Journal of ISAKOS

02/01/2026

01/27/2026

Does knee hyperextension change how you perform an ACLR? 🛠️🦴

An international survey of ISAKOS members reveals that surgeons frequently modify their surgical approach for patients with ligamentous hyperlaxity or hyperextension.

Key Trends:

📉 Graft choice: Shift toward stiffer or thicker grafts.

🛠️ Technique: Increased use of lateral extra-articular procedures.

⚖️ Stability: Adjustments to graft tensioning and tunnel placement.

A must-read for surgeons managing high-risk instability. 🔗 Full results at the link in bio!

01/22/2026

New 10-year data in ! 📉📊

Personalized metal implants for knee osteochondral lesions show satisfactory survivorship and clinical outcomes up to a decade post-op. A reliable option for long-term focal resurfacing. 🦴🦾

01/20/2026

How do you treat complex cartilage damage in a young, high-demand athlete? 🏟️💪

This new case report in dives into the surgical management of multiple chondral/osteochondral lesions in a juvenile knee. Balancing aggressive repair with pediatric biology is key to a successful return to sport.

Read the full case breakdown at the link in our bio! 🔗

01/16/2026

JISAKOS Excellence in Authorship Program - Applications Open
🏆 Ten premier awards available!

This global Excellence in Authorship initiative is designed to empower researchers in low- to middle-income countries, strengthening their voice and advancing diversity, inclusion, and global perspectives within the Journal of ISAKOS. Through targeted training and mentorship, participants will gain the skills to craft high-quality manuscripts, confidently navigate the peer-review process, and successfully publish their research.

🔗 Learn More & Apply at isakos.com/JISAKOS/GlobalAuthorship

01/15/2026

When a young patient presents with sudden, intense pain and swelling in the big toe, Acute Calcific Periarthritis should be on your radar. 🦴✨

Our latest case report breaks down the diagnosis and management of this self-limiting but highly painful condition in the first MTP joint.

01/13/2026

Size isn't everything—proportion is. 📏🦴

Our latest study of 239 patients found that Bony Bankart lesions >20% are not just common, they show significant gender-based differences.

Check out the full radiological breakdown in ! 📲

01/08/2026

Better function. Less pain. Better life. ✨🩹

The research confirms: Iliotibial Band Release significantly improves outcomes for patients with isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis.

After 2 years of follow-up, the data shows that this procedure is a highly effective option for restoring quality of life.

01/06/2026

Quantifying "Success" in MPFL Reconstruction. 🎯

Our latest JUPITER study investigates exactly how much patient improvement is required to align with surgeon satisfaction after isolated MPFL surgery.

A must-read for anyone treating patellar instability. Full paper available via the link in our bio!

01/01/2026

🚨 Journal of ISAKOS Excellence in Authorship Program - Applications Open! 🚨

This global initiative for Excellence in Authorship aims to build capacity with researchers in low- to middle-income countries to promote diversity, inclusion, and global perspectives for papers submitted and published with the journal.

The program will provide training and learning opportunities for researchers in terms of writing high-level manuscripts, navigating the peer-review process, and ultimately, publishing their work.

🔗 Learn More & Apply Today: isakos.com/JISAKOS/GlobalAuthorship

01/01/2026

Shaping the future of hip surgery 🔧🦴

Our latest study shows that custom 3D-printed models significantly improve cam resection quality in arthroscopic treatment of femoral acetabular impingement syndrome.
Precision you can see—and measure.

12/30/2025

Bridging research across cultures 🌏✨

The Thai version of the Marx Activity Rating Scale is now adapted and validated for patients with ACL injuries—bringing reliable, patient-centered assessment to a new population.