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1 8 TH BIENNIAL Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended: September 1, 2010

Congress Content Five Meeting Days with 275+ Scientific Papers Symposia, Panel Discussions and Debates Instructional Course Lectures Surgical Demonstrations Hands-On Workshops Knot-Tying Workshops

2 Congress Content Five Meeting Days with 275+ Scientific Papers Symposia, Panel Discussions and Debates Instructional Course Lectures Surgical Demonstrations Hands-On Workshops Knot-Tying Workshops Electronic Poster Presentations Congress Awards Technical Exhibits CME Certification CME Hours The 8 TH Biennial ISAKOS Congress will be planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship. Who Should Attend the ISAKOS 2011 CONGRESS? Any health care practitioner, who specializes in arthroscopy, knee surgery or orthopaedic sports medicine, including: Orthopaedic Surgeons Orthopaedic Physician Assistants Physical Therapists Orthopaedic Residents Orthopaedic Fellows Social Program Includes: WELCOME RECEPTION This festive affair is one of the highlights of the congress. Congress attendees and their guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d oeuvres while reuniting with colleagues and friends. SPOUSE PROGRAM The spouse program includes a daily morning coffee and pastry social followed by a brief program highlighting a variety of interests. This is a great opportunity to meet with new and old friends to enhance your experience in Rio de Janeiro. DAY TOURS ISAKOS will work with the local tourism bureau to provide congress attendees with the opportunity to register for day tours in Rio de Janeiro and in the surrounding cities. about ISAKOS 2011 CONGRESS SHARING WORLD PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT & 2011 PROGRAM CHAIR On behalf of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, we cordially invite you to submit an abstract for the 8 TH Biennial ISAKOS Congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The ISAKOS Congress continues to be considered the premier international meeting providing a diverse and unique opportunity for attendees to share, discuss and learn the latest advancements in arthroscopy, knee surgery and sports medicine. The abstracts submitted will be considered for podium presentations and/or electronic posters. In addition, exceptional abstracts are considered for several ISAKOS Awards for outstanding clinical or laboratory research. Awards include honoraria and free registration and are recognized in an Awards Ceremony at the Congress. The five day ISAKOS Congress will include a variety of educational opportunities such as surgical demonstrations, paper presentations, debates, lectures, symposia and instructional course lectures. Lunchtime hands-on workshops, electronic posters and technical exhibits will also be offered at the Congress. The ISAKOS Congress provides a variety of new prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical technique information, allowing attendees to expand their knowledge and enhance their surgical skills. The lively city of Rio de Janeiro is an ideal backdrop for a variety of social activities. Social activities include the Welcome Reception for all Congress attendees and their guests, a daily spouse program and a special tour program for ISAKOS attendees. We warmly welcome you to submit your abstracts online at the ISAKOS website and join us for another successful and educational ISAKOS Congress. Freddie Fu, MD ISAKOS President, Andreas Imhoff, MD 2011 ISAKOS Program Chair

