Topic outline

• Program overview

  Program overview

  This Smith+Nephew advanced two day knee course discusses the latest rationale behind state of the art knee ligament reconstruction. 

  Featuring, short lectures, clinical case presentations and live cadaveric demonstrations, participants will be given the opportunity to perform anatomic ACL, PCL, MCL and PLC reconstructions in the Smith+Nephew Academy, London, advanced bio skills wet lab.

  Additionally, participants will practice complex meniscal root repair techniques. There will also be the opportunity to use fluoroscopy to document placement of ACL reconstruction tunnels.

  
  
• Development goals & objectives

  Development goals & objectives

  • Describe the clinical relevant anatomy of the menisci, ACL, PCL, medial side, posterolateral corner of the knee
    
    
  • Perform current evidence-based anatomic knee ligament reconstructions and complex meniscal repair
    
    
  • Analyse techniques that can help achieve optimal (anatomic) tunnel placement

  
  
• Participant profile

  Participant profile

  • Consultant orthopaedic surgeons at consultant level or higher with 5+ years experience and performing at least 50 ACL procedures per year
    
    
  • Strong interest and experience in knee ligament reconstruction and complex meniscus repair, with a desire to further their knowledge in this area
    
    
  • Participants should have an excellent understanding of knee anatomy and should have the surgical skills necessary to perform complex knee ligament reconstructions and meniscal repair
    
    
  • Must perform PCL procedures in their practice
    
    
  • This course will be conducted in English, therefore a good command of the language is essential