Wrist Arthroscopy – Master Course
Master course with the support of IWAS and APWA
Wrist arthroscopic surgery techniques have evolved considerably over the past 10 years. Some of these techniques have become quite complex to perform.
We have decided to create a “master” course for educated surgeon in the field of wrist arthroscopy, experts who attend IRCAD courses regularly and participants who have already attended an advanced course.
The first objective will be to perform specific techniques on a targeted topic, bearing in mind that there will be regular updates every year. The second objective will be to prepare and educate the future experts of our IRCAD-IWC courses.
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.
Course date & option
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full

Practical training on anatomical specimens
- 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
- Book by Christophe Mathoulin "Wrist arthroscopy techniques"
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants
Course date & options
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full










Course director
M. Levadoux (FR)
Course objectives
To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in arthroscopic surgery
To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
To highlight technicalities of surgical interventions through the broadcasting of videos
To allow discussion between the experts and the surgeon trainees
To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in arthroscopic surgery through practice on anatomical specimens under experts’ tutorials
To describe postoperative clinical results and practical applications of evidence-based clinical medicine.
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
CME credits & accreditations
Resolution of conflicts of interest (COI)
The IRCAD training center has industrial and research partners (Karl Storz, Covidien/Medtronic, and Intuitive Surgical) and Course Faculty members and Healthcare professionals declare these industrial partners are never committed to the elaboration and running organization of the programs or in the choice of experts. There is neither publicity nor promotion in the form of pull-up stands or flyers during the course.
Course Faculty members and Healthcare professionals declare that they are fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relations with the medical device Industry.
The content of the courses is aimed to promote education among its learners, and Course Faculty planners declare that this LEE is fair, balanced and free of commercial bias.
Emphasis is placed on current knowledge, best practices and quality improvement. Course Faculty planners are fully committed to ensuring that innovative learning methods are applied and that decisions are made free of the control of commercial interest. Course topics and learning objectives are determined by planning committee members who have no conflict of interest to report and guarantee the impartiality of the course program, and, where appropriate, include subject areas which reflect current practice. Activities are linked to analyses of learner gaps and other needs. Learning objectives are clearly stated at the beginning. Evaluation mechanisms include questions which serve to enquire whether learners perceived commercial bias in the materials received from Faculty teaching experts. A summary of evaluation forms or feedback report is gathered at the conclusion of each accredited program.
A comprehensive needs assessment has always been conducted. Faculty planners and Course Directors have used multiple means of needs assessment to determine the perceived, misperceived and unperceived needs of their learners (e.g., surveys, expert opinions, evaluation results/reports from other educational activities, informal discussions and interviews, focus groups, consensus conferences, epidemiological data, new advances in clinical treatments, thematic analysis of peer-reviewed journals).
As a general guiding principle, IRCAD Continuing Education (CE) programs are free of commercial influence, based on best scientific evidence and focused on improving the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior of learners.
IRCAD as a CE provider ensures that teachers deliver current, objective, and scientifically rigorous content.
Scientific program planning committee members oversee the needs assessment, program development, compliance with disclosure rules, and the oversight of the activity in general.
IRCAD CE providers commit themselves to resist any influence or interference that could undermine their professional integrity.
Of note, apart from the instruments shown in the sessions, at IRCAD and for invited speakers, there is no motivation to promote any specific brand related to any medical device company and participants can use any other brands of their choice.
Educational sponsorship and funding
IRCAD has received financial support in the form of an unrestricted financial support. IRCAD course funding occurs via an unrestricted support from IRCAD sponsors (medical device companies). Funding is provided free of any attempt to influence the program, individual sessions, subjects for discussion, content and choice of faculty members.
Commercial names of medical devices/software/equipment may appear because they are linked to specific medical procedures, which are the focus of this training course. Other products in the market can be used to perform the aforementioned medical procedures. The IRCAD as an educational provider does not endorse any particular product.
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)
from Switzerland
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.
from Greece
Nice operating setup. Great preparation of program. Good quality instruments.
from Saudi Arabia
Perfect course organization. Questions are competently answered by real experts.
from Switzerland
The experience and availability of my advisor - He was very didactic. The infrastructure of the place and its organization
from Brazil
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!
from Sweden
Everything was great! I recommend the course!
from Norway
Thank you very much for all this course. The organization was very good, and the facility was excellent.
from South Korea
Great cadaver lab, I really feel more comfortable going home doing TFCC refix arthroscopically.
from Denmark
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