Basic Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy Course
Lectures, Practical Workshops, Cadaveric Session & Live Surgery
A one-week course at a university hospital in Istanbul covering basic knee and shoulder arthroscopic techniques through lectures, practical workshops, a cadaveric workshop and live surgery demonstrations.
Duration 1 week · Lectures, workshops & live surgery

Learn the core techniques of knee and shoulder arthroscopy
Basic knee and shoulder arthroscopic techniques, taught through theory, workshops and live surgery.
The course combines lectures with practical workshops, a cadaveric workshop session and live surgery demonstrations, so that each technique is explained, practised and then seen in the operating theatre.
Topics include arthroscopy indications, portal placement, meniscectomy and meniscal repair, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic knot tying versus knotless anchors, subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair.
Programme at a Glance
- One-week intensive course
- Practical workshops and cadaveric session
- Live surgery demonstrations
- Assessment and official university certificate
What You Will Learn
During the course you will learn:
- Indications for knee and shoulder arthroscopy.
- Correct portal placement in the knee and shoulder.
- Arthroscopic debridement, microfracture, partial meniscectomy and meniscal repair techniques.
- Principles of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
- Arthroscopic knot tying versus knotless anchors.
- Subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair.
Topics Covered
Knee and shoulder arthroscopic techniques:
- Arthroscopy indications
- Portal placement
- Arthroscopic debridement
- Microfracture
- Partial meniscectomy
- Meniscal repair techniques
- ACL reconstruction
- Removal of loose bodies
- Open dissection of medial & lateral knee structures
- Shoulder arthroscopic surgery
- Arthroscopic knot tying vs knotless anchors
- Subacromial decompression
- Rotator cuff repair
- Cadaveric workshop
- Live link surgery
One Week, Knee & Shoulder
Lectures and workshops build the technique; the cadaveric session and live surgery put it into context.
Knee Arthroscopy
Core knee techniques from debridement to ACL reconstruction.
- Arthroscopic debridement and microfracture
- Partial meniscectomy and meniscal repair
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Cadaveric workshop: loose bodies, meniscus, ACL
- Open dissection of medial and lateral knee structures
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Portal placement, decompression and cuff repair.
- Shoulder arthroscopy indications and portals
- Arthroscopic knot tying vs knotless anchors
- Subacromial decompression
- Rotator cuff repair
- Live surgery demonstrations
Training scope: Practical workshops and the cadaveric session are carried out under faculty supervision; live surgery is demonstrated in the operating theatre and via live link. Participation in clinical activities and in the operating theatre is determined by the supervising team in line with hospital rules and patient consent.
Lectures, workshops, cadaveric session & live surgery
Places are limited. Apply early to secure your preferred dates.
University Training & Certification
Orthopaedics Team
The course is delivered by the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of a university hospital in Istanbul.
- Accredited university
- Experienced arthroscopic surgeons
- Live surgery in a university hospital
Official University Certificate
On completion of the programme, participants receive an official certificate issued by the university, stating the programme title and training period.
- Issued by the university, not by a private agency
- Awarded on completion of the full programme
- Includes an assessment of your training
Programme & Registration
Lectures, practical and cadaveric workshops, live surgery, assessment and an official certificate issued by the university.
Basic Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy Course
Basic knee & shoulder arthroscopy
- One week at a university hospital
- Lectures & practical workshops
- Cadaveric workshop session
- Live surgery demonstrations
- Assessment & official university certificate
The fee covers the training programme only. Travel, accommodation and transfers are arranged by the participant.
Your place is confirmed once your documents are approved and payment is received.
Application Form
Send your details and our team will contact you with available dates and the programme fee.
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