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San Sebastián will host the 12th edition of the Joint Congress of the Spanish Association of Arthroscopy and the Spanish Knee Society from May 7 to 9. This event has established itself as the most important in the field of arthroscopic surgery and knee pathology in the country. The meeting will take place at the iconic Kursaal Congress Palace and will be chaired by orthopedic surgeon Ricardo Cuéllar from Polyclinic Gipuzkoa.
One of the most notable activities of the congress will be the panel discussion titled “Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in Women: The New Epidemic.” This panel aims to emphasize the growing number of ACL injuries experienced by female athletes. María Eraunzetamurgil, a player for IDK Euskotren who underwent ACL surgery at the age of 18, will participate in the discussion. Interested individuals will have the opportunity to attend this panel on May 8, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, with the option to register in advance.
Cuéllar has expressed concern about the increase in ACL injuries among women, warning that this is one of the most severe injuries an athlete can face. He also highlighted the importance of an adequate recovery period, suggesting that early return to sports can significantly increase the risk of re-injury. According to Cuéllar, a minimum of nine months is recommended for effective recovery.
The congress will also address the greater vulnerability of women to these injuries, noting that they are four to six times more likely to experience an ACL tear compared to men competing in the same sport and level. Manuel Leyes, a prominent orthopedic surgeon from Madrid who will participate in the panel, advocates for a preventive and personalized approach to surgery, emphasizing the importance of selecting the appropriate graft based on the patient’s profile.
Additionally, orthopedic surgeon Ángel Masferrer from the Dexeus University Hospital in Barcelona will highlight the increase in ACL injuries among children and adolescents, promoting early surgery through techniques that minimize damage to bone growth.
This congress is expected to have a significant academic impact and will also help reinforce San Sebastián’s image as an attractive destination for conferences and sports events. Ricardo Cuéllar emphasizes the collaboration with the city’s Tourism Department and the Kursaal as key factors in bringing this important gathering back to the city. The panel discussion will be free to access and open to the community, available in real-time both in the auditorium and via streaming.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish