
ISHA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
Pre-Conference German-Language Programme
On Wednesday 7 October 2026 there will be a pre-conference German-Language Programme aimed at addressing the specific interests of the German-speaking community.
The pre-conference German-Language 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.
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
13:00 - 14:00 Block A – Imaging & Decision Basis (Lectures 10+2)
13:00 - 13:05 Opening
13:05 - 13:17 Update on standard imaging diagnostics – Gap between desire and reality – does this have consequences?
13:17 - 13:29 Minimal imaging standard (AP/Dunn/False Profile) + most frequent errors
13:29 - 13:41 MRI/MRA: Labrum/Cartilage/LT – what is truly relevant for decision-making?
13:41 - 13:53 Rotational MRI/CT or 3D & Version: What and when is necessary (torsion/version pathologies, complex combinations)?
13:53 - 14:00 Imaging Q&A/Summary
14:00 - 14:50 Block B – FAI in sports, screening, prevention (Lectures 12+3)
14:00 - 14:15 FAI Update in Sports: Screening, Prevention, Preventive Therapy?
14:15 - 14:30 Screening reality: Which tests are useful (and which are not) – consequences for training?
14:30 - 14:45 Conservative therapy – claims, reality and limitations
14:45 - 14:50 Sports/Prevention Q&A/Summary
14:50 - 15:20 Break
15:20 - 16:50 Block C – Surgical strategies, technology, updates (Lectures 12+3)
15:20 - 15:35 Arthroscopy 2026: Cam/Pincer – “Do’s & Don’ts” (Resection Strategy)
15:35 - 15:50 Labrum: Resection, Repair vs. Reconstruction – Indications & Results
15:50 - 16:05 Cartilage: Is cartilage therapy necessary? Which type?
16:05 - 16:20 Dysplasia Update: Borderline/Instability – Who needs multidimensional axis correction – who needs HASK?
16:20 - 16:35 Acetabular malversion: Indication and options
16:35 - 16:50 Femoral maltorsion: Indications and options
16:50 - 17:10 Break
17:10 - 18:00 Block D – Case discussion (5 cases of ~9 min each (6 min case + 2 min discussion + 1 min take-home) + live voting
Case discussion: Combination pathologies dysplasia, FAI, maltorsion – strategies of expert panellists
ISHA 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
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