Wrist Arthroscopy Course
From 28-Nov
to 29-Nov 2025
IRCAD-IWC
Wrist Arthroscopy Courses
with the support of IWAS and APWA
The basic course is intended for all surgeons interested in hand surgery, and in particular wrist surgery. Attending this course should allow participants to practice wrist arthroscopy skilfully and safely.
The advanced course is intended for participants who have experience in wrist arthroscopy as well as for participants who have already attended the basic course. It will allow attendees to perform more sophisticated techniques with the assistance of international experts.
The master course is intended for experienced surgeons in the field of wrist arthroscopy, experts who attend IRCAD courses regularly and participants who have already attended an advanced course.
Training is both theoretical and practical. The course will be two days long and will include theoretical sessions and surgical techniques performed in the operating room.
During practical sessions, there will be 2 participants per table, supervised by an expert.
Each table is equipped with a high-definition video system connected to a 2.4 mm scope to suit the specialty’s needs and to accommodate the required instrumentation.
Each video system is connected to the table of the course director who performs live demonstrations before participants start the procedures themselves.
Course dates & options
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full
BASIC
Basic option - Practical training on anatomical specimens
Starting at 2640 €
- Theoretical sessions
- Hands-on sessions on anatomical specimens
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
ADVANCED
Advanced option - Practical training on anatomical specimens
Starting at 2640 €
- Theoretical sessions
- Hands-on sessions on anatomical specimens
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
MASTER
Master option - Practical training on anatomical specimens
Starting at 2640 €
- Mandatory requirement: Prior attendance to the basic course and/or to the advanced course
- Theoretical sessions
- Hands-on sessions on anatomical specimens
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants
Course program
- 2-day courses
Basic
Advanced
Master
Course supervisors
C. Mathoulin (FR)
J.R. Haugstvedt (NO)
P. Liverneaux (FR)
General directors
A. Arnaout (FR)
L. Merlini (FR)
Faculty panel
Course objectives
BASIC COURSE
– Be confident with the scope
– Develop confidence in triangulation
– Master the main arthroscopic portals
– Become familiar with wrist arthroscopic anatomy
– Be confident with basic techniques and some arthroscopic ligament repair
ADVANCED COURSE
– Consolidate previously acquired basic techniques
– Be confident with scoping the DRUJ
– Be confident in anchor-based ligament repair
– Be confident with simple ligament reconstruction techniques
– Be confident with CMC arthroscopy
– Be confident with scaphoid nonunion arthroscopic management
– Be familiar with some arthritis-related technique
MASTER COURSE
– Requires extensive experience in arthroscopy (minimum of 200 procedures)
– Further enhance skills by learning advanced techniques from expert instructors
– Aim to become an expert instructor in the field
Target audience
Arthroscopic surgeons
Educational methods
Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants
- Objective assessment of skills and hands-on training on anatomical specimens
Cancellation policy
Live the IRCAD experience to the fullest
The courses are organized in such a way that participants are fully immersed in the heart of the Institute, from start to finish.
One day at IRCADYour course by day, the comfort and luxury in Les Haras Hotel **** by night
A place with a unique design, inspired by history and the universe of horses… Les Haras Hotel**** honors leather and wood to take its guests on a journey through time.
The Haras Brasserie offers a modern and friendly cuisine. The great classics of French cuisine are celebrated there, alongside signature dishes from Alsace or inspirations from the world over.
Testimonials
Good organization, great experts and good timing (lecture/practical, enough time to work on the cadaver)
My instructor is an outstanding, knowledgeable, patient and gifted tutor. The lectures: high-quality and comprehensive. The cadaveric specimens, equipment and technical assistance in the skills lab: much better than anywhere else have been before.
Nice operating setup. Great preparation of program. Good quality instruments.
Perfect course organization. Questions are competently answered by real experts.
The experience and availability of my advisor - He was very didactic. The infrastructure of the place and its organization
The training in the lab. Very nice lab! / Your facilities overall, very clean and everything functioning technically. The food! Both the lunch and the evening reception! Thank you!
Everything was great! I recommend the course!
Thank you very much for all this course. The organization was very good, and the facility was excellent.
Great cadaver lab, I really feel more comfortable going home doing TFCC refix arthroscopically.
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