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lll Cadaver Lab Knee Surgery
Apr, 16 - 20262 min. read

III Cadaver Lab Knee Surgery – Hands-On

Hydrumedical presents the III Cadaver Lab Knee Surgery – an immersive hands-on training experience focused on advanced and complex techniques in meniscal repair and ligament reconstruction.

This full-day cadaver lab is designed for orthopedic surgeons seeking to refine advanced surgical skills through hands-on practice. The program combines focused theoretical sessions with intensive cadaver lab training, covering complex approaches to meniscal repair and ligament reconstruction, including ACL and PCL techniques, in a highly interactive learning environment.

📅 Date: Saturday, 30 May 2026

🕖 Time: 7:30 – 18:00 (GMT)

📍 Location: ICVS – School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Program Highlights

The program is structured to combine focused theoretical sessions with extensive hands-on cadaver lab training, providing a comprehensive approach to advanced knee surgery techniques.

Morning – Meniscus & Ligament Reconstruction
  • Meniscus anatomy, healing zones, and indications for repair
  • Complex meniscal lesions
  • Meniscal suturing vs partial meniscectomy vs root repair
  • Ramp lesion repair (posteromedial portal, hook technique)
  • Clinical approach, evaluation, and decision-making
  • Case discussion
  • Cadaver Lab Session
  • Hands-on training in a cadaver lab environment, allowing participants to practice advanced techniques under expert supervision

Afternoon – Advanced Ligament Techniques (ACL, PCL)
  • ACL and PCL tunnel positioning
  • Advanced ACL techniques (All-Inside ACL, quadriceps graft)
  • PCL reconstruction and transeptal portal
  • Posteromedial and posterolateral portal techniques
  • Cadaver Lab Session
  • Second practical session focused on applying advanced ligament reconstruction techniques

Faculty

  • Prof. Dr. Ricardo Bastos 🇵🇹
  • Dr. Artur Antunes 🇵🇹
  • Dr. Tiago Frada 🇵🇹
  • Dr. Luís Miguel 🇵🇹
  • Dr. Hélder Nogueira 🇵🇹
  • Dr. José Leonardo 🇧🇷

Cadaver Lab Format

Participants will rotate through small-group cadaver lab stations under the direct guidance of expert faculty, ensuring an interactive and highly practical learning experience.

This event is by invitation only.

Invited participants will receive further details and confirmation directly from the organizing team.

Take a look at the highlights from previous editions and discover what to expect from this advanced training experience.

III Cadaver Lab Knee Surgery

I Cadaver Lab Knee Surgery

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