Advanced Arthroscopic Knee
Taught by internationally recognised experts, this two-day course focuses on the practical procedures involved in operating on sports injuries of the knee.
You will have a unique opportunity to practice arthroscopic techniques using unembalmed cadavers, learning a wide range of different surgical procedures.
This course would be very relevant for trainees and consultants with a particular interest in sports surgery but would also be applicable to all orthopaedic trainees and consultants.
This course is supported by:
- £585.00
- 2 days
- 12.00 CPD Points
Suitability
This course is suitable for: ST6-8 and consultants and SAS grades at an equivalent level.
Learning Outcomes
After attending this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the stages within a range of arthroscopic and other soft tissue knee procedures
- Perform arthroscopic ligament reconstruction and meniscus procedures
- Demonstrate refined skills in correcting patella instability
- Demonstrate your understanding of the correct procedures for treatment of articular cartilage defects
- Discuss technical difficulties and complications during knee surgery
Format
You will also build up knowledge via short presentations from expert faculty, plus group discussions.
Additional Information
Course content
You will cover a variety of topics during this course, including:
- Ligament reconstruction
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) surgery
- Posterolateral corner (PLC) surgery
- Meniscus surgery
- Patella instability
- Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) and Trochleoplasty
- Articular cartilage defects
- Other soft tissue surgery
- Revision of your existing knee surgery knowledge
Take a look at a sample Advanced Arthroscopic Knee programme.
10% discount on this course for RCS members
Members, Fellows and Associates benefit from a 10% discount on this course when held at our Education Centre in London.
Your discount will be applied automatically when booking.
Find out more about joining today.
Booking Options
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please register your interest and we will email you when the next dates are announced.
Further information and queries
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Phone us
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