AAOS advanced techniques in knee — meniscus, ligaments, osteotomy, and cartilage
The advanced knee surgery techniques course from AAOS brings world-class faculty to the state-of-the-art OLC lab in Rosemont, IL for 2.5 days of lectures and over 10 hours of hands-on cadaver lab practice. The curriculum addresses cutting-edge meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, osteotomies around the knee, patellar instability, MPFL reconstruction, cartilage biorestoration, and ligament revision — making this one of the most comprehensive knee surgery training programs available.
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10+lab hours
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2.5days
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2022year
Inside this resource
Meniscus and ACL techniques
The meniscus module covers cutting-edge repair techniques alongside arthroscopic chondroplasty, microfracture, and meniscal allograft transplantation. ACL reconstruction receives dedicated attention with a focus on getting it right the first time — addressing fixation, graft selection, and the technical pearls that prevent the revision scenarios you dread. The lab gives you over 10 hours to practice these procedures on cadaver specimens.
Osteotomy and cartilage biorestoration
Innovative technique pearls for optimizing osteotomies around the knee are paired with sessions on cartilage biorestoration ranging from practical applications to advanced ACI harvest and osteochondral allografting. You will practice tibial osteotomy, femoral osteotomy, and both fixed and mobile-bearing UKA techniques in the lab alongside these lecture sessions.
Patellar instability and ligament revision
New frontiers in patellar instability and MPFL reconstruction round out the curriculum, along with the latest strategies for improving outcomes in ligament revision and multiligament injuries. The lab covers MPFL reconstruction, trochleoplasty, tibial tubercle osteotomy, and patellofemoral arthroplasty — giving you hands-on experience with the full spectrum of patellofemoral procedures.
Who this serves
- Sports medicine surgeons — advanced knee technique refinement from world-class faculty in a hands-on setting
- Knee reconstruction specialists — exposure to the latest cartilage and osteotomy innovations
- Orthopedic surgery fellows — cadaver lab experience with procedures they will perform independently
The chart
| Format | Lectures + cadaver lab |
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| Duration | 2.5 days, 10+ lab hours |
| Location | OLC Lab, Rosemont, IL |
| Publisher | AAOS |
| Department | Orthopedics |
| Delivery | Instant download after checkout · lifetime re-access |
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Michael S. –
Outstanding course for anyone doing knee surgery. The lab exercises progress logically from basic to advanced techniques, and the lecture content provides the evidence base behind each procedure. Highly recommended.
Jeffrey L. –
The 10+ hours of cadaver lab time alone makes this worth the price. Practicing meniscal repair, ACL reconstruction, and osteotomy techniques on real specimens under expert guidance was invaluable.
Carlos M. –
This course elevated my knee surgery practice significantly. The osteotomy optimization techniques and the MPFL reconstruction lab were exactly what I needed. The faculty-to-participant ratio in the lab was excellent.
Nina F. –
Excellent course covering the full spectrum of advanced knee surgery. The cartilage biorestoration sessions were particularly cutting-edge. I would have liked more time on the patellar instability module but what was covered was thorough.
Laura P. –
Strong combination of lectures and hands-on practice. The ACL reconstruction module focusing on getting it right the first time resonated with my practice goals. Well-organized by AAOS.