3 8 TH BIENNIAL Abstract Submission Deadline Extended: September 1, 2010 Online Abstract Submission Instructions ISAKOS is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 2011 Congress. To submit an abstract, visit the 2011 ISAKOS Congress website (/meetings/2011congress). Authors need to have the following information readily available when submitting an abstract: 1. Complete contact information for the Presenting and the Corresponding authors including the institution of research. (It will help to have the ISAKOS ID number readily available for as many authors as possible. If needed, you may contact the ISAKOS Office to obtain an author s ISAKOS ID number.) 2. Provide the abstract title in proper case for publishing. 3. Submit the abstract text as plain text into a text box located in the online application. Please note, graphics and tables are not accepted. 4. Complete the Financial Disclosure Statement, American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) statement, and Copyright License Agreement on behalf of all authors. 5. Author warranty: authors are must read and abide by the guidelines below in order to be considered for presentation. General Guidelines 1. The same First Author may submit a maximum of three abstracts for consideration at the 2011 ISAKOS Congress. Authors do not have to be ISAKOS members to submit an abstract. 2. Persons submitting an abstract (Corresponding Author) to ISAKOS do so with the understanding that they and all the authors listed on the abstract will abide by the conditions, deadlines, policies and decisions of the ISAKOS Board of Directors and Program Committee. 3. Abstracts are only accepted for consideration via the online abstract application form. Abstracts submitted to the ISAKOS office in any other fashion will not be considered for presentation at the ISAKOS Congress. 4. The deadline for submission is September 1, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time. Abstracts will not be accepted after that date. 5. If the abstract is accepted for podium presentation, all presenters must speak in English, and be prepared to answer questions from the audience in English. 6. Please indicate the preference of presentation method for the submitted abstract: paper/podium, poster or electronic poster (e-poster) presentation. The ISAKOS Program Committee will make final decisions on the mode of presentation however; efforts will be made to comply with the stated preference. 7. All presenters, co-authors, faculty members, etc. who will attend the Congress are expected to register for the meeting and pay all registration and travel costs. No exceptions are made. If attendance is dependent on outside funding, please secure financial assistance before submitting an abstract. 8. Persons submitting an abstract to ISAKOS must complete a Financial Disclosure Statement and an American Food and Drug Administration statement. Although ISAKOS is an international society, it receives continuing medical education accreditation and is planned and implemented with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). ISAKOS does not view the existence of disclosed interest or investments as necessarily implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation. These disclosures will not be seen or taken into consideration when the abstract is considered for presentation. 9. Persons submitting an abstract to ISAKOS must complete a Copyright License Agreement so the chosen abstracts can be published in the journal Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery; the ISAKOS final program; the ISAKOS Congress proceedings; and on the ISAKOS and Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery websites Congress Awards JOHN JOYCE AWARD Sponsored by Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division A cash prize will be awarded for the best arthroscopy paper presented during the scientific program at the 2011 Congress. All arthroscopy papers presented will automatically be considered for this award. The winners will be announced in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the awards ceremony and an honorarium will be awarded. Second and third place prizes will also be granted. RICHARD B. CASPARI AWARD Sponsored by DePuy Mitek The Richard B. Caspari Award was established in 2003 to reward the best upper extremity paper presented during the scientific program of the Congress. A panel comprised of members of the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee will select two prize-winning papers in The winners will be announced and an honorarium will be awarded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the awards ceremony. SCIENTIFIC AWARD The Scientific Award was established in 2007 for the best scientific paper read during the scientific program of the Congress. A panel comprised of members of the ISAKOS Scientific Committee will select the prize-winning paper read at the 2011 Congress. The winners will be announced and an honorarium will be awarded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the awards ceremony. ACHILLES ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE RESEARCH AWARD Sponsored by DJO, Inc. An honorarium will be awarded to a researcher who has performed the most outstanding clinical or laboratory research in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine. To apply for this award please complete the online application and upload your complete manuscript at /awards. Applications accepted September 2009 October 1, ALBERT TRILLAT YOUNG INVESTIGATOR S AWARD Sponsored by Stryker An honorarium will be awarded to a young investigator who has done outstanding clinical or laboratory research contributing to the understanding, care or prevention of injuries to the knee. All applicants must be under 40 years of age at the time of the 2011 Congress. To apply for this award please complete the online application and upload your complete manuscript at /awards. Applications accepted September 2009 October 1, PATELLOFEMORAL RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD Sponsored by The Patellofemoral Foundation, Inc. The Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award was established in 2003 to encourage outstanding research leading to improved understanding, prevention and treatment of patellofemoral pain or instability. To apply for this award please complete the online application and upload your complete manuscript at /awards. Applications accepted September 2009 October 1, Abstract Submission Deadline: September 1, 2010 Submit Online at

welcome to RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Benvindos! With open arms, Brazil welcomes you to Rio de Janeiro, A Cidade Maravilhosa or The Marvelous City for the 2011 ISAKOS Congress!

medical congress. Rio is a city of contrasts: the colonial architecture provides a reminder of the past as striking modern buildings provide a glimpse into the future.

Guests to the city enjoy Rio s natural settings including the famous beautiful beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana as well as the world-renowned Sugar Loaf.

