ISHA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
Pre-Conference Basics in Hip Arthroscopy Programme
On Wednesday 7 October 2026 ISHA will be offering a pre-conference "Basics in Hip Arthroscopy" Programme aimed particularly at early-career professionals.
Comprehensive Programme
The agenda for the Basics in Hip Arthroscopy session will focus on comprehensive coverage of the topics relevant to those in training or early in their surgical career, including history taking, clinical examination and surgical aspects.
Registration
The pre-conference Basics in Hip Arthroscopy Programme is subject to a standalone registration fee, or is available at a discounted rate when combined with registration for the main Annual Scientific Meeting.
Programme Overview
Below is a draft outline programme, with details of what to expect.
The latest faculty and scheduling details can be viewed in the live programme grid.
Session Overview
08:00 - 12:30 Module I: Cadaver Skills Lab
Limited spaces available; subject to separate expression of interest and fee (see registration form)
13:00 - 14:30 Module II: Basics in hip preservation surgery: Diagnostics
13:00 - 13:05 Introduction
13:05 - 13:20 Anatomy
13:20 - 13:50 Clinical examination: 10' presentation + 20' demonstration
13:50 - 14:20 Radiographic evaluation: 10' presentation + 20' interactive session with cases
14:20 - 14:30 Advanced imaging: MRI vs A-MRI vs A-CT
14:30 - 15:00 Break
15:00 - 16:00 Module III: Basics in hip preservation surgery: Introduction to surgical procedures (incl video's)
15:00 - 15:30 Hip arthroscopy
15:00 - 15:07 Surgical technique: anatomical
15:07 - 15:14 Cartilage & labral treatment
15:14 - 15:21 CAM & Pincer management
15:21 - 15:30 Discussion
15:30 - 16:00 Peri-acetabular osteotomy
15:30 - 15:41 Surgical steps
15:41 - 15:52 Indications
15:51 - 16:00 Discussion
16:00 - 16:30 Break
16:30 - 18:00 Module IV: Pro-Con Debates (3 debates with literature review)
16:30 - 17:00 Debate 1: FAI: scope vs. (mini)open
17:00 - 17:30 Debate 2: Cartilage lesions: Leave it or treat it?
17:30 - 18:00 Debate 3: Dysplasia: PAO vs. PAO & scope
ISHA 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
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