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Does it still make sense to compare isolated Bankart repair to any other stabilization procedure in patients with any amount of glenoid bone loss and involved in contact sports?🧐

Let us know your thoughts and experience in comments below ⬇️ 🤓

In martial artists, better results associated with Latarjet compared to Bankart even without substantial bone loss. Great for counseling this population, maybe a change in practice? Read the full article here https://ow.ly/g16I50XFv2I

Arthroscopic posterior labral repair has great 10-year outcomes with a high return to sport and low rate of recurrence. A well-done study and excellent contribution to the data for this procedure. Read the full article at https://ow.ly/JGQV50XGkMH

Double-Row Bony Bankart Bridge for Large Bony Bankart Lesions: Technical Considerations



https://ow.ly/Rglv50XtSKO

This systematic review by Borgida et al reports that proximal ulna stress injuries in athletes can be managed either nonoperatively or operatively, with both showing satisfactory rates of return to play

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Great Shoulder Instability Module! Learn more about ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy certification modules and become part of this amazing team 💪😎

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🌟 Find out how ESSKA can support you at different stages of your career!

ESSKA supports orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine professionals at every stage of their career — from residency through to retirement. Whether you are just starting out, advancing your expertise, or sharing your knowledge with the next generation, ESSKA offers a wide range of resources and opportunities tailored to your professional journey.
For your convenience, we’ve organised this content according to the ESSKA Education Journey.

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Accelerated return to play (mean: 6.1 weeks) following ORIF of adolescent clavicle fractures was found to be safe in a new study from .

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23259671251374299

What’s your opinion on PSI for RTSA?
Do you use it in your day to day practice?

Do we really need patient-specific instrumentation for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty? This new KSSTA study makes a compelling argument.



Read here: https://doi.org/10.1002/ksa.12781

Celebrating Collective Impact
Over the past two years, ESSKA has achieved incredible milestones — from our highest-ever Impact Factor for KSSTA (5.0) to the launch of our Rising Stars initiative.

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We have great news—registration for ESSKA Congress 2026 is officially OPEN!

From 20–22 May 2026, the ESSKA community will gather in the historic city of Prague, Czech Republic, for an unforgettable congress filled with cutting-edge research, expert discussions, and global networking.

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Secure your place and be part of one of the most prestigious events in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and knee surgery!

🎯 Here we go! Shoulder Instability – Surgical Skills Assessment Module 💪

The ESSKA European Certification Programme continues with the Shoulder Instability module, part of the structured pathway designed to recognize surgical excellence across Europe.

This module focuses on surgical skills assessment and is led by an outstanding international faculty:
🇬🇷 Dr. Manos Brilakis (Module Chair)
🇮🇹 As. Prof. Maristella Saccomanno (Module Co-Chair)
🇵🇹 Dr. Ana Catarina Ângelo
🇹🇷 Prof. Kerem Bilsel
🇧🇪 Dr. Antoon van Raebroeckx

💡 The ESSKA Certification Programme is based on the ESSKA Specialist Core Curriculum and provides a modular pathway combining structured learning, hands-on experience, and assessment of competence.
Successful completion of each module leads to an ESSKA Certificate of Excellence in that domain.

👏 Together, we aim to foster an enriching and respectful environment for learning, collaboration, and surgical growth.

🔗 Learn more about the ESSKA Certification Programme and future modules at www.esska.org

Manos Brilakis
Maristella Saccomanno
Ana Catarina Angelo
bilsel
van Raebroeckx

ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy
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Berte Bøe