Basic Arthroscopic Motor Skills Development Course by TUSYAD Hosted by the Faculty of Medicine

The Basic Arthroscopic Motor Skills Development Course, hosted by the Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine and organized by TUSYAD (Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery), began on Friday, 13 February 2026. The first day of the course, designed for orthopedics and traumatology physicians who wish to specialize in sports injuries and knee surgery, is being held with strong participation.

The program began with opening speeches and an introduction to the course, and continues with theoretical presentations on the indications for knee arthroscopy, operating room setup and surgical instruments, and the arthroscopic anatomy of the knee.

Later in the day, participants take part in hands-on training in small groups on the following topics:
- Motor skills instrument exercises
- Basic knot techniques
- Arthroscopy practice on bovine knees

In the afternoon sessions, key topics for clinical practice are addressed, such as approaches to meniscal lesions, arthroscopic treatment of cartilage defects, synovial pathologies and complications in knee arthroscopy.Conducted under the guidance of experienced instructors, the course aims to develop participants' fundamental motor skills in arthroscopic surgery.

The second day of the course will begin with a presentation on arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, followed by case discussions on meniscus, cartilage and anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The training program will conclude with hands-on station sessions continuing throughout the day.