Basic details
Credits
3 ECTS
Type
Micro-credential
Language
English
Dates
5/10/2026 - 28/2/2027
Method
Blended learning
Timetable
13 hours in person. 11 February 2027, from 8.30 am to 12.00 noon, and from 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm. 12 February 2027, from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon, and from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
Location
Body Donation Service and Dissection Rooms of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Universitat de Barcelona (Campus Bellvitge). C/ Feixa Llarga, s/n, - 08907 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
Price
2.100 €
(The price includes administrative fees of the University of Barcelona)
Enrolment open
In partnership with
PRESENTATION
The microcredential in Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery is designed to offer orthopaedic surgeons advanced didactic and practical training in the treatment of complex meniscus disorders. The programme is offered in collaboration with ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy), one of the leading international scientific societies in knee surgery and orthopaedic surgery.
Throughout the course, we will review the basics of arthroscopic portals, which are integrated into the multiportal approach to the knee, and look at the latest updates in highly prevalent clinical procedures, such as a meniscectomy. The programme also addresses how to maximise meniscal healing and incorporates criteria and strategies to promote healing according to the type of injury and its biomechanical and biological context.
One of the main focuses of the programmes is structured training in meniscal suture techniques – all-inside, outside-in and inside-out – which combines theoretical content with practical hands-on sessions in the laboratory. In addition, injuries of special clinical and technical relevance are addressed, such as ramp lesion repair and meniscal root tears, through practice on a cadaveric specimen, which allows skills to be consolidated in highly complex surgical scenarios.
Finally, the course includes the analysis of meniscal allografts and meniscal substitutes as therapeutic options in salvage cases and thus offers a comprehensive overview of the current approach to meniscal pathology.
Objectives
- Provide a complete understanding of the anatomy, pathology, and arthroscopic treatment of the meniscus, from basic to advanced concepts.
- Develop skills in knee arthroscopic techniques, including portal creation, meniscectomy, and meniscal repair strategies.
- Improve participants' ability to perform complex meniscal procedures and explore advanced treatment options, such as ramp lesion repair and root tears and the implantation of allografts or meniscal substitutes.
- Review and apply the principles of arthroscopic portal placement with special emphasis on optimised multiportal access to the knee joint.
- Understand the biological and mechanical factors that influence meniscus healing and learn techniques to maximise repair success.
- Practice and master meniscal suture techniques, including all-inside, outside-in and inside-out methods, through guided practical sessions in the laboratory.
- Acquire practical experience in the repair of complex injuries - such as ramp lesion repair and root tears - and evaluate the indications for the use of allografts or meniscal substitutes in salvage cases.
THREE REASONS THIS IS FOR YOU
- Programme with a professionalising and practical focus, which includes surgical training at the Bellvitge Campus of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona.
- ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy) teaching staff of recognised prestige.
- Prestige and endorsement of the University of Barcelona (UB) in the field of health: top university in the main world rankings.
Academic accreditation
University Microcredential Certificate issued by the University of Barcelona.
A university-specific course designed in accordance with the guidelines of the European Higher Education Area and equivalent to 3 ECTS credits.
Pending approval by the relevant bodies of the University of Barcelona.
PROGRAMME
1. Arthroscopic meniscus surgery
1.1. Theoretical content
- Partial meniscectomy
- Meniscal repair
- Meniscal root repair
- Ramp lesion repair of the meniscus
- Meniscal transplantation with allograft
- Implantation of a synthetic meniscal implant
1.2 In-person workshop
TARGET GROUPS
Graduates in Medicine with a specialisation in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
TEACHING TEAM
Director
Dr. Miquel Dalmau-Pastor
Professor of Human Anatomy at the University of Barcelona.
Mr. Ben Mcilroy
Education Manager at ESSKA.
Teaching staff
Dr. Joan Carles Monllau
Full professor of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery at Pompeu Fabra University.
Dr. Maximiliano Ibañez
ICATKNEE Hospital Universitari Dexeus - ICATME, Barcelona.
Dr. Romain Seil
Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Clinique d'Eich (Luxembourg).
Dr. Brian Devitt
Dublin City University and Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin (Ireland).
Dr. Christophe Hulet
CHU Caen Normandie (France).
Discounts
With the aim of facilitating your access to training, we offer you the possibility to apply discounts at the time of enrollment. Discounts may vary depending on the type of studies or degree you wish to pursue, the number of credits you need to enroll in, the group you belong to, and the community you can prove eligibility for.
Please contact us through the form available on the course webpage, and we will provide you with detailed information about the discounts and payment facilities available to you.
GROUPS ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTS:
- Students or alumni of the IL3-UB Foundation.
- UB Alumni with a Master’s fee.
- Schools, professional associations, and other entities with collaboration agreements.
- Groups eligible for corporate enrollment discounts or collaborating entities.
In addition, we offer specific discounts for other groups. You can find more information at the following link.
Remember to confirm at the time of validating your enrollment if you are eligible for any of our discounts. Discounts are not applied retroactively. To benefit from any discount offered by the Continuing Education Institute of the University of Barcelona, you must duly prove eligibility before the course starts. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to consult with one of our advisors.
Most of our programs (both in-person and online) meet the requirements to be subsidized through the Tripartite Foundation. If you want more information to process the subsidy for your company, consult our advisor at the time of formalizing enrollment.
Conditions:
- No discount will be applied without proper proof.
- Discounts are not cumulative.
- Discounts will not be applied once the course has started.
- No discounts will be applied to courses under 7 ECTS credits.
CONTACT
IL3-UB. Instituto de Formación Continua
Address:
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131
08018. Barcelona
E-mail: admisiones@il3.ub.edu
Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enrollment Process
To begin the enrollment process, you must follow these steps:
1. Identify yourself.
If you already have a user account on our Virtual Campus, you can use your login credentials. If you don’t have one yet, you can register when starting your enrollment process.
2. Fill out the enrollment form.
Provide your personal information so we can process your enrollment.
3. Set up your payment method and make the required payments.
4. Submit the required documentation.
You must complete all these steps before the course starts to successfully finalize your enrollment process.