The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Information

ISAKOS Mission Statement An international society of surgeons established to advance the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. ISAKOS was Formed By the merger of the International Arthroscopy Association (IAA) and the International Society of the Knee (ISK) in 1995 at the IAA & ISK Combined Congress in Hong Kong. ISAKOS Works With Regional and National societies who share similar goals, providing a larger arena where these national societies and continental organizations can combine their strengths in an international forum. ISAKOS is on the Rise With members from 92+ countries and regions. The ISAKOS Congress The ISAKOS Congress is Held Every Two Years Congress Locations include Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997), Washington DC, USA (1999), Montreux, Switzerland (2001), Auckland, New Zealand (2003), Hollywood, Fl, USA (2005), Florence, Italy (2007), Osaka, Japan (2009), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2011), Toronto, Canada (2013), Lyon, France (2015), Shanghai, China (2017), Cancun, Mexico (2019) and Cape Town, South Africa (2021). ISAKOS Congresses Include Includes Scientific Paper Sessions, Discussions and Debates, Symposia, Live Surgical Demonstrations, Electronic Posters, Technical Exhibits, Instructional Course Lectures, Lunch Time Lectures and Hands on Workshops. Also included is a social program including a Welcome Reception and Spouse Program.