4 welcome to RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Benvindos! With open arms, Brazil welcomes you to Rio de Janeiro, A Cidade Maravilhosa or The Marvelous City for the 2011 ISAKOS Congress! Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city in Brazil and one of the most beautiful cities in the world, offers exciting attractions coupled with outstanding services and facilities for an international medical congress. Rio is a city of contrasts: the colonial architecture provides a reminder of the past as striking modern buildings provide a glimpse into the future. Visitors seeking a sophisticated modern city, a resort destination, or an adventure into the flourishing rainforest can find it all in Rio. Guests to the city enjoy Rio s natural settings including the famous beautiful beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana as well as the world-renowned Sugar Loaf. Rio is also home to the Maracanã Stadium, one of the most famous temples of the soccer practice worldwide, as well as the Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor), recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. As a travel destination, Rio is an excellent choice providing more than 8000 five-star hotel rooms, 180 inbound flights each day on 22 international airlines, easy transportation and a temperate climate year round. After attending the 8 TH Biennial ISAKOS Congress I invite you to enjoy more of the beautiful country of Brazil. It is easy to plan a trip to see many outstanding locations such as the Amazon, Pantanal, and Iguaçu Falls. I look forward to seeing you May for the 8 TH Biennial ISAKOS Congress. Let s make it an unforgettable Congress!!! Moisés Cohen Local Host, 2011 ISAKOS Congress ISAKOS Vice President join us 8 TH BIENNIAL

ISAKOS mission statement ISAKOS advances the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.

5 ISAKOS mission statement ISAKOS advances the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. ISAKOS is 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 works with Regional and local societies that share similar goals, providing a larger arena where these national societies and continental organizations can combine their strengths in an international forum. ISAKOS Workshop Series & Current Concept Meetings ISAKOS hosts regional and national workshops in collaboration with society partners in education. ISAKOS sponsored courses, current concept meetings & approved courses provide local educational opportunities for surgeons throughout the world. ISAKOS Fellowships The Patellofemoral Traveling Fellowship, sponsored by the Patellofemoral Foundation, Inc., was established to promote better understanding and communication regarding patellofemoral pain. The Upper Extremity fellowship was developed to promote better understanding and communication regarding injuries or conditions involving the structures of the Upper Extremity. This opportunity will be available on a competitive basis to an orthopaedic surgeon between the ages of 35 and 45 years, interested in the study and advancement of understanding of injuries to the Upper Extremity. Preference will be given to those who have established an academic record of accomplishment. To apply for these fellowships please complete the online application /awards. Applications accepted September 2009 October 1, ISAKOS Membership ISAKOS grants immediate Associate Membership to all current members of AANA, AOSSM, APOSSM, ESSKA and SLARD. Applicants who are not members of any of the aforementioned partner societies are also encouraged to apply. Annual dues include a subscription to the official ISAKOS journal Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. ISAKOS is on the rise With more than 2,500 members from 85 countries, experiencing a 27 percent membership growth since Benefits of ISAKOS Membership Include Automatic subscription to the official ISAKOS journal, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery Discounted ISAKOS Congress registration rates Opportunities to participate in ISAKOS-Approved courses and teaching centers and ISAKOS-Sponsored meetings Important networking opportunities with world leaders in orthopaedics Complimentary publications from ISAKOS consensus meetings and committee projects Biannual newsletter Members Only section of the ISAKOS website, FOR A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please visit the ISAKOS website at to complete your application online. isakos@ isakos.com

Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

6 join us 8 TH BIENNIAL Call for Abstracts Abstract Submission Deadline Extended: September 1, 2010 International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Telephone: +1 (925) Fax: +1 (925) Deadline Extended: September 1, 2010

Abstract Criteria. The following agreement will need to be accepted in order for the abstract to be submitted.

Abstract Criteria. The following agreement will need to be accepted in order for the abstract to be submitted. Abstract Criteria The abstract text, including the words objectives, methods, results, conclusion is limited to 3,000 characters not including spaces. There is a limit of 10 authors per abstract. One image