experience.

The International Knee Academy aims to reach a global community of knee specialists and provide systematic, structured education on the key topics shaping modern knee surgery. The program offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the field, whether your focus is on sports injuries, cartilage repair, ligament reconstruction, or joint preservation.

Through video lectures, expert discussions, and case-based learning, participants gain valuable insights into clinical decision-making and advanced surgical strategies. Upon completion of all nine modules, surgeons earn the official International Knee Academy Certificate as recognition of their professional achievement and expertise.

Certification:
Each module concludes with a knowledge assessment. After completing all modules and quizzes, please submit the corresponding certificates to info@winglet-education.com. You will receive the “International Knee Surgeon” certificate accordingly.

Participation Cost:
With the ticket purchase of 550 € you will receive access to all modules.

Module Overview:
Module 1: Basic Arthroscopy
Module 2: Meniscus
Module 3: Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Module 4: Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Module 5: Cartilage
Module 6: Patella
Module 7: Osteotomy
Module 8: Arthroplasty
Module 9: Prevention & Rehabilitation

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Experts

Loiy Alkhatib, M.D.
Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital - Dubai, UAE
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Professor
Murat Bozkurt, M.D.
Orthopedic Clinic - Ankara, Turkey
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Alberto Grassi, M.D.
Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute - Bologna, Italy
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Professor
Philipp Niemeyer, M.D., PhD
Orthopedic Surgery Munich (OCM) - Munich, Germany
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Professor
Matthieu Ollivier, M.D.
IML - Marseille, France
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Professor
Wolf Petersen, M.D.
Martin Luther Hospital - Berlin, Germany
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Professor
Tomasz Piontek, M.D.
Rehasport Clinic - Poznan, Poland
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Robert Prill, M.D.
P3 Physiotherapy Practice - Zeuthen, Germany
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Nicolas Pujol, M.D.
Hospital Center - Versailles, France
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Professor
Thore Zantop, M.D.
Sporthopaedicum - Straubing, Germany
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Event Agenda
Welcome & Introduction
2 min
Introduction - Meniscal Injuries P. Niemeyer, T. Zantop
5 min
ESSKA Meniscus Rehabilitation Consensus: Non-surgical Treatment of Meniscal Lesions R. Prill
10 min
Surgical Treatment of Traumatic and Degenerative Meniscal Lesions N. Pujol
10 min
Meniscal Repair Techniques: Overview of Current Techniques P. Niemeyer
10 min
Pitfalls in Meniscal Repair M. Bozkurt
10 min
Case Presentation 1 T. Pointek
10 min
Discoid and Hypermobile Meniscus L. Alkhatib
10 min
Operative Management of Cleavage Tears A. Grassi
10 min
Complex Meniscal Tears: Wrapping and Bone Marrow Blood Injection T. Pointek
10 min
Case Presentation 2 M. Ollivier
10 min
Pars Intermedia: Outside-In Repair T. Zantop
5 min
Pars Intermedia: Inside-Out Repair P. Niemeyer
5 min
Posterior Horn: All-Inside Repair P. Niemeyer
5 min
Surgical Technique of Transtibial Pullout Repair P. Niemeyer
5 min
Ramp Repair Technique P. Niemeyer
5 min
Centralization W. Petersen
5 min
Discussion
35 min
Key Takeaways
3 min
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15 min
I Will Learn To
Understand the epidemiology, classification and clinical relevance of meniscal injuries
Apply the principles of the ESSKA Meniscus Rehabilitation Consensus to the non-surgical management of meniscal lesions
Evaluate surgical treatment options for traumatic and degenerative meniscal lesions based on patient- and lesion-specific factors
Gain an understanding of current meniscal repair techniques and their indications as well as common pitfalls
Recognize the characteristics, diagnostic challenges and treatment options for discoid and hypermobile meniscus
Apply operative techniques for the management of meniscal cleavage tears
Assess the role of wrapping techniques and bone marrow blood injection in the treatment of complex meniscal tears
Demonstrate an understanding of meniscal repair techniques for posterior and intermediate zone lesions, including outside-in and all-inside approaches and recognize ramp lesions to apply appropriate repair techniques
Evaluate the principles and clinical relevance of meniscal centralization techniques
Discuss the challenges, clinical experiences and current surgical concepts in the management of meniscal injuries, including complex tear patterns and repair techniques as well as to receive practical tips and techniques for optimized, patient-specific
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